Destination Queenstown (DQ) and Lake Wānaka Tourism (LWT) provide a set of resources that offer timely, practical data and insights on the visitor economy in Queenstown and Wānaka. These help members and stakeholders draw their own conclusions to support planning and business decisions. The resources include publicly available tourism data, RTO-commissioned research, and purchased datasets.
How can I receive DQ LWT Data and Insights updates?
Easy - sign up to receive our member communications and make sure you tick the "Data and Insights" selection. DQ and LWT now send one comprehensive Data and Insights email each month. It brings together the previous month’s destination performance, the Forward Outlook, and a selection of useful RTO-produced research and insight pieces.
Who can I contact for more information about Data and Insights?
Reach out to DQ's Data and Insights Analyst, Eilidh Blanchard for any Data and Insights related questions or information.
What is the Queenstown Forward Outlook and how can I access it?
The forward outlook is an RTO created resource that indicates the current levels of accommodation occupancy in Queenstown. Its weighted 90% on currently booked forward occupancy rates and 10% on predictive forward booking data. This resource is refreshed and posted every week on Thursday by midday. Access the forward outlook or select from the drop-down menu from the navigation.
Please note the Forward Outlook is only available for the Queenstown region, but alternatives are being explored to support the establishment of a similar Wānaka Forward Outlook resource.
Upcoming Member Events
Industry events are a great way to connect with others in the region, learn more about relevant topics from the experts, and hear the latest from Destination Queenstown and Lake Wānaka Tourism.
November11
The Summer Outlook: Understanding Queenstown's Visitor Trends & Data
DQ Office, 10:00-11:00am
Get a first look at how winter performed and what the data is telling us about the summer ahead.
