Previous tourism data releases

This section provides access to tourism datasets that are not currently updated but may be valuable for historical analysis or longer‑term trend comparisons. These archived releases support users who require continuity of data or wish to understand how tourism activity has evolved over time.

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Regional Tourism Estimates

The Regional Tourism Estimates (RTEs) provided regional stakeholders with absolute dollar estimates of tourism expenditure at a detailed regional level.

Regional Tourism Indicators (RTIs)

The Regional Tourism Indicators (RTIs) measure the change in level of expenditure of both international and domestic travellers in New Zealand by region.

Business Events Research Programme (2009-2019)

Data from the Business Events Research Programme, gathered via the Business Events Activity Survey and Business Event Delegate Survey.

Domestic Travel Survey 1999–2012

The Domestic Travel Survey (DTS) surveyed about 15,000 households per year from 1999 to 2012, and was used to estimate the characteristics of New Zealanders’ domestic tourism.