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Recovery

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International visitor return strengthens economy – govt
21 Sep 2023   /

International visitor return strengthens economy – govt

The return of international visitors is helping to improve New Zealand’s economy and shrink the current account deficit, according to Finance Minister Grant Robertson.


UNWTO: “Remarkable” recovery for international tourism
20 Sep 2023   /

UNWTO: “Remarkable” recovery for international tourism

International tourism has continued its strong recovery from the pandemic with arrival numbers reaching 84% of pre-pandemic levels between January and July 2023.


NZ desirability yet to return to pre-Covid levels despite European appetite – TNZ
14 Sep 2023   /

NZ desirability yet to return to pre-Covid levels despite European appetite – TNZ

Tough economic conditions are not deterring travel, but fewer in the UK and Germany are considering NZ.


Operators strive for balanced visitor mix to improve resilience
13 Sep 2023   /

Operators strive for balanced visitor mix to improve resilience

Reducing the reliance on just one or two large markets is a priority for Mackenzie’s operators, according to an industry survey.


US visitor numbers outpace pre-Covid
13 Sep 2023   / /

US visitor numbers outpace pre-Covid

Overseas visitor numbers from the United States to New Zealand in July have outpaced even pre-Covid 2019, possibly due to the FIFA Women’s World Cup, according to Stats NZ.


Clear road ahead for Grand Pacific Tours
28 Aug 2023   /

Clear road ahead for Grand Pacific Tours

The major ITO says a strong recovery allows investment to help meet changing customer preferences.


Slowing tourism numbers, airfare concerns over recovery – survey
22 Aug 2023   /

Slowing tourism numbers, airfare concerns over recovery – survey

Low tourism numbers, expensive flights, rising interest rates and other costs are contributing to a sluggish tourism recovery, according to respondents in a survey by former Bank of New Zealand chief economist Tony Alexander.


Westland visitor spend growth tops country in strong West Coast recovery – DWC
16 Aug 2023   /

Westland visitor spend growth tops country in strong West Coast recovery – DWC

Visitor spend in the West Coast’s Westland District increased by 96% over the year to the June 2023 quarter – the strongest growth of any region, according to Development West Coast.


“Every little bit helps” – industry relieved at scrapping of Covid restrictions
15 Aug 2023   /

“Every little bit helps” – industry relieved at scrapping of Covid restrictions

The 7-day isolation requirement for positive cases will be scrapped overnight, ending the last area of Covid friction for tourism.


Tourism marks year since full border re-opening
31 Jul 2023   /

Tourism marks year since full border re-opening

New Zealand tourism has had a roller coaster year since the borders re-opened a year ago, says Tourism Industry Aotearoa.


First year since border easing, international visitors hit 72% of pre-Covid
14 Jun 2023   /

First year since border easing, international visitors hit 72% of pre-Covid

One year after New Zealand’s borders started opening, the country’s major source markets have seen substantial increases in arrivals and are closing in on pre-Covid levels.


Domestic travel spending intentions remain weak – survey
14 Jun 2023   /

Domestic travel spending intentions remain weak – survey

Plans for domestic travel spending over the next three to six months remain weak with Kiwis pessimistic about the economy, according to Tony Alexander’s latest spending plans survey.


Tourism recovery reduces Q1 trade deficit
6 Jun 2023  

Tourism recovery reduces Q1 trade deficit

New Zealand’s trade deficit narrowed to $3.2bn dollars in the March 2023 quarter, compared with $3.9bn in the March 2022 quarter, according to data from Stats NZ.


Tourism bolsters Rotorua business confidence
26 May 2023   /

Tourism bolsters Rotorua business confidence

Rotorua businesses are feeling more upbeat about the future of the city, according to the latest Business Pulse report by RotoruaNZ.


Bookings point to strong northern summer travel – IATA
22 May 2023   /

Bookings point to strong northern summer travel – IATA

The International Air Transport Association has reported high levels of confidence among travellers for the peak northern hemisphere summer travel season.


Global tourism recovery hits 80% of pre-Covid, Asia Pacific 54% – UNWTO
17 May 2023   /

Global tourism recovery hits 80% of pre-Covid, Asia Pacific 54% – UNWTO

However, the majority of UNWTO’s panel of experts agreed that international tourism would not make a full recovery to 2019 levels until at least 2024 or later.


