ATIA Reports Significant Surge in Outbound Travel
The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) reveals remarkable growth in international travel among Australians, with significant increases in trips to Japan, Indonesia, and the United States.
This report indicates a 16.2% rise in international trips by Australians for the year ending December 2024, totaling 11.6 million trips.
Major Destinations
- Japan experienced a 56.9% increase with 798,710 Australians visiting.
- Indonesia saw 1.68 million Australian travellers, marking a 22.7% increase.
- The United States recorded 735,210 Australian visitors, which is a 10.2% rise.
Inbound Travel
Inbound travel to Australia grew robustly with a 15.1% rise, amounting to 8.27 million visitors. The fastest-growing market was China, which noted a 66.4% increase in visitors.
Popular Months for Travel
- July was the most favorable month for holiday travel, with 63.1% of travellers citing leisure as their reason.
- January had a high percentage of visits to relatives at 34.8%.
Airline Market Data
- Qantas Airways led international travel with a 17.3% market share.
- Jetstar followed with 11.7% and Singapore Airlines had 9.8%.
These findings underscore the resilience of the travel sector as well as the increasing desire among Australians for international exploration.
