Tourism Research Australia We provide statistics and research to assist the government, tourism industry and Australian businesses.
Measuring the impact of COVID-19 Following on from the bushfires over the Australian summer of 2019-20, the COVID-19 pandemic is having damaging and long-lasting impacts on tourism. In this challenging environment, TRA’s role as a reliable and trusted source of information is now more important than ever. Find out more about our research into measuring the extent of the downturn, tracking the industry’s eventual recovery and support for Australian businesses. Find out more Close information panel
National Visitor Survey monthly snapshot The latest results for October 2021 are available now. Read more National Tourism Satellite Account 2020-21 View the latest report on Australian tourism's economic value. Read more Domestic Tourism Forecasts Domestic tourism forecasts summarise the outlook for domestic tourism in Australia. Read more
Tourism industry impact $50.4bn In 2019-20, tourism directly contributed 2.5% of Australia's GDP 1 in 21 jobs Directly employed 621,000 people $31.2bn Accounted for 6.6% of Australia's total exports 1 in 8 businesses In June 2019 (pre COVID-19), there were 312,000 tourism related businesses
National Visitor Survey results: Year ending September 2021 The latest results for year ending September 2021 are available now. Read more
International Visitor Survey results: Year ending September 2021 The latest results for year ending September 2021 are available now. Read more
State Tourism Satellite Account 2019-20 Highlights the importance of tourism to each state and territory's economy. Read more
Tourism Recovery Scenarios Time frames needed for domestic and international demand to recover. Read more
Tourism Businesses in Australia: June 2015 to 2020 Statistics on Australia’s 300,000 plus tourism businesses. Read more