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Australia sees more short-term stays in August
18 September 2007
It appears that Australia is enjoying as much popularity as ever with tourists from around the world, with a monthly increase in the number of short-term visitors in August.
The country's bureau of statistics has revealed that Australia welcomed 478,500 people on short holidays in the month, a 4% rise on the number in July.
Some 1.4% more short-term tourists came to Australia from north-west Europe in August, the figures reveal, while north-east Asia (3.7%) and Africa (3.8%) also saw increases.
It was south-east Asia where the lure of the island nation appeared to be strongest, however, with a 10.2% gain in the number of short-term visitors heading down under.
Increasing numbers of New Zealanders appear prepared to make the trip across the Tasman Sea to visit their neighbour country, with a total of 95,800 short-term visitor arrivals in August, more than any other country.
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© Adfero Ltd
The country's bureau of statistics has revealed that Australia welcomed 478,500 people on short holidays in the month, a 4% rise on the number in July.
Some 1.4% more short-term tourists came to Australia from north-west Europe in August, the figures reveal, while north-east Asia (3.7%) and Africa (3.8%) also saw increases.
It was south-east Asia where the lure of the island nation appeared to be strongest, however, with a 10.2% gain in the number of short-term visitors heading down under.
Increasing numbers of New Zealanders appear prepared to make the trip across the Tasman Sea to visit their neighbour country, with a total of 95,800 short-term visitor arrivals in August, more than any other country.
If you'd like to see this destination for yourself, use Opodo's travel search engine to find flights, hotels, holidays and car hire worldwide.
© Adfero Ltd
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