The 2023 edition of the New Zealand Hotels & Chains Report offers a detailed analysis of the hospitality sector in New Zealand, focusing on the performance, distribution, and future development of hotel chains across the country. Drawing on data from New Zealand’s accommodation programmes (ADP and HDNZ), as well as from STR and our database, Horwath HTL presents this overview of 662 New Zealand accommodation properties, including hotels, serviced apartments, lodges and other boutique accommodation comprising almost 42,000 guest rooms. The most comprehensive data set reporting on the country’s occupancies and Average Daily Rates (ADR) is from Hotel Data New Zealand (HDNZ), which includes circa 24,874 rooms across 214 of the country’s major hotels and serviced apartments, or 61% of the room supply within its category.

New Zealand’s hotel industry has experienced significant growth in revenue and profitability. However, the outlook for continued improvement in 2019 and beyond is uncertain due to fluctuating growth rates and changing market dynamics. Understanding the market is essential for current and future hotel industry investors.

We are delighted to announce the latest version of our most popular publication, the Chains and Hotels Report. 11 key markets in Asia Pacific are highlighted, examining the relationship between branded hotels and their independent counterparts. Who has the most successful brands? Who is growing the fastest? Which market has the least amount of hotels connected to a brand? Who has the most? The Asia Pacific region has seen significant growth in its hospitality sector, with chain hotels playing a major role. This report offers a comprehensive analysis of the chain hotel market across key Asia Pacific countries, highlighting the dominance of international brands, market penetration rates, and the trends shaping the industry.