Australasia

Rising travel costs and inflation-induced cost of living pressures fail to dampen the demand for New Zealanders wanting to travel overseas, with outbound travel numbers reaching record levels towards the end of the review period. According to…

Despite the significant cost-of-living pressures and rising travel costs, outbound tourism from New Zealand continues to flourish, defying expectations and reaching unprecedented levels in early 2024. Data from Statistics New Zealand highlights that…

The ongoing recovery in lodging sales across New Zealand in 2024 has been bolstered by the return of Chinese tourists and increased air connectivity with the United States. New airlines have launched services to New Zealand, while existing US…

In 2024, booking sales in New Zealand are set to record a double-digit increase. As New Zealand emerges from the pandemic and reopens its borders, international business travel has seen a substantial resurgence, even as the domestic market faces…

The resumption of Sichuan Airlines' Chengdu-Auckland route in 2024 marks a significant milestone in restoring New Zealand’s air travel links with China to their pre-COVID levels. The COVID-19 pandemic caused an abrupt cessation of international air…

Connected and autonomous vehicles are becoming more widespread, reflecting the automotive industry's digital and technological shift. This report sizes the autonomous vehicle market, specifying the countries and brands embracing driverless…

In 2024, travel in Australia continues to experience a strong recovery in inbound arrival numbers, particularly for leisure purposes. The growth in domestic trips slowed in 2023, with this trend continuing in 2024, as travel restrictions lifted and…

Travel and tourism in Australia continues to experience a broad recovery, with inbound arrivals sitting just below pre-pandemic levels in the first half of the year. A key driver of this recovery is the higher number of travellers visiting Australia…

Retail value sales of lodging in Australia continue to increase in 2024, albeit at a slower rate following three consecutive years of double-digit growth, resulting in a full recovery to pre-pandemic levels in 2023. This is being driven by…

Retail value sales of booking in Australia continue to record double-digit growth in 2024, following a full recovery to pre-pandemic levels the previous year, fuelled by a surge in "revenge travel." Despite the pressures of the high cost of living,…

The retail value of airlines in Australia has experienced a robust recovery, driven by rising ticket prices, while passenger levels continue to improve. This resurgence has seen airlines gradually reinstate routes that were paused during the…

Skin health positioning in fragrances is an under-penetrated space. Trending claims address skin sensitivity, but consumers are likely to demand more substantiated, specific claims. Skin health claims are significant drivers of the fragrance consumer…

Fragrances are gaining relevance among consumers experiencing anxiety and looking for emotional wellness. Fragrances, however, face many challenges, as they compete with aromatherapy and other sensory options. Fragrances are closely associated with…

This report provides valuable insights into product innovation in Australia, analysing data from EuromonitorInternational’sInnovation platform. The report covers the beauty, health and home categories, showing the level of new brand and sub-brand…

Consumers are increasingly switching to plain yoghurt in New Zealand with retail volume sales continuing to rise in 2024, while demand for flavoured yoghurt is falling (despite driving overall sales in the category). A significant proportion of this…

While all types of plant-based milk continue to grow in both retail value and volume terms in 2024, other plant-based milk, which primarily includes almond and oat options, continues to outperform soy drinks. Both oat milk and almond milk have…

Within other dairy in New Zealand, cream continues to sustain demand from consumers in 2024, recording both retail volume and value growth. The product is highly versatile and has many uses as a cooking ingredient, a relevant feature given the…

The consumption of fresh milk in New Zealand continues to rise in 2024, resulting in a full recovery to pre-pandemic retail volume levels. This indicates local consumers are returning to their usual spending habits in this segment of drinking milk…

Retail volume growth of dairy products and alternatives in New Zealand remains low in 2024, as the cost of living and inflation continue to be main drivers of consumer spending. Although inflation has shown signs of easing, especially for dairy…

The inflation of dairy products towards the end of the review period has been having a significant impact on the pricing of cheese in New Zealand, making it difficult for consumers to maintain their typical spending habits. Cheese is already…