35543 (2026). Glen Bennett to the Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

Written Question

Published date: 21 Aug 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	35543 (2026)
Question asked:	09 Aug 2026
Member asking:	Glen Bennett
Portfolio:	Minister for Tourism and Hospitality
Minister replying:	Hon Louise Upston
Answer received:	16 Aug 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_35543_2026
Document guid:	4108c412-d32b-4cac-8ac3-aea4552cf494

35543 (2026). Glen Bennett to the Minister for Tourism and Hospitality: What is the estimated additional annual visitor spend in the downside scenario of the Project M business case pertaining to the Michelin Guide?

Hon Louise Upston: Tourism New Zealand's analysis estimated the number of additional annual international visitor spend in the downside scenario of the Project M business case to be $46.3 million.