3 Mar 2020

Covid-19 fears impact tourism operators in Rotorua

From Morning Report, 8:21 am on 3 March 2020

The impact of the Covid-19 on tourism in one of this country's best known destinations, Rotorua is starting to bite for some businesses, while others say the worst is yet to come.

All visitors from China are banned from entering the country due to the virus, which originated in Wuhan Province and restrictions are in place for some other people wanting to holiday here.

The spread of the virus to many other parts of the world is having a big impact on travel plans for many tourists.

RNZ reporter, Andrew McRae has been in Rotorua to check on how the tourist industry is coping.