35554 (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:	35554 (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_35554_2026
Document guid:	cb8615da-1e82-4856-a4ea-9eb901f69d06

35554 (2026). Glen Bennett to the Minister for Tourism and Hospitality: What evidence, if any, by title and date is New Zealand's inclusion in the Michelin Guide estimated to bring up to 36,000 additional international visitors a year?

Hon Louise Upston: Tourism New Zealand tracks arrivals growth along with a range of other measures to help understand the impact of Michelin on visitation to New Zealand. For example, awareness of New Zealand as a Michelin destination, and food and beverage as a driver of destination choice.