Accommodation Survey: October 2008

Embargoed until 10:45am  –  11 December 2008

Highlights

In October 2008 compared with October 2007:

  • Total guest nights increased 4 percent.
  • Domestic guest nights increased 16 percent while international guest nights decreased 11 percent.
  • Nine of the 12 regions recorded more guest nights, led by Wellington and Auckland.
  • Four of the five accommodation types had more guest nights, led by hotels and caravan parks/camping grounds.

Graph, Domestic and International Guest Nights.

Geoff Bascand 11 December 2008
Government Statistician ISSN 1178-0207