AFTA Travel Trends. August 2017

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1 AFTA Travel Trends August 2017 AFTA Travel Trends Report 2017

Inbound and Outbound overview Introduction This snapshot provides an overview of the balance of trade between Inbound and Outbound Travel for

2 Inbound and Outbound overview Introduction This snapshot provides an overview of the balance of trade between Inbound and Outbound Travel for Year end of June It uses information provided by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Overseas Arrivals and Departures (OAD) data set.

3 Total Visitor and Australian departure and arrivals Year End June 2017 The ABS collects data on all travellers entering and leaving Australia through the Inbound and Outbound Passenger Card. This section displays the number of international tourists entering and Australians departing Australia as of June Year end 2016 and For travel and tourism to be sustainable it is imperative that the trade between each country is balanced and this snapshot tracks overall benefits to each country. The countries chosen are the major Australian source markets and desired destinations. June YE 2016 Total Number of international visitors to Australia Inbound June YE 2016 Total number of international trips by Australians Outbound June YE 2017 Total Number of international visitors to Australia Inbound June YE 2017 Total number of international trips by Australians Outbound New Zealand 1,322,300 1,285,700 1,350,900 1,358,800 China 1,151, ,100 1,268, ,800 UK 700, , , ,000 USA 655,200 1,037, ,300 1,066,800 Singapore 426, , , ,100 Japan 380, , , ,900 Malaysia 354, , , ,200 South Korea 258,200 66, , ,200 India 240, , , ,000 Hong Kong 236, , , ,400 Indonesia 152,600 1,184, ,100 1,184,700 Thailand 84, ,100 93, ,400 Fiji 32, ,100 38, ,900 National Total 7,837,200 9,668,400 8,552,700 10,022,500 Source: June 2017 Short-term Movement, Visitor Arrivals and Departures - Selected Countries of Residence: Seasonally adjusted

4 Inbound Report Introduction These snapshots provide an overview of the performance of the Australian inbound tourism sector. It uses information provided by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Overseas Arrivals and Departures (OAD) data set. Performance indicators are provided for each market and month. A neutral rating is provided for markets which have a year on year variation of (+/-) 2%.

5 Where are our participants? Total inbound tourists to Australia June 2017 This section displays the number of international tourists travelling to Australia each month as of June Year end 2016 and Key Highlights While still positive, June saw the lowest percentage growth increase in 3 years. Month Year end change Year end change 2017 Performance July 608, % 692, % Positive August 622, % 691, % Positive September 634, % 710, % Positive October 631, % 707, % Positive November 647, % 701, % Positive December 660, % 705, % Positive January 657, % 712, % Positive February 646, % 714, % Positive March 671, % 712, % Positive April 679, % 747, % Positive May 679, % 732, % Positive June 697, % 725, % Positive Total 7,837, % 8,552, % Positive 750, , ,000 Total passenger arrivals have increased 38.2% in the last 5 years. 600, , ,000 of tourists 2016 of tourists year average Source: June 2017 Short-term Movement, Visitor Arrivals - Selected Countries of Residence: Seasonally adjusted

6 Where are our participants? Year end changes to major Australian source markets June 2017 This section displays the performance of the major Australian source markets for international travellers as of June Year end 2016 and Destination Year end change Year end change 2017 Performance New Zealand 1,322, % 1,350, % Positive China 1,151, % 1,268, % Positive UK 700, % 726, % Positive USA 655, % 758, % Positive Singapore 426, % 445, % Positive Japan 380, % 424, % Positive Malaysia 354, % 399, % Positive South Korea 258, % 293, % Positive India 240, % 277, % Positive Hong Kong 236, % 263, % Positive National Total 7,837, % 8,552, % Positive 1,400,000 Key Highlights Inbound arrivals are significantly above the 5 year average across all major markets. 1,200,000 1,000, , ,000 China experienced its lowest percentage growth increase in 5 years. 400, ,000 0 New Zealand China UK USA Singapore Japan Malaysia South Korea India Hong Kong YE 16 Coutnry YE 17 Country 5 year average Source: June 2017 Short-term Movement, Visitor Arrivals - Selected Countries of Residence: Seasonally adjusted

