Oprah Winfrey’s decision to present a series of special shows in Australia could boost the country’s international appeal, claims tourism minister Martin Ferguson. Oprah Winfrey’s decision to present a series of special shows in Australia could boost the country’s international appeal, claims tourism minister Martin Ferguson.Mr Ferguson believes the current strength of the Australian dollar could be undermining the number « Continue Reading »
The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) believes Australia’s tourism market will not suffer from the strong dollar. The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) believes Australia’s tourism market will not suffer from the strong dollar.ATEC’s managing director Matt Hingerty explained the inbound tourism sector is performing well compared to last year’s levels, reports e-Travel Blackboard. He added that the strength of « Continue Reading »
The number of people arriving on flights to Australia is expected to increase over the coming year. More travellers are expected to book flights to Australia over the next 12 months, according to one organisation in the country.The latest figures issued by the Tourism Forecasting Committee (TFC) predict that inbound arrivals will rise by 5.5 per cent by the end « Continue Reading »
More people have been touching down on flights to Australia in the first three months of this year, compared with 2009. New figures have shown that more people visited Australia during the first quarter of 2010 than in the same period the year before.The International Visitor Survey revealed that the nation saw six per cent more arrivals during this time. « Continue Reading »