Tourism New Zealand reports increasing number of visitors travelling to New Zealand this summer, with total arrivals up 7.1 per cent for the year. This is not surprising at all! New Zealand is one of the most beautiful countries on earth and a perfect destination for nature-lovers and adventure-seekers. Although the numbers apply to visitors arriving to the ‘Land of the Long White Cloud‘ in general, New Zealand yacht charter is also gaining in popularity as discerning travellers seek new destinations and exciting places to discover.

Aoraki-Mount Cook National Park – Canterbury – Photo by Miles Holden – Image courtesy of Tourism New Zealand

The data, released today, by Statistics New Zealand confirms that much of the annual growth in visitors comes from vacation arrivals, up 9.9 per cent for the year ending March, 2015.

“It has been a spectacular summer for the tourism industry and there is a feeling of great positivity out there, which is encouraging to see.” Tourism New Zealand Chief Executive Kevin Bowler said.

Milford Sound – Fiordland – Kayak – Photo by Chris Sisarich – Tourism New Zealand

A positive overall growth has been detected coming out of Australia up 4.3%, the UK up 4.1% and India up 27.5%. There has been an impressive growth from China, with vacationers up over 23.8% pushing total arrivals up by 23.3%.

“What is most encouraging to see is continued signs that we are attracting more high-quality visitors from this market with stays days up 32.7% and for the year ending December 2014, spend up 50.0%”

Formosa Golf Resort – Auckland – Photo by Chris McLennan – Image courtesy of Tourism New Zealand

There are great results from holidays out of the Asian markets of Singapore, Japan as well as Korea. Every year the growth is well supported by solid holiday arrivals from the Western countries like US, UK and Germany. Other priority emerging markets, such as Brazil and Indonesia have shown great performance as well.

Auckland – Photo by Chris McLennan – Image courtesy of Tourism New Zealand

We hope that Tourism New Zealand will see a steady increase in luxury yacht charters as well, as we tirelessly strive to promote this fabulous country, offering endless possibilities for yacht charterers. To read more about the beautiful New Zealand and charter yachts available in this area continue here…