Moderate Growth Continues
The latest International Visitor Survey shows that visitor numbers, nights spent and expenditure are all up over the year to September proving the resilience of Australia’s tourism industry.
Tourism Research Australia found moderate growth in overseas visitors to Australia over the past year, up 1% but a decline in the most recent quarter down 2%. Nights for the year are up 4% and spend up a healthy 5%.
Growth in visitor numbers from Asia displaced declines from traditional markets such as Europe, North America and Japan. Growth out of Asia was led by China where visitor numbers were up 20% for the year. Strong growth was also recorded for Indonesia and India where visitor numbers were up 12% and 9% respectively.
In the September quarter, international visitor numbers were down by 2%. However, nights and spend rose by 4% and 3% respectively on the back of strong business growth. Inbound business nights were up 18% for the quarter and spending by 13%.
Business growth is also demonstrated across the year with international business travel now exceeding pre-GFC levels, and the year-ending September 2011 business numbers for visitors, nights and spend are the highest 12-month totals on record.
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