Visitor arrivals to Australia flat in 1Q2011

Australia's Tourism and Transport Forum reports (18-Jul-2011) international visitor arrivals to Australia fell 0.1% year-on-year for the three months ended Mar-2011 while outbound travel by Australians rose 4.9% year-on-year. Details include:

• International arrivals: 1.4 million, -0.1% year-on-year;
• Outbound trips: 1.5 million, +4.9%.
• 2011 forecast:
  • International arrivals: +3.1%;
  • Outbound trips: +10.1%. [more]