10 Dec 2020

Arizona tourism down even to Grand Canyon

From First Up, 5:36 am on 10 December 2020

Earlier this week we heard how a lack of tourists, caused by the worldwide pandemic is having a damaging effect on the economy of the Cook Islands But how has Covid-19 affected tourism at one of the world's busiest sites, in the world's largest economy The Grand Canyon in the US state of Arizona is one of the 7 Wonders of the Natural World, and is normally visited by millions every year. Is such an iconic site immune to the effects of the pandemic? To help Nathan Rarere find out he spoke with the Deputy director of Arizona Tourism Becky Blaine.