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New Zealand Hotels Figures – H1 2026
August 18, 2026 11 Minute Read
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- Our latest New Zealand Hotels Figures report highlights continued strengthening across the New Zealand hotel sector, supported by a strong summer trading period, growing international visitation and limited new hotel supply. Nationwide hotel occupancy increased to 69.7%, while ADR and RevPAR rose 4.9% and 10.5% respectively compared with last year.
- International visitor arrivals reached 3.67 million in the year to June 2026, representing 94% of pre-pandemic levels. Australian arrivals surpassed 2019 levels, while Chinese visitation recorded the strongest growth of any major inbound market, increasing 27% year-on-year.
- Performance improvements were evident across all major markets. Christchurch emerged as the country's strongest occupancy market, benefiting from new event and sporting infrastructure, while Queenstown maintained its position as New Zealand's leading hotel market, achieving the highest ADR and RevPAR nationally. Auckland continued its recovery, supported by renewed convention demand and international tourism growth, while Wellington recorded improving performance despite ongoing softness in government-related travel demand.