Auckland International Airport continues to see tourism growth
In the year to 30 June 2018, Auckland Airport reported the total number of passengers increased by 5.7% to 20.5 million with international passengers reaching 11.2 million (up 4.1% on FY17) and domestic passengers lifting 7.7% to 9.3 million.
New Zealand holiday parks key to growing tourism in the regions
With 21% of international and domestic visitor guest nights in New Zealand spent in holiday parks, new research shows that they are key to growing tourism in the regions.
Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis has welcomed new forecasts showing international visitor spending is expected to grow 40 per cent to $14.8 billion a year by 2024.