Glimmers of hope for Wellington - despite another drop in cruise visits. 

Preliminary data released to Newstalk ZB shows a three percent drop in port visits compared to last season.

The North Island fell 41, and the South Island gained 23. 

The capital was the worst hit - losing 24 percent of port calls. 

Wellington NZ General Manager Destination and Marketing Todd Barberel told Ryan Bridge visitor numbers and spend is increasing - though not at pre-COVID levels yet.

He says there's positive momentum and the challenges from cruise lines need to be balanced with their long-term objectives. 

Glimmers of hope for Wellington - despite another drop in cruise visits.&nbsp;
Preliminary data released to Newstalk ZB shows a three percent drop in port visits compared to last season.
The North Island fell 41, and the South Island gained 23.&nbsp;
The capital was the worst hit - losing 24 percent of port calls.&nbsp;
Wellington NZ General Manager Destination and Marketing Todd Barberel told Ryan Bridge visitor numbers and spend is increasing - though not at pre-COVID levels yet.
He says there's positive momentum and the challenges from cruise lines need to be balanced with their long-term objectives.&nbsp;

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Todd Barberel: Wellington NZ General Manager Destination and Marketing on a drop in cruise visits

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