TARANAKI VISITOR STATISTICS JUNE 2018

TARANAKI VISITOR STATISTICS JUNE 2018

Taranaki Visitor Statistics At a Glance: Year ending June 2018 For the 12 months ending June 2018 there were 316,657 visitors who stayed in commercial accommodation (e.g. motels) in the Taranaki region resulting in over 668,266 guest nights. Percentage change in Guest Nights from previous year Year ending June 2018 Visitor arrivals increased (4.2%) and they stayed longer (2.3%) with a resulting increase in overall guest nights (6.6%) relative to the previous 12 months. This compared with a 2.4% increase nationally in guest nights. 18 16 14 12 New Zealand Taranaki 15.6 81.5% of Taranaki s commercial guest nights were from domestic visitors, with the balance, (18.5%) being international. Domestic guest nights increased 4.8%. International guest nights increased even more at an impressive 15.6%. This compared with 1.3% nationally for domestic guest nights and 3.8% for international guest nights. 10 8 6 4 2 0 4.8 1.3 Domestic 3.8 International

JUNE QUARTER 2018 RESULTS During the June 2018 quarter, Taranaki experienced an increase in guest nights (4%), however there were fewer arrivals (-3.2%), although people stayed longer (7.5%). South Taranaki had less visitors (-17.7%) but they stayed significantly longer (14.2%) resulting in a decline in guest nights (-6%). Stratford had fewer arrivals as well (-13.8%), a moderate increase in length of stay (1.3%) but fewer guest nights (-12.7%). New Plymouth District performed the strongest in both visitor numbers (0.7%) and length of stay (7%) resulting in a growth in guest nights of 7.7%. Taranaki outperformed New Zealand on many indicators as showcased below. 20 June 2018 Quarter - Percentage change relative to same time last year Stratford South Taranaki New Plymouth District Taranaki New Zealand 15 14.2 10 5 0-5 -10 7.7 7 7.5 7.4 4 4.6 0.7 0.8 1.3-0.4 Guest Nights Guest arrivals Average length of stay Occupancy rate -3.2-6 -1.2-2.8-0.4-15 -12.7-13.8-11.8-20 -17.7

JUNE ANNUAL 2018 RESULTS During the 12 months ending June 2018, Taranaki experienced an increase in guest nights (6.6%), as a result of increased visitor arrivals (4.2%), and people stayed longer (2.3%). South Taranaki had less visitors (-3%) but those that came stayed significantly longer that last year (11.6%) resulting in an increase in guest nights (8.3%). Stratford conversely had more arrivals (10.5%), but they stayed for a shorter duration (-2%) however still resulted in an increase in commercial guest nights (8.3%). New Plymouth District experienced more visitors (4.8%) and they stayed longer (1.3%) resulting in a growth of 6.2% in guest nights. Taranaki outperformed New Zealand on all indicators. 14 Year Ending June 2018 % change over previous 12 months Stratford South Taranaki New Plymouth District Taranaki New Zealand 12 10.5 11.6 10 8 6 4 2 8.3 8.3 6.2 6.6 4.8 4.2 2.4 2.7 1.3 2.3 7 8 6.4 1.7 0-2 -4 Guest Nights Guest arrivals Average length of stay -0.3-0.1 Occupancy rate -2-3

The outcomes for Taranaki are reflected below in the commercial accommodation trend line.

Hotels Motels Backpackers Holiday Parks Variations by Accommodation Type Hotels, Motels and Holiday Parks carried the bulk of commercial guest nights for the 12 month period for Taranaki. Guest nights in holiday parks and motels performed particularly strongly in Taranaki relative to the previous 12 months, and surpassed the national growth rate. Commercial Guest Nights by Accommodation Type - Taranaki Year ending June 2018 Holiday Parks, 167,538, 27% Hotels, 163,849, 26% 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0-2 Growth/Decline in Guest Nights by Accommodation Type - Year ending June 2018 0.8 3.5 6.9 Taranaki 0.5 New Zealand -0.9-1.1 13.5 5.9 Backpackers, 38,451, 6% Motels, 256,919, 41%

Expenditure 12 months to July 2018 Visitor expenditure for the 12 months to July 2018 was estimated at $400 million (MBIE) for the Taranaki region, an increase of 14% relative to the previous 12 month period. Annual Total Spend Year to July 2018 $10,000m $8,000m $6,000m $4,000m $2,000m $0m $8,318m $1,878m $3,883m $160m $640m $1,029m $398m $363m $1,120m $3,861m $662m $400m $302m $2,637m $2,544m $555m

Percent change in total spend: 12 months ending July 2018 V 12 months ending July 2018 20% 18% 16% 14% 12% 10% 8% 6% 4% 2% 0% 6% 6% 14% 17% 5% 6% 11% 4% 2% 12% 9% 14% 2% 6% 5% 8% Tourism spend by District - Year end July 2018 $m South Taranaki District, 21.0, 5% Stratford District, 53.0, 13% New Plymouth District, 326.0, 82%

Visitor Spend by Product in Taranaki Year to July 2018 $m 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 Retail sales - other Food and beverage serving services Retail sales - fuel and other automotive products Other Tourism Products Retail sales - alcohol, food and beverages Other passenger transport Accommodation services Cultural, recreation and gambling services

APPENDIX Below: Commercial Accommodation Monitor Details for Year and Quarter ending June 2018 Quarter - June 2018 % change Actual % from same time last year Stratford South Taranaki Guest Nights -12.7-6 7.7 4 New Plymouth District Taranaki NZ Stratford South Taranaki New Plymouth District Taranaki NZ - 0.4 8,055 21,393 113,009 142,457 8,238,985 Guest arrivals -13.8-17.7 0.7-3.2 0.8 4,431 8,327 52,373 65,132 4,188,129 Average length of stay 1.3 14.2 7 7.5-1.2 1.82 2.57 2.16 2.19 1.97 Occupancy rate -11.8-2.8 7.4 4.6-0.4 20.7 28.7 37.72 34.67 39.24 Annual - June 2018 % change Actual YE % from previous yr Stratford South Taranaki New Plymouth District Taranaki NZ Stratford South Taranaki New Plymouth District Taranaki NZ Guest Nights 8.3 8.3 6.2 6.6 2.4 41,555 98,571 528,141 668,266 39,893,225 Guest arrivals 10.5-3 4.8 4.2 2.7 25,463 40,049 251,144 316,657 20,070 - Average length of stay -2 11.6 1.3 2.3 0.3 1.63 2.46 2.10 2.11 1.99 Occupancy rate 7-0.1 8 6.4 1.7 25.33 30.05 41.64 38.15 45.14 Data sources: MBIE: Monthly Regional Tourism Estimates of Expenditure Statistics NZ: Commercial Accommodation Monitor