Bumper summer sees West Coast visitor spend jump as internationals return
4 May 2023   /

Bumper summer sees West Coast visitor spend jump as internationals return

The region’s tourism has bounced back from a difficult pandemic, buoyed by the return of foreign tourists.


Global travel & tourism bounces back to 95% of pre-Covid – WTTC
3 May 2023   /

Global travel & tourism bounces back to 95% of pre-Covid – WTTC

The industry is expected to generate US$9.5tn in 2023 and surpass pre-Covid earnings next year.


Feb international visitors reach 64% of pre-Covid
14 Apr 2023   /

Feb international visitors reach 64% of pre-Covid

Overseas visitor arrivals rose to 266,900 in February 2023, up 261,600 from the same month last year because of the border being closed then, according to Stats NZ’s latest travel figures.


Kiwi support for international tourism highest in five years – survey
13 Apr 2023   /

Kiwi support for international tourism highest in five years – survey

But Angus & Associates says the industry must remain “very mindful of sharing tourism’s benefits and eliminating its burdens”.


Survey: domestic travel spend sentiment turns positive – just
11 Apr 2023   /

Survey: domestic travel spend sentiment turns positive – just

Plans to spend more on domestic travel have turned positive for the first time since November 2022, according to Tony Alexander’s April spending plans survey.


TECNZ lowers 2023 expectations but forecasts faster full recovery
31 Mar 2023   /

TECNZ lowers 2023 expectations but forecasts faster full recovery

Increasing visitor expenditure and longer stays also prompts the association to increase its spending guidance.


Strong visitor demand, food export opportunity brings A380 back to Chch
28 Mar 2023   /

Strong visitor demand, food export opportunity brings A380 back to Chch

“The challenge we have at the moment is capacity meeting demand,” says Emirates’ regional manager in NZ, Chris Lethbridge.


“Important to take long-term view” – Alpe on industry challenges
27 Mar 2023   /

“Important to take long-term view” – Alpe on industry challenges

Aging products, a lack of capital investment during the pandemic, and staff shortages will be key challenges for New Zealand’s tourism industry, says Jucy cofounder and LyLo managing director Tim Alpe.


Govt provides another $25m for cyclone-affected businesses
16 Mar 2023   /

Govt provides another $25m for cyclone-affected businesses

The government is providing a further $25m in grants to help more businesses in cyclone-affected regions with the clean-up and to get them back up and running. 


Govt to remove red tape to help cyclone recovery
15 Mar 2023   /

Govt to remove red tape to help cyclone recovery

The government is rolling out legislation to help regions around the country to recover from Cyclone Gabrielle as efficiently as possible.


Wairarapa businesses eligible for cyclone support
9 Mar 2023  

Wairarapa businesses eligible for cyclone support

Wairarapa is now eligible for the $25m government-allocated support package for businesses affected by Cyclone Gabrielle.


Hawke’s Bay disaster fund approves first $500k payment round
9 Mar 2023  

Hawke’s Bay disaster fund approves first $500k payment round

Just under $500,000 will be paid out to Hawke’s Bay communities, individuals, families, community organisations and marae affected by Cyclone Gabrielle.


Domestic travel spend sentiment ‘worst on record’ – survey
8 Mar 2023   /

Domestic travel spend sentiment ‘worst on record’ – survey

Domestic travel spend sentiment has soured and the continuing mechanical issues plaguing Cook Strait ferries do not help, says former BNZ chief economist Tony Alexander.


Flood recovery grants extended to Waikato businesses
8 Mar 2023   /

Flood recovery grants extended to Waikato businesses

Waikato businesses are now able to access the $1.42m cyclone and flood recovery support funding administered by Thames Coromandel District Council and allocated by the government.


Ruapehu offers cyclone support to also help local tourism
7 Mar 2023  

Ruapehu offers cyclone support to also help local tourism

Ruapehu District Council has committed $10,000 toward the Mayoral Relief Fund to aid Cyclone Gabrielle recovery efforts and also help local tourism.


Travel services exports continue strong recovery – Stats NZ
2 Mar 2023   /

Travel services exports continue strong recovery – Stats NZ

Travel service exports are continuing on a strong growth trajectory due to a rise in international passenger numbers.


Westpac: Chinese visitors to give NZ tourism ‘second wind’
28 Feb 2023   /

Westpac: Chinese visitors to give NZ tourism ‘second wind’

The return of Chinese tourists and students will give New Zealand’s economy a welcome boost this year as domestic demand wanes, says Westpac.


