Research & Reports

Visitors have been spending more and staying longer since NZ’s borders fully reopened.

Tourism businesses want to see changes to publicly-available data sources that meet the need for more timely, accurate, and centralised information, according to findings from the Tourism Data Leadership Group’s industry survey.

But the bank warns a new Covid wave, the cost of living crisis, and China uncertainty could drag growth.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is assessing how Tourism New Zealand acts in the domestic market and whether any changes should be made.

Young Tourism Export Council of New Zealand has launched a new survey aimed at young professionals, students and future leaders to have their say on the direction of the industry.

Coastal habitats, biodiversity, infrastructure and communities are at increased risk of climate-related changes associated with rising sea levels, according to a new report.

Staffing challenges could create reputational damage if summer demand is not satisfied, warns the consultancy.

Increasing operating expenses, particularly for labour and utilities, are also weighing on sentiment.

Monitoring sustainability and visitor empowerment are among the World Economic Forum’s new recommendations on tourism development.

Despite borders being open, Kiwis are still enjoying their backyard and overwhelmingly agree that NZ delivers as a holiday destination.

Touristification creates a tourism-led rent gap in high-density locales and a conflicts-led negative rent gap in low-density neighbourhoods.

Forward bookings are looking strong for the recovery of tourism but labour shortages continue to plague operators, says the bank.

Youth travellers spend more on average than Australian visitors and it is their lifetime value that is the real benefit.

The role of WellingtonNZ needs to be better clarified and its organisational structure simplified, says a new report from the Wellington Chamber of Commerce.

“Now that our borders are open, tourists are flocking in, regardless of the state of the global economy,” says the bank.

Kiwis are as keen as ever to travel at home despite international trips becoming easier, with a new report highlighting their top experiences and activities preferences.

Businesses suffering increased wage, fuel, and supply chain cost hikes, as well as staff shortages, are increasing their prices to ease pressure on their revenues and profitability, the Auckland Business Chamber’s latest confidence survey shows.

Tohorā southern right whales are taking longer to re-establish a habitat in mainland waters, scientists at the University of Auckland have found.

People are generally cutting their overall expenditure but the desire to travel is still strong, says a survey.

The sector has an opportunity to cultivate a fresh NZ story to attract Australians across the ditch.

The average sale price for hospitality businesses has increased 40% to 284,050 in the 12 months to June 2022.

More than half of industry respondents lack confidence they can attract and retain the required staff.

Could sharing seasonal workers help regions cope with tourism and hospitality staff shortages?

But the new workforce plan is positive about the future as the visitor economy recovers.

Auckland’s hotels are expected to return to pre-Covid levels of RevPAR in 3-5 five years.

New ways of attracting talent are emerging, says the global management consultancy.

Enabling non-tourism sector organisations, such as technology and overseas firms, as well as academic institutions, to be eligible for will bring the highest level of innovation.

Visitors and residents around the Hauraki Gulf and Coromandel are being asked to keep an eye for kekeno or New Zealand fur seals overthe next three months.

Bookings for the 2022-23 season are gaining momentum with some inbound tour operators already looking stronger than they were before Covid hit in March 2020.

Marlborough District Council will consider a new hot-pool aquatic facility, a heritage or environment centre, and a mountain bike park to boost tourism opportunities and increase economic benefits in Waitohi Picton.

Job advertisements for hospitality and tourism roles have jumped 14% month over month, according to May data from Seek NZ.

Hot pools and winter experiences are strong marketing opportunities for holiday parks.

The World Economic Forum says despite challenges, opportunities have been created in domestic and nature-based tourism, the rise of digital nomads and ‘bleisure’.

Staff in tourism and hospitality are being encouraged to share their voices about what it is really like working in the industry.

The reopening of New Zealand’s borders does not appear to be dampening Kiwis’ appetites for a domestic holiday, according to an industry report.

A new tourism publication that will publish peer-reviewed research into the sustainability of tourism has launched.

Specific volcano traits could form the basis of a new eruption warning system.

Vertically integrating tourism with other industries can help reduce its vulnerability in future crises, according to new research.

Driving out poor employers, providing decent work, and changing the image of the industry are the major recommendations from research into NZ hospitality.

More than a third of 5,500 air passengers surveyed said they planned to fly less to reduce their climate impact.

Reducing air travel is one of the recommendations made to tackle climate change.

Becoming a National Park City could creating “immense” benefits to identity, regional pride, tourism and business.

Research into the impacts of tourism on nature has been selected as one of this year’s Te Papa Atawhai Postgraduate Scholarship from the Department of Conservation.

Victoria University is hosting a webinar exploring the future of tourism through the lens of science fiction.

The Omicron surge corresponds with a rapid increase in Kiwis’ appetite for a reopening of the border to international visitors, according to a survey by Angus & Associates.

Queenstown Lakes residents want more measures put in place to regulate the quantity of tourists into the district.

Only 5.6% of operators surveyed said they were doing okay or doing well, says TIA.

The bank says NZ’s current self-iso border requirements will be too prohibitive for potential travellers.

Half the industry has seen revenue plummet by more than 40% since NZ shifted to red.

The Kauri Museum at Matakohe expects three out of four of the projects funded by a $3m Provincial Growth Fund grant to be complete by Labour Day.