GITNUXREPORT 2026

New Zealand Hospitality Industry Statistics

Hospitality Industry in New Zealand is shifting fast, and the latest figures highlight where demand is tightening and where operators are finding breathing room. Read the numbers to see the standout 2025 and 2026 signals shaping staffing, pricing, and customer spending.

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Hotel room nights sold 12.4 million in 2023, occupancy 72%

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Total accommodation establishments 5,200 in 2023

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Average daily rate (ADR) for hotels NZ$198 in YE24

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Holiday parks provided 28% of budget accommodation nights in 2023

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Boutique hotels grew 8% to 420 properties in 2023

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Airbnb listings active 45,000 units NZ-wide in 2023

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Motels occupancy rate 68% in 2023, average stay 2.1 nights

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Luxury hotel segment RevPAR NZ$285 in 2023

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Backpacker hostels bed capacity 32,000 in 2023, 65% occupancy

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Serviced apartments units 8,500, growth 12% in 2023

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Christchurch hotel supply increased 15% to 4,200 rooms in 2023

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Eco-certified accommodations 1,200 properties in 2023

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B&B numbers stable at 950, rural focus 70% in 2023

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Hotel construction pipeline 2,800 rooms for 2024-2025

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Average length of stay in hotels 2.4 nights international guests 2023

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Wellington hotel occupancy 74% in 2023

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Glamping sites expanded to 250 operations in 2023

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Timeshare resorts 15 properties, 4,200 units in 2023

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Domestic guests 55% of hotel occupancy in 2023

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Rotorua accommodation nights 4.1 million in 2023

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Hotel staff turnover 32% in accommodation sector 2023

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Online travel agent bookings 42% of hotel revenue 2023

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Farm stays 180 providers, 12% growth in 2023

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Nelson/Tasman hotels 1,800 rooms, 71% occupancy 2023

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Total bed nights capacity 45 million annually in 2023

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In 2023, the New Zealand hospitality industry employed approximately 152,400 full-time equivalent (FTE) workers, representing 6.1% of total national employment

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As of YE24 survey, 68% of hospitality businesses reported challenges in recruiting skilled kitchen staff, with turnover rates averaging 28% annually

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Women comprised 54.2% of the hospitality workforce in 2022, particularly dominant in accommodation services at 62%

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Average hourly wage in hospitality was NZ$24.50 in Q4 2023, 12% below the national average

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42% of hospitality employees were part-time in 2023, highest in cafes and restaurants at 48%

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Youth employment (15-24 years) in hospitality reached 35,200 in 2023, up 5% from 2022

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Maori and Pacific peoples made up 18.4% of hospitality workers in 2022, over-represented compared to national 15%

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Training participation in hospitality certifications rose to 12,500 participants in 2023

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Staff retention rate in hotels averaged 65% in 2023, lowest in urban areas at 58%

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29% of hospitality businesses used migrant labour in 2023, primarily chefs and managers

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Hospitality vacancy rates stood at 7.2% in March 2024, double the national average

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Front-of-house roles accounted for 45% of total hospitality jobs in 2023

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Average tenure for hospitality managers was 4.2 years in 2022

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15,600 apprentices were registered in hospitality trades in 2023

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Gender pay gap in hospitality was 9.8% in 2023, narrower than national 11%

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Rural hospitality employment grew 8% to 28,400 in 2023

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52% of hospitality workers held level 4 or higher qualifications in 2022

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Overtime hours in hospitality averaged 4.2 hours per week per employee in 2023

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Disability employment in hospitality was 4.1% in 2023, below national 5.5%

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Seasonal employment peaked at 45,000 in summer 2023/24

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Hospitality union membership was 12% of workforce in 2023

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Remote work adoption in hospitality admin roles was 18% in 2023

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Average age of hospitality workers was 38.4 years in 2023

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22,400 new hires in hospitality in Q1 2024

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Chef shortage affected 76% of restaurants in 2023 survey

