Boost for visitor centres

Wellington: The country’s iSITE visitor centres will receive a funding boost as borders reopen and they gear up for more international tourist and business traveller arrivals.

Tourism Minister Stuart Nash announced the $5.125 million package yesterday which would also support tourism trade show Trenz and Regional Tourism New Zealand — the umbrella body for 31 regional tourism organisations.

Close to $3 million would go towards upgrading some iSITEs, enhancing online services, and improving engagement with local history, culture and heritage attractions.

It is funded from the $35 international visitor conservation and tourism levy most international passengers pay. — RNZ