Record snow levels at Queenstown ski areas and strong bookings from the Australian and domestic ski markets combined with the some of the cheapest ever air access to Queenstown has the local tourism industry cautiously optimistic about the short and medium term future.
Business confidence and investment in the resort has resulted in a range of developments opening for the winter ’09 season that significantly increase the tourism offering for domestic and international visitors.
The new Mountaineer building, housing iconic fashion brands such as Andrea Walker and Quiksilver, is scheduled to open its doors next month, as is the $18m Church Street development which will house a new 320 bed up-market backpackers.