Our Offices

Welcome to New Zealand

Established in 2002, Horwath HTL New Zealand is a professional firm providing specialist consulting services to public sector stakeholders and private sector clients.

We pride ourselves on being the leading source of independent advice and projections for the New Zealand hospitality, tourism and leisure industry.

Regional Contacts

000+

Years Market Experience

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Experts in Market

0,000+

Projects Completed

Capabilities

Creative solutions for a complicated world.

Strategy and Planning

It can be hard to know what the right move is. We understand the path ahead, let us help you succeed.

Growth, Sales and Marketing

Do more with what you have. Get your focus and resources to the right place.

Operational Support

What gets measured gets done, so start measuring. We show you the standards, then help you smash through them.

Valuation and Transaction Advisory

When there is a deal to be done, you may only have one chance. Let's get it right.

Sustainability

Sustainability and financial performance are two sides of the same coin. Future proof your assets.

Local insights

Cutting-edge analysis .

Viewpoint

Emerging Technology & Wellness

Horwath HTL NZ recently presented at the 2026 Design Inn Symposium in Adelaide, a partnered event with the Asia Pacific Hotel Industry Conference & Exhibition. This provided a timely opportunity to explore the intersection of wellness and technology, and to consider how emerging innovations are shaping the future of hospitality design, guest experience, and human wellbeing.

Douglas Drummond
Douglas Drummond
Director – Tourism and Leisure, New Zealand
Report

New Zealand Hotel Performance Focus May 2026

New Zealand’s hotel sector delivered a solid month in May, with hotels reporting 12.3% RevPAR growth compared to May last year. Download the report below to read our full analysis and regional highlights.

Wim Ruepert
Wim Ruepert
Director, New Zealand
Report

New Zealand Hotel Performance Focus April 2026

Despite ongoing geopolitical turmoil, New Zealand’s hotel sector delivered another strong month in April, with healthy RevPAR growth across the country’s key centres. Download the report below to read our full analysis and regional highlights.

Wim Ruepert
Wim Ruepert
Director, New Zealand
Report

New Zealand Hotel Performance Focus March & Q1 2026

New Zealand’s hotel sector finished the first quarter with strong momentum, carrying forward the exceptional performance recorded across January and February 2026, with no material signs of demand weakness in March following world events that started on 28 February. Download the report below to read our full analysis and regional highlights.

Wim Ruepert
Wim Ruepert
Director, New Zealand
Report

Leisure Leads, Business Lags

International visitor data showed that New Zealand’s recovery in 2025 was led by holidaymakers, with business travel still well behind. Download the report below to read our full analysis.

Wim Ruepert
Wim Ruepert
Director, New Zealand
Report

New Zealand Hotel Performance Focus February 2026

February was a standout month for the New Zealand hotel market, supported by strong international arrivals, a full events calendar, and favourable timing around public holidays.

Wim Ruepert
Wim Ruepert
Director, New Zealand