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New Zealand Travel Surges Amid Midyear Resets | Auckland News
New Zealanders are roaring back into travel with bookings up 20% year-on-year, fueled by a mid-year reset craving and a surge in “flop and drop” trips to Fiji, the Cook Islands, and Samoa. Bali’s bookings are up 19%, with travelers flocking to quieter spots like Sanur and Ubud, while a premium trend is taking hold—business class to the Cook Islands, Bali, and Thailand, plus premium economy to Fiji, all seeing strong growth. Business class to Australia leads the pack with a 20% jump. Economists confirm a 6% rise in travel spending in June, reversing earlier dips, though industry insiders still…
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