16th June 2026 ASB / RecoveryThe ongoing visitor recovery helped keep Otago and Canterbury on the podium in ASB’s latest regional rankings, although global headwinds loom.
24th March 2026 ASB / IranMajor events and tourism kept Canterbury at the top of ASB’s regional scoreboard for the second quarter in a row.
16th February 2026 ASB / AustraliaASB says the relatively cheap New Zealand dollar is helping to boost visitor numbers, particularly from Australia.
9th December 2025 ASBNew Zealand’s tourism recovery is expected to depend on economic growth and confidence overseas.
15th September 2025 ASB / EconomyNew Zealand’s tourism recovery stalled in the June 2025 quarter and international headwinds may be felt more acutely in the coming months, according to ASB.
18th June 2025 ASBTourism was one of the country’s strongest economic performers in Q1 2025 but headwinds in the global economy could drag the sector, says ASB.
4th April 2025 ASB / THLTourism Holding Limited says it is facing uncertainty because of United States President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs.
14th March 2025 ASB / EconomyTourism has helped Otago retain its top spot on ASB Regional Scoreboard for the December 2024 quarter.
10th December 2024 ASBASB says that despite Otago’s strong showing over the past two years, it may be difficult for it to remain near the top of its regional rankings
14th October 2024 ASB / WestpacASB Bank has given the latest international arrivals figures a thumbs down in terms of indicating growing momentum for the industry.
24th September 2024 ASB / RecoveryIt is the latest bank to warn the country could suffer from subdued global demand as visitor numbers plateau.
12th September 2024 Arrivals / ASBThe bank says annual tourism arrivals have plateaued well below pre-Covid peaks and show few signs of pushing higher.
