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

Glimmers of hope for Wellington despite another drop in cruise visits.  Preliminary data released to Newstalk ZB shows a 3% 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% of port calls.  WellingtonNZ General Manager Destination and Marketing Todd Barberel told Ryan Bridge visitor numbers and spend is increasing, though they're 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.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.