Pre-COVID-19 our tourism forecasts provided expectations on the future tourism demand in New Zealand. Closure of the New Zealand border in early 2020 has made forecasting challenging and given the lack of data and uncertainty around international travel, we decided to halt it. When reliable data is readily available, we will look to resume forecasting.
The information provided on this page are forecasts made pre-COVID-19, based on econometric modelling, current trends and best-available forecasts of international factors, developed with input from members of the tourism industry. Please bear this in mind when using this information.
The Minister of Tourism’s vision is for New Zealand-Aotearoa to be rated one of the top three aspirational destinations in the world by the most discerning travellers.
MBIE has established a new national model for agencies to access face to face interpreting services more effectively and efficiently across New Zealand.
