A win for tourism as our local hotel industry thrives, with the sector the most optimistic since the pandemic began.

The Tourism Export Council forecasts international visitor levels rebounding to around 2.1 million by the end of May and could approach pre-Covid levels mid 2025.

Hospitality NZ Chief Executive Julie White told Kate Hawkesby 2023 is already shaping up to be a bumper year for the industry.

She says all market segments are strong, with businesses back to travelling, and a range of events bringing in visitors and helping fill occupancies.

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