There has been a surge in Australians booking domestic holidays, says Tourism and Transport Forum CEO Margy Osmond. Ms Osmond said over 70 per cent of people are going on holiday with only 12 per cent heading overseas. “The vast bulk of them are actually staying in their own states,” she told Sky News Australia. “With the exception of the overwhelming winter, as everybody’s preferred destination … is the Gold Coast; it’s just a consistent top of the list. “After the Gold Coast, a beach anywhere in New South Wales is the number two domestic option.”
There has been a surge in Australians booking domestic holidays, says Tourism and Transport Forum CEO Margy Osmond.
Ms Osmond said over 70 per cent of people are going on holiday with only 12 per cent heading overseas.“With the exception of the overwhelming winter, as everybody’s preferred destination … is the Gold Coast; it’s just a consistent top of the list.Read More
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