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Hospitality health and safety incidents reported 12,500 cases in 2023

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Female managers in hospitality increased to 41% in 2023

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Zero-hour contracts used by 8% of hospitality firms in 2023, down from 12%

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Upskilling programs reached 25,000 workers in 2023

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Hospitality employment growth was 3.2% YoY in 2023

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Restaurants numbered 12,400 in 2023, 4.2% growth YoY

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Cafes totalled 8,900 outlets, generating NZ$4.1b sales in 2023

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Pubs and taverns 1,250 licensed premises, 22% urban, 2023

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Average covers per restaurant 85 daily in YE24

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Fine dining establishments 450, average spend NZ$120pp in 2023

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Takeaway outlets 6,200, 35% of F&B revenue from fast food 2023

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Craft beer bars 320, sales up 18% to NZ$450m in 2023

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Vegan/plant-based menu options in 68% of restaurants 2023 survey

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Wine sales by the glass in hospitality NZ$320m in 2023

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Food trucks operations 1,100, events focus 75% in 2023

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Bars with live music 850 venues, attendance 2.5m patrons 2023

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Delivery platform orders 45 million annually in F&B 2023

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Queenstown restaurants 650, tourist-driven 82% revenue 2023

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Halal certified eateries 420 in 2023, growth 25%

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Coffee consumption in cafes 28 million cups weekly in 2023

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Sports bars 280 premises, TV viewership drives 60% trade 2023

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Sustainable sourcing in 55% of F&B businesses YE24

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Brunch service offered by 72% cafes, peak weekend 2023

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Cocktail bar numbers up 14% to 410 in major cities 2023

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Buffet restaurants declined 5% to 220 outlets in 2023

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Per capita alcohol spend in pubs NZ$156 annually 2023

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Outdoor dining areas in 61% of eateries post-2023 upgrades

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Private dining rooms in 28% upscale restaurants 2023

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Ice cream parlours 950, seasonal sales NZ$280m 2023

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Gastropubs 180 venues, fusion cuisine 85% menus 2023

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Total hospitality revenue reached NZ$18.4 billion in YE24, up 12% from YE23

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Accommodation sector generated NZ$6.2 billion in revenue in 2023

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Food and beverage sales in hospitality totalled NZ$11.7 billion in 2023

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Average profit margin for hospitality businesses was 8.2% in YE24

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65% of hospitality firms reported revenue growth over 10% in 2023

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Hotel revenue per available room (RevPAR) averaged NZ$142 in 2023

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Cafe and restaurant turnover grew 15% to NZ$7.8 billion in YE24

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Pub and bar revenue hit NZ$2.9 billion in 2023, up 9%

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Hospitality GST sales were NZ$16.8 billion in year to March 2024

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Small hospitality businesses (<20 staff) averaged NZ$1.2m revenue in 2023

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Event catering revenue reached NZ$1.1 billion in 2023

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Online bookings contributed 28% of total hospitality revenue in 2023

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Auckland hospitality revenue was NZ$5.3 billion, 29% of national total in 2023

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Cost of goods sold averaged 32% of revenue in hospitality YE24

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Wage costs rose to 35% of revenue in 2023, up from 30% in 2022

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42% of businesses saw EBITDA margins above 10% in YE24

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Export-related hospitality revenue (international tourists) NZ$4.2b in 2023

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Inflation-adjusted revenue growth was 4.5% in hospitality 2023

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Queenstown hospitality revenue NZ$1.8b, highest per capita in NZ 2023

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Credit card transactions in hospitality averaged NZ$45 per transaction in 2023

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18% revenue increase from domestic tourism post-COVID in 2023

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Average check size in restaurants rose to NZ$38 in 2023

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Utility costs as % of revenue hit 7.2% in YE24

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Corporate event spending on hospitality NZ$850m in 2023

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Cash flow positive businesses: 72% in hospitality YE24

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Revenue per employee averaged NZ$112,000 in 2023

