| Tourism Industry is a major contributor to the | | | | Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Germany. |
| Australian GDP and it's constantly increasing its market | | | | Although it's difficult to differentiate the number of |
| share. Since past two decades, Australian tourism | | | | people visiting Australia for business meetings and that |
| especially international tourism has been growing every | | | | for tourist activities, it can be appropriately said that the |
| year. So, let's discuss how and why this country has | | | | former is greater than the latter. |
| been attracting enthusiasts from all over the world. | | | | It's been noticed that Japanese travelers make up a |
| Visa is definitely required to enter this tourist heaven, | | | | unique and extensive part of Australian tourism sector. |
| but not if you are a New Zealander. Travelers need a | | | | These tourists visit Australia specifically to witness the |
| full visa. However, few passport holders from OECD | | | | magnificence of iconic places like Gold Coast, Cairns, |
| and people from some East Asian countries are | | | | Sydney, and Uluru. Again, almost every tourist's |
| permitted to apply through a simple procedure adopted | | | | schedule involves exploring the country's wildlife |
| by Electronic Travel Authority. | | | | especially koala. |
| Along with the presence of beautiful panoramas and | | | | Another major contributor to this industry is the |
| exciting adventure opportunities, the government has | | | | backpacker population. This group of people are young |
| also taken much effort to promote Australian Tourism. | | | | and mostly from North America and Western |
| Many commercials are published in every corner of | | | | European countries. These travelers spend much |
| the world that highlights attractions of Australia. Few | | | | more time in Australia than any other tourist. Many of |
| publicity activities are also based on the laid back | | | | these backpackers visit this country on a working |
| attitude of the country. And few campaigns are also | | | | holiday visa that enables them to spend more time in |
| influenced by its bold and cheeky behavior. | | | | the country. This visa is for people in the age group of |
| This country makes sure that every year many | | | | 18-30 years, who like to work and spend for a year in |
| advertisements must be released in most of the | | | | Australia. |
| countries around the world because Australian tourism | | | | It can also be inappropriate to say that Australian |
| is a major contributor to its GDP. | | | | tourism is completely driven by international tourists. |
| People from many countries visit this island. However, | | | | Australians are very keen on traveling especially |
| there are few countries that primarily contribute to the | | | | domestically. And why would someone like to travel to |
| growth of Australian industry. The top ten countries | | | | other countries when Australia itself is remarkably |
| from where people visit this island are - New Zealand, | | | | beautiful with white beaches, abundant national parks, |
| Japan, United Kingdom, United States, China, South | | | | and audacious adventures. |