In January 2009 compared with January 2008:
- Total guest nights were 3 percent lower.
- International guest nights were 7 percent lower and domestic guest nights were 1 percent lower.
- Nine of the 12 regions recorded fewer guest nights.
- Four of the five accommodation types had fewer guest nights.

| Cathryn Ashley-Jones |
12 March 2009 |
| Government Statistician |
ISSN 1178-0207 |