7 Where are our participants? Monthly changes to major Australian source markets June 2017 This section displays the performance of the major Australian source markets for international tourists comparing the month of June 2016 to June Destination Year end change Year end change 2017 Performance New Zealand 115, % 110, % Negative China 102, % 114, % Positive UK 59, % 60, % Neutral USA 58, % 66, % Positive Singapore 36, % 37, % Neutral Japan 34, % 36, % Positive Malaysia 32, % 32, % Neutral South Korea 24, % 24, % Neutral India 21, % 24, % Positive Hong Kong 22, % 22, % Neutral National Total 697, % 725, % Positive Key Highlights New Zealand experienced it s first negative growth performance in 5 years. USA maintained its double digit growth for the 4 th consecutive year. 120, ,000 80,000 60,000 40,000 20,000 0 New Zealand China UK USA Singapore Japan Malaysia South Korea India Hong Kong Jun-16 Jun-17 5 year average Source: June 2017 Short-term Movement, Visitor Arrivals - Selected Countries of Residence: Seasonally adjusted

8 Outbound Report Introduction This snapshot provides an overview of the performance of the Australian outbound travel sector. It uses information provided by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Overseas Arrivals and Departures (OAD) data set. Performance indicators are provided for each market. A neutral rating is provided for markets which have a year on year variation of (+/-) 2%.

9 Total outbound Australian travellers June 2017 This section displays the number of Australians travelling outbound each month as of June Year end 2016 and Month Year end change Year end change 2017 Performance July % 832, % Positive August % 829, % Positive September % 826, % Positive October % 840, % Positive November % 811, % Positive December % 829, % Positive January % 849, % Positive February % 833, % Positive March % 809, % Negative April % 850, % Positive May % 865, % Positive June % 846, % Neutral Total 9,668, % 10,022, % Positive Key Highlights March saw it s third negative performance in the last 4 years. Over the last 5 years total average growth is 4.8%. 880, , , , , , , , , , year average Source: June 2017 Short-term Movement, Resident Departures - Selected Destinations: Seasonally adjusted

10 Year end changes to popular international destinations travelled to by Australian s June 2017 This section displays the performance of the top destinations Australian s are travelling to as of June Year end 2016 and Destination Year end change Year end change 2017 Performance New Zealand 1,285, % 1,358, % Positive Indonesia 1,184, % 1,184, % Neutral USA 1,037, % 1,066, % Positive UK 605, % 598, % Neutral Thailand 548, % 530, % Negative China 438, % 472, % Positive Singapore 369, % 395, % Positive Japan 343, % 376, % Positive Fiji 344, % 340, % Neutral India 299, % 335, % Positive National Total 9,668, % 10,022, % Positive Key Highlights The number of Australians travelling to Thailand is at it s lowest level in 5 years. 1,600,000 1,400,000 1,200,000 1,000, ,000 Indonesia s popularity has remained consistent over the last 3 years. 600, , ,000 0 New Zealand Indonesia USA UK Thailand China Singapore Japan Fiji India YE 16 Country YE 17 Country 5 year average Source: June 2017 Short-term Movement, Resident Departures - Selected Destinations: Seasonally adjusted

11 Monthly changes to popular international destinations travelled to by Australian s June 2017 This section displays the performance of the top destinations Australian s are travelling to comparing June 2016 to June 2017 Destination Year end change Year end change 2017 Performance New Zealand 109, % 116, % Positive Indonesia 116, % 93, % Negative USA 90, % 88, % Negative UK 49, % 50, % Positive Thailand 46, % 46, % Neutral China 38, % 39, % Positive Singapore 32, % 33, % Positive Japan 31, % 31, % Neutral Fiji 27, % 26, % Negative India 25, % 30, % Positive National Total 844, % 846, % Neutral 140,000 Key Highlights 120,000 India has experienced a massive surge in popularity, with arrivals up 5,100 compared to June ,000 80,000 60,000 The number of Australians travelling to Japan has doubled since ,000 20,000 0 New Zealand Indonesia USA UK Thailand China Singapore Japan Fiji India 16 Country 17 Country 5 year average Source: June 2017 Short-term Movement, Resident Departures - Selected Destinations: Seasonally adjusted

