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Domestic travel spending sentiment continues weak trudge – survey 11th July 2023 /

Domestic travel spending sentiment continues weak trudge – survey

Domestic travel spending sentiment remains weak for the third consecutive month as Kiwis re-evaluate their priorities.


Tourism New Zealand to end domestic marketing… 16th May 2023 /

Tourism New Zealand to end domestic marketing…

After three years of campaigning at home, it will focus only on promoting the country overseas from 1 July.


…despite its desire to continue home campaigns 16th May 2023 /

…despite its desire to continue home campaigns

Tourism New Zealand wanted to continue domestic marketing work as part of its portfolio approach to key visitor markets.


Domestic travel sentiment weakens as cost of living takes toll – survey 8th May 2023 /

Domestic travel sentiment weakens as cost of living takes toll – survey

The rising cost of living is turning sentiment against domestic travel expenditure, according to Tony Alexander’s latest spending plans survey.


Queenstown among top winter destinations globally for Kiwis – Google 20th April 2023 /

Queenstown among top winter destinations globally for Kiwis – Google

Queenstown is one of the top winter travel destinations in the world for Kiwis, according to a Google Flight Search study.


Affordability key challenge to Kiwis’ domestic holiday desire – report 9th March 2023 /

Affordability key challenge to Kiwis’ domestic holiday desire – report

Being unable to afford a New Zealand holiday is the main reason cited by Kiwis who are not planning to take one this year, according to Tourism New Zealand’s latest domestic research.


More Kiwis plan NZ holidays despite affordability worries – TNZ 28th November 2022 /

More Kiwis plan NZ holidays despite affordability worries – TNZ

Other financial priorities and affordability are the top reasons preventing Kiwis from planning a holiday.


Domestic demand dips but short breaks appeal still strong – TNZ 27th September 2022 /

Domestic demand dips but short breaks appeal still strong – TNZ

Despite borders being open, Kiwis are still enjoying their backyard and overwhelmingly agree that NZ delivers as a holiday destination.


The top tourism experiences, activities Kiwis plan to spend on – report 15th August 2022 /

The top tourism experiences, activities Kiwis plan to spend on – report

Kiwis are as keen as ever to travel at home despite international trips becoming easier, with a new report highlighting their top experiences and activities preferences.


Domestic travel appetite strong despite border easing – report 24th May 2022 /

Domestic travel appetite strong despite border easing – report

The reopening of New Zealand’s borders does not appear to be dampening Kiwis’ appetites for a domestic holiday, according to an industry report.


Kiwis drive Buller tourism spend up 10% 19th May 2022 /

Kiwis drive Buller tourism spend up 10%

Total tourism expenditure in the Buller District increased by 9.8% in the year to March 2022.


TNZ tops domestic targets, misses international aims due to Covid 27th January 2022 /

TNZ tops domestic targets, misses international aims due to Covid

So, how many Kiwis actually did something new? Plenty, says Tourism New Zealand.


Where did our $10bn overseas travel spend go? 16th September 2021 /

Where did our $10bn overseas travel spend go?

Domestic tourism picked up a decent chunk but it wasn’t the top category, according to a new survey.


Almost half of Kiwis willing to spend more on dream holidays – Expedia 11th February 2021 /

Almost half of Kiwis willing to spend more on dream holidays – Expedia

Queenstown tops Expedia’s list of top searched destinations for a 2021 holiday.


Consumer confidence surge bodes well for tourism – Westpac 15th December 2020 /

Consumer confidence surge bodes well for tourism – Westpac

After a tough year, households are dialling up their spending on activities like dining out and other leisure activities, says the bank.


CIAL: Domestic doing “as well, if not better” than pre-Covid 6th November 2020 /

CIAL: Domestic doing “as well, if not better” than pre-Covid

Trans-Tasman travel will bring enough business to keep the sector happy for a couple of years, says the airport operator.


Tourism downturn: The challenges for rural NZ 21st October 2020 /

Tourism downturn: The challenges for rural NZ

But there are also domestic tourism opportunities for the country’s rural communities.


What to expect from a domestic-only summer? TNZ gives its view 20th October 2020 /

What to expect from a domestic-only summer? TNZ gives its view

CEO Stephen England-Hall says the sector is heading for “a pretty compelling summer”.


Almost three-quarters of Kiwis planning domestic holiday – TNZ 19th October 2020 /

Almost three-quarters of Kiwis planning domestic holiday – TNZ

But they do not consider themselves tourists, according to new research.


Why Kiwis are guests, not tourists 8th October 2020 /

Why Kiwis are guests, not tourists

Destination Rotorua’s Andrew Wilson on new research that shows how New Zealanders want to be treated when holidaying at home.


Govt must listen to domestic tourism experts – VT’s Gilliland 28th September 2020 /

Govt must listen to domestic tourism experts – VT’s Gilliland

The Government and those responsible for looking after New Zealand’s tourism future need to listen more to those with domestic tourism expertise, says Justine Gilliland.


Queenstown domestic school holiday numbers jump 43% 29th July 2020 /

Queenstown domestic school holiday numbers jump 43%

The average daily count of domestic visitors over the winter holiday period in Queenstown was 22,300, up from 15,570 last year.


More than 500k Kiwis head out of town at peak of July holidays 24th July 2020 /

More than 500k Kiwis head out of town at peak of July holidays

Every region recorded an increase in domestic visitors over the break compared to 2019, says Tourism NZ.