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The Minister of Tourism, Stuart Nash, has announced a 200-million dollar support plan for the Covid-impacted tourism sector at the annual tourism industry conference in Otautahi Christchurch today. 20 million dollars has been ear marked to help Queenstown diversify away from its reliance on international tourism and 15 million dollars will ensure Milford Sound is protected from high density tourism. Stuart Nash says a report on how tourism in Milford Sound can be managed will be released next month.
The CEO of Tourism Industry Aotearoa, Chris Roberts explains what the industry and the Government need to do to ensure the future is sustainable.
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