The Government would provide a consumer travel reimbursement scheme to help the return of credits to New Zealand consumers via travel agents. Photo: Getty ImagesTravel agents have been thrown a $47.6 million lifeline by the Government with a scheme to help them recoup nearly $700m spent overseas by Kiwi holidaymakers. "We know the travel sector and their customers have taken a massive hit due to the disruption caused by Covid-19. The Government would provide a consumer travel reimbursement scheme to help the return of credits to New Zealand consumers via travel agents. ''That's where the expertise of the sector is crucial to help consumers get back money tied up in stranded bookings.'

Source: Otago Daily Times September 08, 2020 02:03 UTC