Tourism bouncing back with record visitor spending

International tourists to Australia are staying longer and spending more than they did pre-COVID-19. (JASON O’BRIEN/AAP PHOTOS)

International tourists are breaking spending records across Australia, with visitors staying longer than they did before the COVID-19 pandemic.

International tourists spent $30.9 billion in Australia in the year to March 2024, slightly above pre-pandemic spending levels, according to data from Tourism Research Australia.