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Eurosummer still a compelling lure for Australian travellers regardless of global events
And annual inbound arrivals deliver solid growth despite a weaker last quarter The lure of a Euro Summer for Australian travellers has not been tempered by the conflict in the Middle East with more Aussies poised to flock to destinations across the continent for the last day of the summer and the popular shoulder season…
Strong numbers, shifting routes and an industry that refuses to flinch
Australia’s tourism industry rallied in early 2026 with international visitors spending $13.0 billion in Australia in the quarter ending 31 March 2026 – up 15.2% on the same period last year according to Tourism Research Australia’s latest International Visitor Survey data released on 24 June 2026. Importantly the new data heralded the return of a…
Strong numbers. Unfortunate timing.
Strong numbers. Unfortunate timing. The ABS Overseas Arrivals and Departures data for February 2026, released last week, captures Australia’s international border data in the final weeks before the Middle East conflict began to bite. The numbers are strong – in some respects stronger than pre-pandemic benchmarks. They are also, in all likelihood, the last relatively…
International travel is back, but the next 12 months won’t be all smooth sailing
International travel is back, but the next 12 months won’t be all smooth sailing Australia’s international travel story looked pretty rosy by the end of 2025. Planes were full, the numbers were heading in the right direction and every sign pointed to a sector finally achieving the recovery it deserved after years of disruption.…
Outbound Australians: Where We Are Going and Why It Matters
Outbound Australians: Where We Are Going and Why It Matters Australians are heading overseas in record numbers, and the latest ABS data from August and July 2025 reveals a resurgence in international travel that’s shaping industry dynamics, airline route decisions, and destination marketing priorities Key Data: Comparing August & July 2025 vs. 2024 Month Short-term…
International Travel builds momentum— but the full story is still unfolding
ABS Overseas Arrivals and Departures Australia’s inbound international travel sector continues to rebuild momentum, with new ABS Overseas Arrivals and Departures data for August 2025 released today showing encouraging signs. The latest ABS data – which provides one of the most up-to-date pictures of international travel trends – reveals short-term arrivals to Australia were up…
Domestic Travel Remains Resilient, But Spending Softens
Australia’s domestic tourism industry remained stable in the June 2025 quarter, according to the latest National Visitor Survey results released by Tourism Research Australia on 24 September 2025. Overnight trip volumes rose 2% year-on-year. Nights away also increased 2%. However, total spending fell by 3% compared to the same period in 2024. This suggests cautious…