Stronger than forecast recovery boosts Christchurch Airport revenue, profit
28 Feb 2023   /

Stronger than forecast recovery boosts Christchurch Airport revenue, profit

A stronger than expected recovery at Christchurch Airport helped drive net profit after tax to $16.1m for the six months to December 2022, up 39.1% on the same period a year earlier.


THL shelves KiwiEx sale as earnings rise at tourism experiences
23 Feb 2023   /

THL shelves KiwiEx sale as earnings rise at tourism experiences

KPMG was engaged to scope interest in the youth and adventure-focused coach business.


National’s plan to boost NZ tourism
7 Feb 2023   /

National’s plan to boost NZ tourism

Tourism spokesperson Todd McClay says the Nats will ease immigration rules and scrap median wage requirements to help operators.


Domestic travel spend sentiment negative, but rebounds for international – survey
7 Feb 2023   /

Domestic travel spend sentiment negative, but rebounds for international – survey

Only international travel and grocery spend sentiment remain positive with domestic tourism expenditure plans still lagging, according to Tony Alexander’s latest spending survey.


Youth market looks to Feb bellwether for strength of recovery
25 Jan 2023   /

Youth market looks to Feb bellwether for strength of recovery

The race is on to attract backpackers and boost occupancy from late summer through to autumn.


Emirates A380 return to Chch a boost for South Island tourism…
25 Jan 2023   /

Emirates A380 return to Chch a boost for South Island tourism…

Emirates’ restart of its A380 service to Christchurch will add more than 3,400 seats every week to the trans-Tasman route.


Queenstown recovery gathers pace with international passengers 10% above pre-Covid
24 Jan 2023   /

Queenstown recovery gathers pace with international passengers 10% above pre-Covid

International visitor numbers at Queenstown Airport in December tracked 10% above pre-Covid levels.


Serko lifts revenue guidance 149% after stronger than expected business travel
23 Jan 2023   /

Serko lifts revenue guidance 149% after stronger than expected business travel

Business travel platform Serko has upgraded its revenue guidance for the year to March 2023, following a stronger than expected revenue performance across its major markets.


UNWTO: Global tourism recovery “stronger than expected” but Asia Pacific lags
18 Jan 2023   /

UNWTO: Global tourism recovery “stronger than expected” but Asia Pacific lags

International tourism recovered 63% of pre-pandemic levels last year, with Europe and Middle East in the lead but Asia Pacific lagging.


Summer strength for southern tourism…
16 Jan 2023   /

Summer strength for southern tourism…

South Island operators bask in the glow of good weather and a strong international rebound over the summer peak.


…while northern operators count cost of stormy start to 2023
16 Jan 2023   /

…while northern operators count cost of stormy start to 2023

But some northern tourism businesses have seen good numbers despite the soggy start to 2023.


Operators raise prices in recovery as costs continue to squeeze
16 Jan 2023   /

Operators raise prices in recovery as costs continue to squeeze

After nearly three years of discounting to attract the domestic market, many operators have raised their prices this summer to cope with increasing costs.


Tourism recovery helps give economy “whopping” boost
15 Dec 2022   /

Tourism recovery helps give economy “whopping” boost

The return of international travel has given the economy an unexpected lift, surprising analysts with the strength of activity.


Strong start to summer tourism but pressures remain – ANZ
13 Dec 2022   /

Strong start to summer tourism but pressures remain – ANZ

There has been a strong start to the summer tourist season but capacity constraints are dragging the industry, according to ANZ.


Strong holiday home bookings as internationals return – Bachcare
8 Dec 2022   /

Strong holiday home bookings as internationals return – Bachcare

Accommodation in New Zealand’s New Year’s hotspots is close to full capacity, with demand for Bachcare holiday homes over the summer up by 66% compared to last summer.


TECNZ upgrades recovery forecast despite China uncertainty
25 Nov 2022   /

TECNZ upgrades recovery forecast despite China uncertainty

The Tourism Export Council of New Zealand is more positive about the pace of New Zealand’s visitor recovery despite ongoing uncertainty around the return of the China market.


2022 tourism recovery to reach 65% of pre-Covid – UNWTO
24 Nov 2022   /

2022 tourism recovery to reach 65% of pre-Covid – UNWTO

Global export revenues from tourism could reach US$1.3tr in 2022, although Asia Pacific’s recovery lags.