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Brian Fallow: Wishful thinking won't save tourism jobs
COMMENT: Many people -- in NZ and overseas -- will be in no position to pay for a holiday.
COMMENT: Many people -- in NZ and overseas -- will be in no position to pay for a holiday.
Surge in bookings a relief to some of nearly 40,000 hosts who saw listing income disappear
Bar owners and tourism operators described level 2 wait to open as 'kick in the guts'.
Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan could be lining up to join an expanding tourism bubble.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern arrives at Te Puia in Rotorua for meeting with tourism leaders. Video / Kelly Makiha
Australia and NZ thought of it, European countries did it - our best chance of a holiday.
'We now have a pulse' - Queenstown Airport reopens after 45 days
But leader of programme says fresh date could be key part of export reboot
Italy gives date it will reopen to tourists, as Europe's first travel bubble starts up.
WE SAY:Let's provide targeted support that gets money flowing and kick starts the economy.
The tourist sector says the budget delivers a welcome message.
The Budget delivered a $400 million targeted tourism recovery fund - how was it received?
The Government will spend big on its Covid-19 recovery plan.
Mauro Pacella's love for Napier has grown despite being in lockdown on a working holiday.
COVID 19 puts NZ walks in a time warp. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
MPs will hear from affected tourism operators, as well as Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis.
The change in alert levels means hotels can open but they're in bad financial shape.
A Facebook page to tautoko such businesses has been widely shared.
Second chance for "Doughboat" business that launched just before Covid-19 lockdown.
We say: Level 2 offers a giant leap from level 3, but it may be smaller steps for some.
A spokesman for Jacinda Ardern, confirmed that timing was a possibility.
Now another challenge - getting shell-shocked Kiwis out of home and touring the country
Hawke's Bay Tourism delight as PM explains a Napier trip, taken with caution, would be OK.
Owners of Tara Iti and Kauri Cliffs' owner received Government aid.
Deputy PM Winston Peters excited by talk of new direct flights to Tasmania.
Operators are days away from making decisions which could determine industry future
80 per cent of landlords agreed to halve rent, says Quest CEO Stephen Mansfield.
However, Kiwis' complacency could hinder further relaxation of lockdown conditions.
A glimpse of what could be a stronger future.