Australian Chamber – Tourism 2024-25 Pre-Budget Submission

Tourism is an essential driver of the Australian economy. Before the pandemic restrictions in Australia, domestic and international tourism and travel spending totalled $166 billion and was the fourth largest export sector. In the regions, there was a direct benefit too, with 44 cents of every tourism dollar spent in regional destinations,2 and the industry supported over one million jobs, directly or indirectly.

Throughout this submission, Australian Chamber – Tourism makes recommendations for funding which, if implemented, will support the recovery of travel and tourism to exceed 2019 levels more quickly, and to build back stronger than it has been previously.