While New Zealand's tourism sector is struggling pending arrivals from abroad, Vietnam's has rebounded, according to travel data and industry members. This is thanks to how much domestic tourism has filled the gap, reflecting in part how badly the coronavirus hit the two economies. "Many people who couldn't afford five-star services before are taking advantage of the programs to experience the services," he said, referring to central and provincial government efforts to boost mass domestic tourism. Photo: Getty ImagesWEEKEND ROAD TRIPSIn New Zealand, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is asking people to "experience your own backyard". On Friday, Ardern is launching the country's ski season in the tourist destination of Queenstown, hoping that will give another boost to domestic travel.

Source: Otago Daily Times June 25, 2020 22:52 UTC