A new year is upon us, and Kiwis are adjusting to another post-lockdown year with open borders.

After a year dominated by 'revenge travel' to make up for lost time, travellers are getting back into their bucket lists for meticulously planned holidays.

BloggerAtLarge.com writer Megan Singleton says sports-based tourism is expected to enjoy a boost this year- and New Zealand stands to benefit from the demand.

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