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The High Nett Worth and Sophisticated FIT Indian Traveller
New Zealand is rapidly becoming a sought after, premium destination for high value free independent travellers (FITs) from India, according to research released today by Auckland Airport at their annual International Travel Summit in Auckland.
The report, The Indian FIT and the New Zealand Market, shows the number of Indian visitors arriving in New Zealand has surged 79 per cent over the past five years, with 53,424 visitors arriving in the country in the year ending February 2017 – half of whom came purely for a holiday.
Visa New Zealand’s Tourism Spend Report May 2017
Visa New Zealand’s Tourism Spend Report May 2017 is produced by the world’s largest payment processing networks. The tourism spend insights in this quarterly report are powered by the data collected through Visa’s global processing network, VisaNet, and will help inform New Zealand business and government on how consumers spend in different industries. The report delves into the spending habits and notable trends of New Zealand’s top 10 visitor markets over two full calendar years – 2015 and 2016 – measuring exactly how these visitors contribute to New Zealand’s economy.
Visa operates the world’s most comprehensive electronic payments network connecting 44 million merchants with 16,600 financial institutions. Collectively, 3.1 billion Visa cards have been issued globally. Visa is excited to be able to share with the Kiwi travel and tourism industry a plethora of valuable insights into the spending habits of travelers to New Zealand from all over the world.
Media
Tourism industry urged to tap Indian 'sleeping giant'
Stuff.co.nz
10 May 2017
Indian visitor numbers have grown 80 per cent over the last five years and the tourism industry is being urged to make the most of a highly lucrative market described as a "sleeping giant"
"Clustering" to boost NZ tourism
NZ Herald
09 May 2017
New grants by Auckland Airport designed to spur new tourism products and experiences.
Auckland Airport announces $100,000 to support growing NZ tourism businesses
Media release
09 May 2017
Auckland Airport today opened applications for its fifth annual round of Tourism Development Grants at the airport’s International Travel Summit in Auckland.
US travel market booming and there's room for more, says Auckland Airport
NZ Herald
09 May 2017
Auckland Airport's modelling shows there is room for a third more growth in the buoyant North American travel market.
Eleven new airlines in 18 months, but Auckland International Airport wants more
Stuff.co.nz
09 May 2017
Tourism has had such a good year there are probably rivers of gold flowing down Auckland's Queen St.
New Zealand fast becoming a hot ticket for high-value Indian visitors
Media release
09 May 2017
New Zealand is rapidly becoming a sought after, premium destination for high value free independent travellers (FITs) from India, according to research released today by Auckland Airport at their annual International Travel Summit in Auckland.
Time right for direct NZ-India services
NZ Herald
09 May 2017
Auckland Airport says there is scope for direct air services between Auckland and India.
North American visitor growth to continue
Media release
09 May 2017
Auckland Airport’s modelling shows that New Zealand can look forward to further visitor growth from North America.
Direct flights prove big boost to tourism
NZ Herald
28 March 2017
Chinese tourists are spreading to more parts of New Zealand and spending more, writes Bill Bennett.
Auckland Airport announces $100,000 tourism industry development grants
Media release
11 May 2016
Auckland Airport has announced that it will invest another $100,000 this year to help tourism operators develop seasonally-themed regional tourism experiences.
