PROFILE - AUSTRALIA'S INBOUND TOURISM INDUSTRY (NOV 2004)

The number of overseas visitors to Australia during fiscal 2003/04 rose nine per cent to 5,057,200, breaking the previous record of 5.031 million set in 2000/01, when tourism was boosted by the Sydney 2000 Olympics.

The strong results are attributed to overseas marketing efforts and a revival in international travel after SARS and other factors affecting global stability influenced traveler sentiment.

From PROFILE - AUSTRALIA'S INBOUND TOURISM INDUSTRY (NOV 2004)

Good news for Australian tourism!