U.S., Sept. 9 -- The New Zealand Travel Industry Suppliers Group says the Government's commitment of $47m to support the travel industry is vital to help bring back the travel funds of New Zealanders whose international travel has been canceled due to COVID-19, says the Group's Chair, Robyn Galloway.

Travel industry suppliers, also known as wholesalers, work with travel retailers and individual customers to book international travel experiences such as guided tours, cruises, hosted small group tours, and bespoke holidays in over 150 countries. Most of the companies in the industry are SMEs with a predominately female workforce.

The COVID crisis and border closures have meant the industry has had to operate without revenue for six months...