Tourism research and data
Tourism Domain Plan
The purpose of the Tourism Data Domain Plan is to achieve clarity and agreement from stakeholders about the main priorities for tourism statistics, and provide the strategy for addressing these priorities over the next five to eight years.
International travel
Access information from Statistics New Zealand describing New Zealand’s inbound travel and outbound travel, including who is coming to New Zealand, from which countries and for what purpose. This includes International Visitor Arrivals dataset, as well as information about New Zealanders’ outbound international travel.
International visitor survey
Access information, from the International Visitor Survey describing the behaviour of international visitors while they are in New Zealand – including what they spend, where they stay, and what they do.
Regional tourism indicators
The regional tourism indicators (RTI) measure the change in level of expenditure of both international and domestic travellers in New Zealand by region. The data is based on electronic card transactions.
Domestic travel survey
Access data and commentary from New Zealand’s Domestic Travel Survey, describing New Zealanders’ domestic travel patterns, expenditure, and more.
Commercial accommodation monitor
Monitor trends in commercial accommodation in New Zealand with the Commercial Accommodation Monitor and New Zealand Hotel Council Data.
Tourism satellite account
Understand tourism’s contribution to New Zealand’s gross domestic product, reported by the Tourism Satellite Account.
Tourism forecasts 2012-2018
Since 1999, the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment has produced forecasts annually for a seven-year projection period. The current forecasts cover the period to 2018.
Other research and reports
Access a range of tourism research and reports commissioned or undertaken by the Ministry of Economic Development in recent years.
