Tourism data sources diagram
Compiled by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and Stats NZ, this data is relevant to the tourism sector and is used by a wide range of stakeholders.
Compiled by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and Stats NZ, this data is relevant to the tourism sector and is used by a wide range of stakeholders.
Research commissioned by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment into the 2019/20 summer season found that freedom camping provides financial benefits for New Zealand
The Accommodation Data Programme (ADP) is a 'by industry for industry' research programme providing information about short-term accommodation activity at national, regional, and council levels. It estimates the guest nights, occupancy rates and other measures relating to the accommodation industry.
Our latest charts showing annual tourism spend — grouped by territorial authority (TA), regional tourism organisation (RTO), country of origin and product category.
The Tourism Data Domain Plan sets out the main priorities for tourism statistics, based on agreement by industry and government stakeholders.
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.
We collect, analyse and publish New Zealand tourism data, along with a range of useful tools and publications.
The Quarterly Tourism Report (QTR) provides insights into what is happening in New Zealand’s tourism sector.
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Our latest charts showing annual tourism spend — grouped by Territorial Authority (TA), region, country of origin and product category.
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