| In January 2008 compared with January 2007: |
- Domestic guest nights increased 6 percent, to 2.7 million guest nights.
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- Seven of the 12 regions recorded higher guest nights, led by Canterbury, Auckland and the Bay of Plenty.
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- International guest nights decreased 4 percent, to 1.7 million guest nights.
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- Guest nights for five of the 12 regions were the highest on record, led by Canterbury, Auckland and Otago.
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- Total guest nights increased 2 percent to a record 4.5 million.
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- Caravan parks/camping grounds showed the largest increase of the five accommodation types.
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