Data Sources
The QTR covers the performance of the tourism sector over the last year. The report draws on data from a range of sources, Including:
The QTR covers the performance of the tourism sector over the last year. The report draws on data from a range of sources, Including:
The commentary below presents the national context at the country level for tourism in the year ending September 2019 (and for the September 2019 quarter where available). Key findings are below:
The commentary below presents the regional context for tourism in the year ending September 2019 (and for the September 2019 quarter where available). Key findings are below:
The commentary below presents the national context for tourism in the year ending September 2019 (and for the September 2019 quarter where available). MBIE acknowledges that the outbreak of coronavirus creates some uncertainty looking ahead. This Quarterly Tourism Report provides a retrospective look at the performance of the sector, so the impacts of the outbreak are not included. Analysis of the impact of the outbreak will be included in future reports. Key findings are below:
The Biometric Capability Update (BCU) project began in 2018 to modernise Immigration New Zealand’s identity systems.
The Events Attraction Package is aimed at showstopper events that attract large audiences and international visitors – such as major sports, music, and cultural events. It is common practice in a globally competitive market for events, that incentive funding is provided to attract international entertainment and sporting content.
The Trafficking in Persons National Action Plan sets out New Zealand's approach to preventing trafficking in persons, protecting victims and survivors, and strengthening the country's response over the next 5 years.
The Migrant Employment Data (MED) combines Immigration New Zealand’s visa data with Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax data to provide measures of how many people are engaged in the labour market each month, by industry, visa type, geographic area, and demographic characteristics.
The Government has released a national Tourism Policy Statement, setting a clear direction for the long-term success of New Zealand’s tourism sector.
Visitor facilities at Horopito on the Mountains to Sea – Ngā Ara Tūhono Great Ride will receive $405,000 from the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL).
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