| CW breaking news – New Zealand maritime border to open after 31 July

Reopening will allow cruise season to commence in October.

The New Zealand Government has just confirmed that the country’s maritime border will reopen after the end of July, ahead of the upcoming cruise season beginning in October.

The news will provide a welcome boost for tourism operators in communities across the country, while also bringing clarity for the many thousands of Kiwis who love to holiday at sea, according to Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA).

CLIA MD Joel Katz said the move was a huge breakthrough for the many New Zealanders who rely on cruise tourism including travel agents, tour operators, providores, port workers and many other industry suppliers.

“The suspension of international cruising over the past two years has had a huge impact on the New Zealand travel industry, and we now have the opportunity to work on a revival,” he said.

More details in tomorrow’s issue of Cruise Weekly.