Cruise passenger drop could squeeze NZ tourism revenue this summer

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New Zealand’s tourism industry is bracing for a 20% decrease in cruise visitors this summer, due to rising port costs and visitor levies. Gavin Oliver, managing director of EcoZip Adventures, says that while cruise passengers make up 11% of his business, even a 2-3% revenue drop could heavily impact a sector still recovering from the government’s COVID response. Oliver warns that increasing costs may make New Zealand less attractive for future tourists.

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