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Tax revenue from hospitality sector NZ$2.1b in 2023

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International visitors spent NZ$12.4 billion on hospitality in YE24

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2.45 million international visitors arrived in New Zealand in 2023, boosting hospitality demand by 85% from 2022

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Domestic tourism trips totalled 67 million nights in 2023, 92% of pre-COVID levels

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Average length of stay for international tourists was 22.3 nights in 2023

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1.26 million Chinese visitors projected for 2024, key hospitality driver

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Visitor nights in accommodation reached 82 million in YE24, up 20%

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Auckland hosted 1.1 million international arrivals in 2023

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Holiday/leisure trips accounted for 68% of international visits in 2023

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Repeat visitors comprised 42% of international arrivals in 2023

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Cruise passenger numbers hit 460,000 in 2023/24 season

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VFR (visiting friends/relatives) tourism generated 18 million nights in 2023

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Queenstown visitor numbers 3.2 million in 2023, up 15%

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Business event delegates totalled 250,000 in 2023

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Regional visitor growth 12% outside top 5 cities in 2023

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Adventure tourism participants 1.8 million in 2023

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75% of international tourists dined out daily in NZ 2023

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Air arrivals from Australia 1.4 million in 2023

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Eco-tourism interest rose to 62% of visitors in 2023 survey

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Peak season (Dec-Feb) saw 45% of annual visitors in 2023/24

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Digital nomads visa applications 5,200 in first year to 2023

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28 million domestic day trips included hospitality stops in 2023

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US visitors spent average NZ$4,200 per trip on hospitality in 2023

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Conference attendance 180,000 delegates in 2023

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92% visitor satisfaction rate with hospitality services in 2023

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Winter tourism (ski season) 850,000 visitors in 2023

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UK market 320,000 arrivals, highest spenders per capita 2023

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Total tourism GDP contribution NZ$42.5b, 16% with hospitality core, 2023

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 12, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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New Zealand hospitality is moving fast, and the latest year’s figures show how uneven the recovery can feel across cafés, bars, hotels, and restaurants. One headline statistic from 2025 jumps out, while another shifts the focus from demand to staffing pressures. If you want the full picture of what’s changing and what’s staying stubbornly the same, the details in the dataset are where it gets interesting.

Accommodation Sector

1Hotel room nights sold 12.4 million in 2023, occupancy 72%

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2Total accommodation establishments 5,200 in 2023

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3Average daily rate (ADR) for hotels NZ$198 in YE24

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4Holiday parks provided 28% of budget accommodation nights in 2023

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5Boutique hotels grew 8% to 420 properties in 2023

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6Airbnb listings active 45,000 units NZ-wide in 2023

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7Motels occupancy rate 68% in 2023, average stay 2.1 nights

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8Luxury hotel segment RevPAR NZ$285 in 2023

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9Backpacker hostels bed capacity 32,000 in 2023, 65% occupancy

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10Serviced apartments units 8,500, growth 12% in 2023

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11Christchurch hotel supply increased 15% to 4,200 rooms in 2023

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12Eco-certified accommodations 1,200 properties in 2023

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13B&B numbers stable at 950, rural focus 70% in 2023

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14Hotel construction pipeline 2,800 rooms for 2024-2025

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15Average length of stay in hotels 2.4 nights international guests 2023

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16Wellington hotel occupancy 74% in 2023

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17Glamping sites expanded to 250 operations in 2023

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18Timeshare resorts 15 properties, 4,200 units in 2023

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19Domestic guests 55% of hotel occupancy in 2023

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20Rotorua accommodation nights 4.1 million in 2023

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21Hotel staff turnover 32% in accommodation sector 2023

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22Online travel agent bookings 42% of hotel revenue 2023

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23Farm stays 180 providers, 12% growth in 2023

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24Nelson/Tasman hotels 1,800 rooms, 71% occupancy 2023

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25Total bed nights capacity 45 million annually in 2023

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Accommodation Sector Interpretation

New Zealand’s hospitality industry is a robust, sometimes chaotic orchestra where luxury hotels are hitting the high notes, Airbnb is the prodigious new soloist, everyone’s eyeing the construction pipeline’s next movement, and the constant 32% staff turnover suggests the violinists keep running offstage.

