A growing range of international visitor markets means New Zealand's on track to beat pre-Covid tourism numbers. 

Overseas arrivals reached 92% of pre-pandemic numbers in August.

That's up from 87% in July.

Board of Airline Representatives Executive Director Cath O'Brien told Ryan Bridge increased airline capacity from the Americas, Singapore, Hong Kong markets means we're seeing more than just Aussies. 

She hopes this is meaningful for tourism businesses who have waited a long time to see this recovery. 

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A growing range of international visitor markets means New Zealand's on track to beat pre-Covid tourism numbers.&nbsp;
Overseas arrivals reached 92% of pre-pandemic numbers in August.
That's up from 87% in July.
Board of Airline Representatives Executive Director Cath O'Brien told Ryan Bridge increased airline capacity from the Americas, Singapore, Hong Kong markets means we're seeing more than just Aussies.&nbsp;
She hopes this is meaningful for tourism businesses who have waited a long time to see this recovery.&nbsp;
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A fresh and intelligent start to your day - catch the very latest international and domestic news developments, sport, entertainment and business on Early Edition with Ryan Bridge, on Newstalk ZB.

A fresh and intelligent start to your day - catch the very latest international and domestic news developments, sport, entertainment and business on Early Edition with Ryan Bridge, on Newstalk ZB.

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge

Cath O'Brien: Board of Airline Representatives Executive Director on tourism

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