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.
Industry is being urged to help save tourism academia amid fears the ranks of researchers and lecturers are being decimated.
Optimism in NZ’s holiday parks sector declined in June with almost 25% of businesses expressing pessimism – the largest dip recorded for the month in three years.
Legislative and policy changes should be made to make it easier for local government to implement bed taxes and visitor levies, according to a new report.
The vast majority say they have benefited from tourism, but they want more done to minimise its negative impacts.
Plans for domestic travel spending over the next three to six months remain weak with Kiwis pessimistic about the economy, according to Tony Alexander’s latest spending plans survey.
Around 27% of operators surveyed operated at 75% or less capacity over summer compared to pre-Covid 2019.
Around 85% of Kiwis went on three road trips on average in 2022, according to research from Budget New Zealand.
Border reopenings around the world are helping to ease labour shortages in New Zealand, according to a report.
New Zealand needs biodiversity data to help address tourism’s impact on the environment, says The Aotearoa Circle.
New Zealand’s air navigation system is reliable and safe, but needs to better respond to changing needs in the aviation industry, according to a new report.
Geopolitical conflict and the cost of living are having an impact on decision-making and consumers’ travel readiness, new research from TNZ shows.
Tourism New Zealand is ending its domestic research work, leaving a hole in being able to see how Kiwis perceive travelling at home.
New Zealand research has uncovered a new way to track the path of rock and gas flows from volcanoes.
Across APAC, rapid urbanisation, technological advancements and a burgeoning middle class are contributing to the rise in outbound tourism,
Milford Sound attractions are proving to be a popular drawcard for travellers looking for their next adventure, according to new insights from Tripadvisor.
