Australia Records Over 400K Arrivals From India For Year-Ended January 2024

India gets ahead as the 5th largest inbound market for Tourism Australia in 2024, hosting 402,200 arrivals from India.

Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) says that arrivals from India for the year-ended January 2024 stood at 402,200 which is 101% of 2019 levels. This is said to be the first time that Tourism Australia has crossed the 400,000 arrivals milestone from India. India has also moved its ranking forward to be the 5th largest inbound market for Tourism Australia in 2024, from number 7 in 2019. In just the month of January 2024, Australia witnessed 26,200 visitors from India, which is 106% of pre-pandemic levels in 2019.

Nishant Kashikar, Country Manager – India & Gulf for Tourism Australia shares, “This resurgence of Indian tourists to Australia is a testament to the resilience and rebound of international travel, particularly from one of our most valued markets. This is a clear indicator of the strong desire for travel and exploration among the Indian travelers, who are drawn to Australia’s unique landscapes, wildlife, and the multicultural vibrancy of our cities.”