Tourism Research Australia outlines tourism impacts of Australia's bushfires

9 July, 2020

Tourism Research Australia stated (08-Jul-2020) approximately 14% of Australia's international visitors were impacted in some way by bushfires during the Mar-2020 quarter. Details include:

  • 66% were affected by poor air quality;
  • 34% changed their trip itinerary;
  • 33% cancelled or postponed activities;
  • 14% stated they would be less likely to return to Australia, however all visitors said they would be less likely to travel to regional Australia again. [more - original PR]