The tourism industry is heartened by research that shows 40
percent of New Zealanders plan an overseas trip in the next
six months, and 510,000 are planning a skiing trip.
While acknowledging that cost is a key driver of travel
decisions, the Colmar Brunton Mood of the New Zealand
Traveller Survey, released by the Tourism Industry
Association New Zealand (TIA), shows New Zealanders are
starting to make more travel plans as the effects of the
recession recede.
About 39 percent of New Zealanders are planning to spend more
on travel compared to last winter.
The survey also showed Wellington is the most popular
autumn-winter domestic holiday destination, followed by
Christchurch, Auckland, Queenstown and Nelson.
Australia remains the most popular autumn-winter
international holiday destination, followed by the United
States, United Kingdom, Fiji and Rarotonga.
About 83 percent of adult New Zealanders are planning to take
an overnight trip in the next six months.
For 72 percent of New Zealanders, finding a good value flight
or accommodation deal affects whether or not they decide to
go on holiday.
TIA chief executive Tim Cossar said ski fields and mountain
communities should be in for a bumper season.
Trenz, New Zealand's largest international tourism trade
event started in Auckland yesterday, giving the industry the
opportunity to promote its products and boost returns.
About 1200 people are expected to attend, including 260
providers of accommodation, transport, activities and
attraction.
About 270 international buyers were attending Trenz to
purchase products at wholesale rates, to include them in
brochures, websites, and itineraries for the coming seasons.
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