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Drop in domestic travellers cause of closure of Queenstown eateries

16:50 pm on 5 April 2024

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A drop in domestic travellers combined with increasing overheads are believed to be behind a number of Queenstown eateries closing their doors in recent months.

The resort town is still recovering post COVID-19.

While international visitor numbers have increased - domestic travellers haven't been so quick to visit.

Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Glyn Lewers speaks to Susana Lei'ataua.