China, Japan arrivals boost Australia tourism
- Published: 9 May 2012 at 12.48
- Online news: Asia
Chinese and Japanese tourists are increasingly flocking to Australia, boosting the overall March quarter visitor numbers Down Under, the government said Wednesday.
Chinese tourists pose for a photo next to a giant Australian dollar display at the Royal Australian Mint in Canberra. Chinese and Japanese tourists are increasingly flocking to Australia, boosting the overall March quarter visitor numbers Down Under, according to the government.
Despite a high Australian dollar and continued economic weakness in key regions, there was a 4.1 percent spike in arrivals compared with the first quarter of 2011.
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