It's never been a better time to enter a tourism career in New Zealand
Tourism is the number one export earner in New Zealand, worth $36 billion annually and directly employing more than 230,000 people - New research delving into the minds of New Zealand’s young people has uncovered some fascinating insights.
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 hotel development on the rise, Dean Humphries Colliers International
New Zealand is in its 6th consecutive year of a tourism boom which began in 2013 and with limited new hotel supply delivered over this period; it is not surprising that the hotel sector has finally entered a strong development phase.
New Zealand Tourism Industry supports Visitor Levy
The tourism industry is prepared to accept a new charge to be paid by international visitors but is insisting that it is used in a carefully targeted way to enhance their experience of New Zealand.
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.
New $65m Sudima Auckland Hotel opening next to New Zealand International Convention Centre
Sudima Hotels has announced a new four and a half star hotel in the heart of Auckland’s hospitality and events precinct expected to open late next year, opposite the highly anticipated New Zealand International Convention Centre.
Many New Zealand hotel markets are outperforming their Australian counterparts as demand for rooms continues to outstrip supply with Queenstown, Auckland and Rotorua among Australasia's top markets.
226-key Oaks Wellington CBD hotel opening next year
Oaks Hotels & Resorts is set to make its debut in Wellington on New Zealand's North Island, announcing plans to launch Oaks Wellington next year - converting the former Colonial Motor Company Building site (originally constructed in 1923) into a contemporary 4.5 star hotel.
A survey of hundreds of travellers around the globe by The Rees Hotel Queenstown, New Zealand has shown that hotels remain by far still the tried and true favourite for both leisure and business guests.
