Doing Business Offshore

Last Updated on: 6 June 2012

Business methods in the UK closely parallel New Zealand and exporters are unlikely to encounter any unfamiliar situations with regard to business practice. In terms of reaching customers, the way people research and book travel has changed in the last five years. Better access to broadband internet and the growth of e-commerce have been major factors behind this shift in behaviour.

Market Key Facts

Sources: CIA World Factbook (Currency, Population, Language)
www.statistics.gov.uk (Total Outbound Travel)

Key Source Regions/Cities London, South England, Midland, Scotland, Wales
Direct Routes into New Zealand London - Auckland
Airlines Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways
Leave Entitlement 23 days basic per annum
Population 62,698,362 (July 2010 est.)
Languages English
Currency British Pound (GBP)
Total Outbound Travellers 55,000,000 (YE Dec 2010)
Peak Booking Periods September - February
Peak Travel Periods November - March

Doing Business in the UK

Business methods in the UK closely parallel New Zealand and exporters are unlikely to encounter any unfamiliar situations with regard to business practice.

See below to download more information on working in the UK market.

Distribution Channel Research

Find out how UK visitors plan and book their holidays. See our Distribution Channel Research.

Want to know more about doing business in the UK?

Visit the New Zealand Trade & Enterprise corporate website