Tourism in Australia

Overview

Safe trip: A strong rise in inbound tourist numbers has supported industry revenue

IBISWorld’s Tourism market research report offers insightful industry analysis and research into the market at the national level. IBISWorld’s in-depth industry market research is presented in a logical and consistent format. The industry report contains key industry statistics, market size, industry trends, and growth and profit forecasts for a 5-year outlook period.

REPORT SNAPSHOT
Market Share of Companies
Industry Statistics & Market Size
Revenue
$119bn
Annual Growth
2012 - 2017
3.0%
Annual Growth
2017 - 2022
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Profit
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Employment
600,917
Business
109,537

Industry Threats & Opportunities

  • A migration to online booking platforms has changed the way operators interact with consumers
  • Chinese tourists each spend more on average than other international visitors
  • Employment numbers are expected to increase over the next five years to satisfy rising demand

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    Industry Analysis & Industry Trends

    The Tourism industry has benefited from a strong rise in inbound tourist numbers over the past five years, with visitor numbers surging as the Australian dollar has depreciated. The weaker dollar has made it relatively cheaper for overseas visitors to travel to Australia. Domestic and international airlines have expanded their flight capacity to, from and within Australia over the past five years. This has contributed to lower airfares and provided more capacity to satisfy passenger demand, which has supported the Tourism industry's growth as more visitors have flocked to Australia. Tourist numbers from countries such as China, Malaysia and Singapore have risen sharply over the past five years, providing new growth avenues for tourism operators...

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    Industry Report - Industry Locations Chapter

    New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria have the largest shares of industry establishments. This distribution is largely in line with each state’s share of Australia’s population, with New South Wales and Victoria slightly over-represented in terms of population, while Queensland is under-represented. Australia’s other states and territories have relatively minor shares of industry establishments, due to their lower populations and business activity.

    Several other important factors influence a state’s share of industry establishments. These include the availability of airline flights and seats, and whether or not the state is a major entry and exit point of Australia. For..

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    Additional Insights for the Tourism Industry

    IBISWorld identifies 250 Key Success Factors for a business.The most important for the Tourism Industry are

  • Ability to quickly adopt new technology
  • Proximity to key attractions
  • Access to a multiskilled and flexible workforce

    • IBISWorld analysts also discuss how external factors such as Total visitor nights and International travel to Australia in the Tourism industry impact industry performance..

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    Industry Products

    What is the Tourism Industry?

    Industry firms mainly provide services to international and domestic visitors on trips shorter than one year. Visitors include those travelling for work-related purposes, such as conferences, and for leisure and personal reasons, such as visiting friends and relatives.

    Industry Products
    Retailing
    Transport
    Accommodation
    Takeaway and restaurant meals
    Recreation
    Industry Activities
    Travel agent service provision
    Tour operation
    Accommodation provision
    Domestic air service provision
    International air service provision
    Cafe and restaurant operation
    Hiring out motor vehicles
    Pub and tavern operation
    Club operation

    Table of Contents

    About this Industry
    Industry Definition
    Main Activities
    Similar Industries
    Additional Resources
    Industry at a Glance
    Industry Statistics Snapshot
    Industry Structure
    Executive Summary
    Industry Performance
    Executive Summary
    Key External Drivers
  • Total visitor nights
  • International travel to Australia
  • International travel by Australians
  • Consumer sentiment index
  • US dollars per Australian dollar

    • Current Performance
  • Chart: Revenue Growth

    • Industry Outlook
  • Landing down under
  • Industry structure
  • Future opportunities and challenges
  • Table: Tourism Industry Revenue Outlook

    • Industry Life Cycle
  • Life cycle reasons
  • Chart: Benchmarking - Tourism Industry Lifecycle vs The Economy

    • Products & Markets
    Supply Chains
    Key Buying Industries
  • Consumers

    • Key Selling Industries
  • Accommodation and Food Services
  • Casinos
  • Gyms and Fitness Centres
  • Integrated Logistics
  • Performing Arts Venues
  • Travel Agency and Tour Arrangement Services
  • Zoological and Botanical Gardens

    • Products & Services
  • Transport
  • Retailing
  • Accommodation
  • Takeaway and restaurant meals
  • Other
  • Recreation
  • Chart: Tourism Industry Products and Services Segmentation

    • Demand Determinants
    Major Markets
  • Domestic households
  • International travellers
  • Domestic businesses
  • Chart: Major Market Segmentation for the Tourism Industry

    • International Trade
    Business Locations
    Chart: Business Locations by State
    Competitive Landscape
    Market Share Concentration
    Key Success Factors
    Cost Structure Benchmarks
  • Chart: Cost Structure Benchmarking – Sector vs Tourism

    • Basis of Competition
    Barriers to Entry
  • Table: Barrier to Entry Checklist for the Tourism Industry

    • Industry Globalization
    Major Companies
    Qantas Airways Limited
  • Table: Qantas Airways Limited - financial performance

    • Operating Conditions
    Capital Intensity
  • Chart: Level of Capital Intensity for the Tourism Industry
  • Chart: Tools of the Trade: Growth Strategies for Success

    • Technology & Systems
    Revenue Volatility
  • Chart: Volatility vs Industry Growth

    • Regulation & Policy
    Industry Assistance
    Key Statistics
    Table: Industry Data for the Tourism Industry
    Includes:
  • Industry Revenue (2008-2022)
  • Industry Gross Product (2008-2022)
  • Establishments (2008-2022)
  • Businesses (2008-2022)
  • Employment (2008-2022)
  • Wages (2008-2022)

    • Table: Annual Percentage Change for Key Industry Data
    Table: Key Ratios for Industry Key Data
    Jargon & Glossary
    Codesharing
  • An agreement between two or more carriers to share the same flight but with tickets sold under different flight codes.
    • Management Agreement
  • Contract agreements with hotel building owners to manage a hotel on their behalf with guaranteed returns to owner and manager.
    • Tariff
  • A full schedule of fees for the use of accommodation amenities. It includes a disclosure of room rates and other rate information such as taxes and fees.

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    • Includes the necessary information to perform SWOT, PEST and STEER analysis.
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    • Historical data and analysis for the key drivers of this industry
    • A five-year forecast of the market and noted trends
    • Detailed research and segmentation for the main products and markets
    • An assessment of the competitive landscape and market shares for major companies
    • And of course, much more

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