12 December Australians embrace Japan, Vietnam and Indonesia as travel surges in 2024 December 12, 2024 By Amanda Rixon Media Release 0 The Australian Travel Industry Association’s (ATIA) December Travel Trends report uses data from the ABS, Department of Infrastructure and analysis by the ATIA team. The most recent data shows that in October alone, 1.66 million Australians departed for international destinations, a 12.1% increase on the same month last year. Japan recorded an astounding 73.8% year-on-year growth (567,330 Australians travelling as of Oct Year End 2024 compared to the same period the previous year). Vietnam was up 35.4% (423,630) and Indonesia was 26% (1,644,010). In terms of total travellers, Indonesia was the top destination, followed by New Zealand at 1,344,150 up 8.2% and the USA at 732,490 (up 13%). 63.6% of Australians travelling in the year prior to October 2024 were holidaying, with 24% visiting friends and relatives, and 5% on business. Inbound, year-on-year, China is the fastest growing market in terms of visitors to Australia, with a 96.6% increase on last year. Visitors from South Korea to Australia have slightly overtaken Japan, with both showing near 50% growth on last year. QUOTES ATTRIBUTABLE TO ATIA DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP AND INDUSTRY AFFAIRS RICHARD TAYLOR: “Destinations like Japan, Vietnam and Indonesia are seeing unprecedented growth. Japan’s 73.8% year-on-year surge is phenomenal while Vietnam and Indonesia continue to rise by 35.4% and 26%, respectively. These figures highlight the evolving preferences of Australian travellers.” “Leisure travel is driving this surge, with 63.6% of Australians travelling for holidays. The strong focus on reconnecting with friends and family, as reflected in 24% of travellers, also highlights the personal value of travel.” “We know from our members that Australians’ appetite for travel, especially to emerging markets, is always strong. When deciding on your travel plans, whether it’s for holidaying or for business, choose an ATIA-Accredited business to make sure your travel plans deliver.” Related Articles ATIA Highlights the Critical Role of Travel Advisors This Global Travel Advisor Day The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) is using Global Travel Advisor Day (7 May 2025) to highlight the critical contribution accredited travel businesses and their incredible staff make every day to safer, smarter travel and championing their value as trusted professionals supporting millions of Australians. Australians’ travel boom continues, with strong growth in Asia and the US Australians are continuing to embrace international travel, with the latest ATIA Travel Trends report revealing significant growth in outbound travel, particularly to Japan, Indonesia and the United States. Asia Booms as Aussies Flock to Japan, China and Vietnam in Record Numbers Increasing numbers of Australians are turning to Asia for travel, with Japan, China, and Vietnam seeing the strongest growth as international destinations, according to the Australian Travel Industry Association’s (ATIA) May 2025 Travel Trends Report. Travel has a new home – the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) The Australian Travel Industry has a new peak industry body representing travel agents and advisors, tour operators, consolidators and wholesalers replacing the Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) effective today. ATIA and My First Job Launch “The Travel Gap” to Expand Travel Workforce The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) has joined forces with My First Job, the innovative youth employment platform, to launch The Travel Gap, a new initiative designed to inspire and support school leavers in discovering exciting, real-world careers within Australia’s travel industry. CVFR Travel Group announced as the official Afterparty sponsor for NTIA 2024 CVFR Travel Group is the official sponsor of the highly anticipated National Travel Industry Awards (NTIA) Afterparty, showcasing their ongoing dedication to the Australian travel industry. Showing 0 Comment Comments are closed.