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]