International visitor arrivals up 19.9% on last year
Stats NZ data released today shows international visitor arrivals up 19.9% in the year to August 2024 against the same period last year, to 3,228,846. Visitor arrivals are at 83% to Aug 2024 of pre-COVID levels - well up on the previous year's 69%.
$100 International Visitor Levy Announced
Tripling the IVL to $100 is a barrier making New Zealand incredibly expensive to visit, TIA Chief Executive Rebecca Ingram says.
Disappointment Over Immigration Fee Hikes
TIA is disappointed by the recent increases in immigration fees for Visitor and Working Holiday Visas.
Akiaki - Advancing Tourism launches
TIA launches Akiaki - Advancing Tourism, a new initiative to prepare NZ's tourism industry for the future.
Enhancing Decision-Making and Support
TIA welcomes the release of the Strategic Business Plan by Tourism and Hospitality Minister Hon. Matt Doocey.
Tourism takeaways from Budget 2024
Finance Minister Hon. Nicola Willis has delivered Budget 2024, but what does it mean for tourism?
International Visitor Survey data
The latest International Visitor Survey data has been released for the year end to March 2024.
TIA Workforce Survey
Recently TIA conducted a workforce survey, the last of three we’ve carried out over the last 18 months to get a feel for how the industry is doing.