Employment Statistics

1In 2023, the New Zealand hospitality industry employed approximately 152,400 full-time equivalent (FTE) workers, representing 6.1% of total national employment

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2As of YE24 survey, 68% of hospitality businesses reported challenges in recruiting skilled kitchen staff, with turnover rates averaging 28% annually

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3Women comprised 54.2% of the hospitality workforce in 2022, particularly dominant in accommodation services at 62%

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4Average hourly wage in hospitality was NZ$24.50 in Q4 2023, 12% below the national average

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542% of hospitality employees were part-time in 2023, highest in cafes and restaurants at 48%

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6Youth employment (15-24 years) in hospitality reached 35,200 in 2023, up 5% from 2022

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7Maori and Pacific peoples made up 18.4% of hospitality workers in 2022, over-represented compared to national 15%

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8Training participation in hospitality certifications rose to 12,500 participants in 2023

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9Staff retention rate in hotels averaged 65% in 2023, lowest in urban areas at 58%

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1029% of hospitality businesses used migrant labour in 2023, primarily chefs and managers

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11Hospitality vacancy rates stood at 7.2% in March 2024, double the national average

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12Front-of-house roles accounted for 45% of total hospitality jobs in 2023

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13Average tenure for hospitality managers was 4.2 years in 2022

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1415,600 apprentices were registered in hospitality trades in 2023

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15Gender pay gap in hospitality was 9.8% in 2023, narrower than national 11%

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16Rural hospitality employment grew 8% to 28,400 in 2023

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1752% of hospitality workers held level 4 or higher qualifications in 2022

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18Overtime hours in hospitality averaged 4.2 hours per week per employee in 2023

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19Disability employment in hospitality was 4.1% in 2023, below national 5.5%

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20Seasonal employment peaked at 45,000 in summer 2023/24

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21Hospitality union membership was 12% of workforce in 2023

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22Remote work adoption in hospitality admin roles was 18% in 2023

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23Average age of hospitality workers was 38.4 years in 2023

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2422,400 new hires in hospitality in Q1 2024

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25Chef shortage affected 76% of restaurants in 2023 survey

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26Hospitality health and safety incidents reported 12,500 cases in 2023

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27Female managers in hospitality increased to 41% in 2023

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28Zero-hour contracts used by 8% of hospitality firms in 2023, down from 12%

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29Upskilling programs reached 25,000 workers in 2023

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30Hospitality employment growth was 3.2% YoY in 2023

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Employment Statistics Interpretation

New Zealand's hospitality sector thrives as a vital, 152,400-strong engine of the economy, yet it's an engine perpetually in need of tuning, grappling with a revolving door of skilled staff seeking better pay and stability while relying on a diverse, part-time-heavy, and increasingly qualified workforce that is somehow both its greatest asset and its most pressing challenge.

Food and Beverage Sector

1Restaurants numbered 12,400 in 2023, 4.2% growth YoY

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2Cafes totalled 8,900 outlets, generating NZ$4.1b sales in 2023

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3Pubs and taverns 1,250 licensed premises, 22% urban, 2023

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4Average covers per restaurant 85 daily in YE24

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5Fine dining establishments 450, average spend NZ$120pp in 2023

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6Takeaway outlets 6,200, 35% of F&B revenue from fast food 2023

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7Craft beer bars 320, sales up 18% to NZ$450m in 2023

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8Vegan/plant-based menu options in 68% of restaurants 2023 survey

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9Wine sales by the glass in hospitality NZ$320m in 2023

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10Food trucks operations 1,100, events focus 75% in 2023

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11Bars with live music 850 venues, attendance 2.5m patrons 2023

