International tourism spending returns to pre-Covid levels

Wednesday 26 February 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 26 Feb 2025, 6:58pm

StatsNZ figures show international tourism expenditure has risen 60 percent to $16.9 billion, returning to levels similar to 2019. While international spending has recovered, domestic tourism has seen a dip according to the latest annual tourism satellite figures.

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1. RNZWed 26 Feb 2025, 12:45pm

   International tourism spend returns to pre-Covid levels StatsNZ figures show (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesWed 26 Feb 2025, 2:36pm

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3. 1News via RNZWed 26 Feb 2025, 6:58pm

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