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Tourism
Tourism is one of New Zealand’s single largest export earning industries and employs one in twenty people in the country.
In a competitive tourism marketplace, New Zealand must continue to deliver a quality tourism experience while protecting the resources upon which the industry is based.
In this area
Core tourism data
- International travel
- International visitor survey
- Domestic travel survey
- Commercial accommodation monitor
Key tourism statistics
The Key tourism statistics fact sheet provides a quick summary of the most up to date results for each of the key tourism statistics for New Zealand.
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News
View the latest news for the Tourism sector or search for archived items.
Tourism research and data
Access research and data compiled by the Ministry of Economic Development, Statistics New Zealand and others. This section includes a wide range of information on domestic and international tourism, and the economic impacts of tourism. In particular, this section incorporates the popular ‘Core Tourism Dataset’.
Information for tourism businesses
Access information specifically addressing tourism business needs, including links to tourism organisations, regulatory information, and information on sustainability.
Nga Haerenga, The New Zealand Cycle Trail
The New Zealand Cycle Trail project has been created to generate lasting economic, social and environmental benefits for New Zealand communities through a network of world-class cycling experiences.
Tourism facilities grants
The objective of the Tourism Facilities Grant Programme is to enhance the understanding and enjoyment of New Zealand by overseas visitors, through increasing the quality and number of nationally significant tourism facilities.
Tourism policy
Access information about the work of the Ministry of Economic Development policy team.
Subscriptions
Subscribe to tourism research publications including regular data releases and research reports.
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