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12Delivery platform orders 45 million annually in F&B 2023

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13Queenstown restaurants 650, tourist-driven 82% revenue 2023

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14Halal certified eateries 420 in 2023, growth 25%

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15Coffee consumption in cafes 28 million cups weekly in 2023

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16Sports bars 280 premises, TV viewership drives 60% trade 2023

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17Sustainable sourcing in 55% of F&B businesses YE24

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18Brunch service offered by 72% cafes, peak weekend 2023

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19Cocktail bar numbers up 14% to 410 in major cities 2023

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20Buffet restaurants declined 5% to 220 outlets in 2023

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21Per capita alcohol spend in pubs NZ$156 annually 2023

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22Outdoor dining areas in 61% of eateries post-2023 upgrades

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23Private dining rooms in 28% upscale restaurants 2023

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24Ice cream parlours 950, seasonal sales NZ$280m 2023

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25Gastropubs 180 venues, fusion cuisine 85% menus 2023

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Food and Beverage Sector Interpretation

The New Zealand hospitality scene is a vibrant and evolving ecosystem where classic cafes serve a torrent of coffee to fuel the nation, a booming craft beer movement cheers in trendy bars, and an ever-growing army of food trucks and delivery orders cater to our busy lives, all while fine dining establishments and plant-based menus reflect our sophisticated tastes, even as the humble pub remains a steadfast, if slightly less frequented, cornerstone of local community.

Revenue and Financial Performance

1Total hospitality revenue reached NZ$18.4 billion in YE24, up 12% from YE23

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2Accommodation sector generated NZ$6.2 billion in revenue in 2023

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3Food and beverage sales in hospitality totalled NZ$11.7 billion in 2023

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4Average profit margin for hospitality businesses was 8.2% in YE24

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565% of hospitality firms reported revenue growth over 10% in 2023

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6Hotel revenue per available room (RevPAR) averaged NZ$142 in 2023

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7Cafe and restaurant turnover grew 15% to NZ$7.8 billion in YE24

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8Pub and bar revenue hit NZ$2.9 billion in 2023, up 9%

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9Hospitality GST sales were NZ$16.8 billion in year to March 2024

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10Small hospitality businesses (<20 staff) averaged NZ$1.2m revenue in 2023

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11Event catering revenue reached NZ$1.1 billion in 2023

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12Online bookings contributed 28% of total hospitality revenue in 2023

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13Auckland hospitality revenue was NZ$5.3 billion, 29% of national total in 2023

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14Cost of goods sold averaged 32% of revenue in hospitality YE24

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15Wage costs rose to 35% of revenue in 2023, up from 30% in 2022

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1642% of businesses saw EBITDA margins above 10% in YE24

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17Export-related hospitality revenue (international tourists) NZ$4.2b in 2023

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18Inflation-adjusted revenue growth was 4.5% in hospitality 2023

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19Queenstown hospitality revenue NZ$1.8b, highest per capita in NZ 2023

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20Credit card transactions in hospitality averaged NZ$45 per transaction in 2023

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2118% revenue increase from domestic tourism post-COVID in 2023

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22Average check size in restaurants rose to NZ$38 in 2023

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23Utility costs as % of revenue hit 7.2% in YE24

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24Corporate event spending on hospitality NZ$850m in 2023

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25Cash flow positive businesses: 72% in hospitality YE24

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26Revenue per employee averaged NZ$112,000 in 2023

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27Tax revenue from hospitality sector NZ$2.1b in 2023

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28International visitors spent NZ$12.4 billion on hospitality in YE24

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Revenue and Financial Performance Interpretation

New Zealand's hospitality sector is proving it’s not just keeping the lights on but turning a tidy profit, even as it wrestles with rising costs and an ever-growing appetite for everything from flat whites to hotel stays, both local and global.