12 Reasons to travel to popular international destinations by Australian s June 2017 This section displays the performance of the popular destinations visited by Australian s by reason of travel in June Holiday Visiting friends/relatives Business Other Reasons for Journey New Zealand 45.9% 33.8% 15.0% 5.3% Indonesia 87.6% 7.7% 2.1% 2.6% USA 67.0% 15.6% 7.8% 9.6% UK 52.9% 31.7% 7.6% 7.8% Thailand 79.0% 10.9% 4.4% 5.6% China 42.7% 31.7% 16.5% 9.2% Singapore 55.0% 21.4% 16.4% 7.2% Japan 71.9% 15.9% 8.6% 3.6% Fiji 74.8% 15.6% 3.6% 5.9% India 32.8% 53.3% 8.3% 5.7% National Total 62.7% 23.1% 7.7% 6.6% 100.0% 90.0% 80.0% 70.0% 60.0% 50.0% 40.0% 30.0% 20.0% 10.0% 0.0% New Zealand Indonesia USA UK Thailand China Singapore Japan Fiji India Holiday Visiting friends/relatives Business Other Reasons for Journey Source: June 2017 Short-term Movement, Resident Departures - Selected Destinations: Seasonally adjusted

Airlines Introduction This snapshot provides the market share of each airline for international travel. Information is sourced directly from the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development.

13 Airlines Introduction This snapshot provides the market share of each airline for international travel. Information is sourced directly from the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development. Department Summary: Fifty-eight international airlines operated scheduled services to/from Australia during May 2017 (includes five dedicated freight airlines but excludes airlines operating only via code share arrangements). Source: International Airline Activity Monthly Publications, May 2017

14 Monthly Share of passengers carried May-16 May-17 Airline activity - Month End May 2017 This snapshot displays the market share of each airline for international travel for the month of May This information from the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development presents statistical information on the scheduled operations of international airlines operating into/out of Australia. Qantas Airways 16.2% 16.2% Jetstar 10.2% 9.6% Emirates 8.9% 8.1% Singapore Airlines 8.0% 7.9% Air New Zealand 6.6% 6.6% Virgin Australia 6.2% 6.2% Cathay Pacific Airways 5.4% 4.7% AirAsia X 3.5% 4.3% Etihad Airways 2.7% 3.0% Thai Airways International 2.6% 3.0% Cathay Pacific Airways, 4.7% China Southern Airlines, 3.0% AirAsia X, 4.3% Etihad Airways, 3.0% Qantas Airways, 16.2% Virgin Australia, 6.2% Jetstar, 9.6% Air New Zealand, 6.6% Singapore Airlines, 7.9% Emirates, 8.1% Source: International Airline Activity Monthly Publications, May 2016 and May 2017

15 Year End share of passengers carried May -16 Year End share of passengers carried May - 17 Airline activity Year End May 2017 This snapshot displays the market share of each airline for international travel of Year end May Qantas Airways 15.9% Qantas Airways 15.8% Jetstar 9.5% Jetstar 9.2% Emirates 9.2% Emirates 8.6% Singapore Airlines 8.4% Singapore Airlines 8.1% Air New Zealand 7.1% Air New Zealand 6.6% Virgin Australia 7.0% Virgin Australia 6.0% Cathay Pacific Airways 5.1% Cathay Pacific Airways 4.7% AirAsia X 3.3% AirAsia X 4.1% Etihad Airways 3.1% Etihad Airways 3.2% China Southern Airlines 2.7% China Southern Airlines 2.9% Others 28.6% Others 30.7% This information from the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development presents statistical information on the scheduled operations of international airlines operating into/out of Australia. Others, 28.6% Qantas Airways, 15.9% Jetstar, 9.5% China Southern Airlines, 2.7% Etihad Airways, 3.1% Emirates, 9.2% AirAsia X, 3.3% Cathay Pacific Airways, 5.1% Virgin Australia, 7.0% Air New Zealand, 7.1% Singapore Airlines, 8.4% Source: International Airline Activity Monthly Publications, May 2016 and May 2017

16 For further information please contact: Dean Long AFTA s National Manager Strategy and Policy E: Dean.Long@afta.com.au Ph: The information contained within this Report has been prepared by AFTA based upon best endeavours to ensure the accuracy and completeness of material. AFTA accepts no liability for any loss or damage a person suffers because that person has directly or indirectly relied on any information provided by AFTA. AFTA Travel Trends Report 2017

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