READ MORE:* Aoraki/Mt Cook tourism industry decimated by Covid-19* Heritage steam train turns in direction of domestic tourism* Can tourism really avoid past pitfalls? Research released by Tourism New Zealand suggests nearly three-quarters of New Zealanders are planning a backyard holiday in the next 12 months. Research released by Tourism New Zealand suggests nearly three-quarters of New Zealanders are planning a backyard holiday in the next 12 months, and more are endorsing the idea of travel in their own country. Among people surveyed in September, 62 per cent described domestic holiday options as “excellent or good”, which is a 14 per cent increase from May. BROOK SABIN/Stuff Auckland council's tourism arm, ATEED, has released a new ad campaign.

Source: Stuff October 19, 2020 15:56 UTC