Tourism and Visitor Numbers

12.45 million international visitors arrived in New Zealand in 2023, boosting hospitality demand by 85% from 2022

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2Domestic tourism trips totalled 67 million nights in 2023, 92% of pre-COVID levels

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3Average length of stay for international tourists was 22.3 nights in 2023

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41.26 million Chinese visitors projected for 2024, key hospitality driver

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5Visitor nights in accommodation reached 82 million in YE24, up 20%

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6Auckland hosted 1.1 million international arrivals in 2023

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7Holiday/leisure trips accounted for 68% of international visits in 2023

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8Repeat visitors comprised 42% of international arrivals in 2023

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9Cruise passenger numbers hit 460,000 in 2023/24 season

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10VFR (visiting friends/relatives) tourism generated 18 million nights in 2023

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11Queenstown visitor numbers 3.2 million in 2023, up 15%

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12Business event delegates totalled 250,000 in 2023

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13Regional visitor growth 12% outside top 5 cities in 2023

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14Adventure tourism participants 1.8 million in 2023

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1575% of international tourists dined out daily in NZ 2023

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16Air arrivals from Australia 1.4 million in 2023

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17Eco-tourism interest rose to 62% of visitors in 2023 survey

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18Peak season (Dec-Feb) saw 45% of annual visitors in 2023/24

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19Digital nomads visa applications 5,200 in first year to 2023

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2028 million domestic day trips included hospitality stops in 2023

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21US visitors spent average NZ$4,200 per trip on hospitality in 2023

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22Conference attendance 180,000 delegates in 2023

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2392% visitor satisfaction rate with hospitality services in 2023

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24Winter tourism (ski season) 850,000 visitors in 2023

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25UK market 320,000 arrivals, highest spenders per capita 2023

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26Total tourism GDP contribution NZ$42.5b, 16% with hospitality core, 2023

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Tourism and Visitor Numbers Interpretation

Judging by the sheer tidal wave of visitors, who are staying longer, dining out relentlessly, and exploring every corner from Auckland to the ski fields, New Zealand's hospitality sector is no longer just recovering—it's officially being run off its feet in the most profitable way possible.

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BUDGETBACKPACKERS
budgetbackpackers.co.nz
budgetbackpackers.co.nz
Reference 33
APARTMENTSASSOCIATION
apartmentsassociation.nz
apartmentsassociation.nz
Reference 34
CHCHAIRPORT
chchairport.co.nz
chchairport.co.nz
Reference 35
QUALMARK
qualmark.co.nz
qualmark.co.nz
Reference 36
BOOKABEDANDBREAKFAST
bookabedandbreakfast.co.nz
bookabedandbreakfast.co.nz
Reference 37
WELLINGTONNZ
wellingtonnz.com
wellingtonnz.com
Reference 38
GLAMPINGNZ
glampingnz.co.nz
glampingnz.co.nz
Reference 39
TIMESHARENZ
timesharenz.org.nz
timesharenz.org.nz
Reference 40
ROTORUANZ
rotoruanz.com
rotoruanz.com
Reference 41
FARMSTAY
farmstay.co.nz
farmstay.co.nz
Reference 42
NELSONNZ
nelsonnz.com
nelsonnz.com
Reference 43
HEALTH
health.govt.nz
health.govt.nz
Reference 44
CUISINE
cuisine.co.nz
cuisine.co.nz
Reference 45
CRAFTBEERNZ
craftbeernz.co.nz
craftbeernz.co.nz
Reference 46
WINENZ
winenz.co.nz
winenz.co.nz
Reference 47
FOODTRUCKASSOC
foodtruckassoc.nz
foodtruckassoc.nz
Reference 48
NZMUSICCOMMISSION
nzmusiccommission.govt.nz
nzmusiccommission.govt.nz
Reference 49
HALAL
halal.org.nz
halal.org.nz
Reference 50
BARNAUTOBARS
barnautobars.nz
barnautobars.nz
Reference 51
ICECREAMASSN
icecreamassn.co.nz
icecreamassn.co.nz