New Zealand could spend all of 2022 without an open border, prompting fears for the beleaguered tourism industry. Photo: Tim MillerA prediction that the return of international tourists without isolation could still be a year away would be "absolutely devastating" for the industry, local leaders have said. New Zealand could spend all of 2022 without an open border, prompting fears for the beleaguered tourism industry. Fiordland community board chairwoman Sarah Greaney said waiting until summer 2022 for the border to fully open would be "absolutely devastating" for the industry. Act New Zealand tourism spokesman James McDowall said Mr Nash owed tourism operators an explanation for his comments.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 11, 2021 01:51 UTC