A regional visitor levy is back on the cards to cover the costs of tourism on small communities as borders fully re-open on Sunday.

The proposal was a common theme in new destination management plans written by regional tourism organisations following the Covid-19 lockdowns.

Many say they need more financial support to manage the effects of tourism.

Regional Tourism New Zealand chair David Perks joined Kate Hawkesby.

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A regional visitor levy is back on the cards to cover the costs of tourism on small communities as borders fully re-open on Sunday.
The proposal was a common theme in new destination management plans written by regional tourism organisations following the Covid-19 lockdowns.
Many say they need more financial support to manage the effects of tourism.
Regional Tourism New Zealand chair David Perks joined Kate Hawkesby.
LISTEN ABOVE

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