Regional Tourism Boost funding extended
A third round of funding has been announced for the Regional Tourism Boost initiative, aimed at encouraging international visitors to travel beyond main centres and outside peak seasons.
A third round of funding has been announced for the Regional Tourism Boost initiative, aimed at encouraging international visitors to travel beyond main centres and outside peak seasons.
The Major Events and Tourism Package will grow international visitor numbers, deliver economic growth, and position New Zealand as a major events and tourism destination.
The Government is making targeted one off investments in international tourism marketing and business events attraction to support visitor growth and economic activity across New Zealand.
The Scheme supports the recovery of refunds and credits owed to New Zealand consumers by overseas travel suppliers.
COVID-19 has affected the IVS collection in the March 2020 quarter
As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting tourism research, this page provides the International Visitor Survey (IVS) microdata.
When the International Visitor Survey (IVS) started and how it has developed since, including a major update in 2013.
The Accommodation Data Programme (ADP) is a 'by industry for industry' research programme providing information about short-term accommodation activity at national, regional, and council levels. It estimates the guest nights, occupancy rates and other measures relating to the accommodation industry.
The Government is investing $800,000 from the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) to help ensure New Zealand tourism businesses and destinations are easier to find through artificial intelligence (AI) tools.
The Innovation Programme for Tourism Recovery was a contestable fund for projects that will have meaningful impact across the tourism system.
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