Tourism Minister Stuart Nash says he will ban hiring vans that are not self-contained to tourists, as he urges a focus on attracting high-spending visitors. The incoming minister told a tourism summit yesterday the industry should sell itself as a destination for the wealthy when borders re-open. Nash told RNZ Morning Report today there was built-up demand from wealthy travellers, while backpackers and freedom campers would not be the target market. "Gone are the days as far as I'm concerned where you hire a cheap van that is not self-contained," Nash said. The minister told Morning Report he was looking at regulations to stop international tourists from being able to hire vans that don't include toilets.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 17, 2020 21:11 UTC