Exchange Rates and Tourism Relationships in New Zealand
Last updated:
May 2008
This research provides valuable information in understanding the relationship between exchange rates and tourism in New Zealand and helps inform planning processes both in industry and in government.
Exchange Rates and Tourism Relationships in New Zealand
It examines how changes in exchange rate affect inbound visitor numbers and expenditure, as well as outbound travel and indirectly domestic tourism.
The research investigated seven inbound and four outbound key markets, each by three travel purposes and total. It used quarterly exchange rates and visitor data for the period 1990-2005.
The research was undertaken for the Ministry by the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (NZIER).
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