Natural disasters hit New Zealand arrivals
International arrivals into New Zealand fell by 10 percent during June 2011 to 131,269 when compared to the same month in 2010 (145,825) on the back of disruptions caused by the Chilean ash cloud, Statistics New Zealand figures show.
In the 12 months to June 2011, 2,501,303 international visitors arrived in New Zealand which is comparable to the year to June 2010 (2,501,264).
June arrivals fell from key markets including Australia (down 14.9 percent), UK (down 19.1 percent) and US (down 9.7 percent), while China (up 22.5 percent), Malaysia (up 47.1 percent) and Singapore (up 18.6 percent) maintained their growth on the back of increased aviation links.
Tourism New Zealand chief executive Kevin Bowler said the decline in arrivals from New Zealand’s top three visitor markets was disappointing but not unexpected.
“Given the trans-Tasman flight disruption caused by the Chilean ash cloud from June 12 and the late start to our snow season, the Australian figures do not come as a surprise.”
Ian Jarrett
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