A long-term research project has secured $8.2m to explore ways that new technology can support local tourism experiences and accessibility.
The market for domestic flights is the least competitive industry in the country, according to a Horizon Research survey of 1,020 Kiwis.
Tourism leaders are feeling less positive about their business performance and wellbeing than they were in October 2023, according to BDO.
The destination’s spa & wellness industry generated $278m in visitor spend in 2023.
Cruise ship passenger volumes to NZ, Australia and the Pacific have passed the pre-pandemic peak, according to a new report.
The new operator certification aims to support research, such as data collection on marine animals by Kaikōura’s numerous tourism vessels.
The bank is the latest to highlight the role the industry is playing in supporting regions suffering from weaker domestic and agri export demand.
The government is investigating the feasibility of reopening the Marsden Point Oil Refinery to help ensure New Zealand has a secure fuel supply.
Nearly 800 new rooms in the past year across Auckland have “further heightened competition” for operators.
Tourism Industry Aotearoa has issued a final call for responses to its workforce survey, which closes on Tuesday.
Pacific Island nations lead the world when it comes to being open to tourism, according to a new study.
A cultural participation survey conducted for Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage has found that 97% of Kiwis participate in at least one or more activities relating to the arts.
The ongoing visitor recovery should give New Zealand hotel owners and investors cause for optimism for 2024, says property agent Jones Lang LaSalle.
Auckland, Rotorua and Queenstown are the top New Zealand destinations for Kiwi holidaymakers over Easter, according to Booking.com.
Tourism New Zealand says it will work to fill some knowledge gaps holding people back from booking a trip here.
A survey of 500 New Zealand seniors has revealed that 60% spend more than $5,000 on travel every year, and 34% have increased their spending had increased compared to five years ago.
Kiwis are planning short road ships and covering destinations including beaches, lakes, towns and vineyards.
ChristchurchNZ has launched a conference legacy project to evaluate the long-term benefits of business events.
The region has scored well above the national average when it comes to visitor recommendation.
Green hydrogen, sustainable aviation fuel and electrochemical batteries are some of the tools New Zealand’s domestic aviation sector could use to transition to low emissions, according to a new study.
Two new industry reports outline the impacts the technology could have on tourism and how businesses can prepare.
NZ should create a sustainable brand narrative and ensure there are credible hero products to meet growing visitor demand.
Air New Zealand facilitated an estimated $14.6bn in visitor expenditure in the year to June 2023, according to a new analysis.
The number of visitors from India is far exceeding that seen in pre-Covid 2019, with the United States the fastest recovering of the major markets.
Christchurch Airport says it will read a new study of Central Otago residents and its findings on the proposed Tarras airport “with caution”.
A survey of Central Otago residents shows strong support for sustainable tourism and focusing on visitor value but little enthusiasm for more tourists and the proposed Tarras airport.
The number of tourism businesses measuring their carbon footprint has grown by 12%, according to Tourism Industry Aotearoa.
Wage growth in Queenstown Lakes’ accommodation and food services sector was up 7.9% in the 12 months to September 2023, according to a market snapshot report of the region.
NZ tourism’s reliance on international aviation is a significant decarbonisation challenge.
More can be done by travel and tourism businesses to reduce water use, according to a WTTC analysis.
Destination Hauraki Coromandel has launched a summer campaign it believes is a world first for the way it is supported by science.
The professional services firm shows that business sentiment in tourism has jumped from a year ago.
International tourism arrivals are approaching pre-pandemic numbers but growth is weakening as economies around the world contract.
Kiwi holiday homeowners who offer their properties to guests feel challenged by government regulations, managing bookings and how to transform their spaces into short-term rentals.
The sector is “a ray of sunshine” in difficult economic times, says the bank.
The government is investing $8.2m in a five-year research programme that aims to create a technology-supported ‘new tourism’ model for New Zealand.
Business confidence in New Zealand’s holiday parks sector is on the rise again, with 72% currently feeling optimistic about the market right now.
The Tourism Data Leadership Group’s four key initiatives to help fill significant insight gaps in the sector.
There’s also support for a cruise ship ban but less so for removing the aerodrome.
Tough economic conditions are not deterring travel, but fewer in the UK and Germany are considering NZ.
The agency’s Asia GM says NZ’s appeal is “very, very high” in key markets across the region.
There are mixed results from Air NZ and Auckland Airport as they grapple with sustainability while travel ramps up.
Around three quarters of Kiwi LGBTQ+ respondents said they exercised caution when choosing destinations.
Its $25k from the govt fund will go towards connecting tourism and goods exporters.
Ecotourism is one of five main opportunities for New Zealand as it attempts to build a greener economy, according to a report from Boston Consulting Group.
ITOs are heading to the association’s annual conference and trade show in Rotorua this week.
NZ businesses want to do the right thing but face barriers to supporting nature.
Support for tourism in Aotearoa New Zealand has increased, according to research from Tourism New Zealand.
Horwath HTL also notes that RevPAR over H1 2023 has surpassed pre-Covid, driven by strong ADR.
A focus on Australia, UK and Europe, North America and domestic North Island markets is high on the wishlist for tourism operators, according to new research by Mackenzie Tourism.
