Annual Report

Income from aircraft landings, ski areas, tourism occupations, and guiding grew significantly.

New Zealanders remain largely satisfied with Department of Conservation major heritage and landscape attractions, despite concerns over the impact of increasing international visitor numbers, according to the department’s 2019 annual report.

Strong growth in domestic and international visitor spend in The Coromandel reached $496m, according to Destination Coromandel’s 2019 Annual Report.

The SOE reveals its tourism income as it ploughs $80m into its scenic services.

Data, China and skills are among the key areas of focus for the agency’s tourism efforts.

The agency says its work resulted in a $16m contribution from business and major events to Auckland’s economy.

Tourism Industry Aotearoa has posted a 15% increase in total income to $3.8m in 2018/2019, but saw costs rise as it ploughed more money into strategic projects and research.