International Tourism System

This document provides an overview of the international tourism system in Tasmania. It includes information on the number of international visitors and their origin, the types of available accommodation, the economic impact on GDP, and key tourism attractions. The document also includes references for further reading.

Running head: INTERNATIONAL TOURISM SYSTEM
International Tourism System
Name of the Student
Name of the University
Course ID

1INTERNATIONAL TOURISM SYSTEM
Table of Contents
Number of international visitors at Tasmania and their origin..................................................2
Type of available accommodation at Tasmania.........................................................................3
The economic impact on GDP from tourism at Tasmania.........................................................3
Key tourism attraction at Tasmania...........................................................................................4
Reference list..............................................................................................................................6

2INTERNATIONAL TOURISM SYSTEM
Number of international visitors at Tasmania and their origin
 Total number of International Visitors in Tasmania as recorded at the year ending in
December 2018 is 308,800. The number of international visitors increased by 11
percent compared to the figure in 2017.
 The average spending of international visitors in Tasmania is $1779.
 The visitors come in Tasmania for different purposes such as spending holiday, visit
friends and relative, business purpose, education, employment and other reasons.
Among the various purpose of international visitors, holidays account the highest
share.
 The top five source of international visitors in Tasmania include China, United States
of America, United Kingdom, Hong Kong and New Zealand. Among these China
constitutes the highest share (tourismtasmania.com.au 2019). Visitors also come from
Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, India and other Asian countries,
Germany, France, Scandinavia, Italy, Netherland and other European countries.
China United State of
America United Kingdom Hong Kong New Zealand
0
10000
20000
30000
40000
50000
60000
52500
43900
29400
24700 21400
In tern tio na l Visito rs by Orig in
Figure 1: Number of international Visitors by Origin
(Data source: tourismtasmania.com.au 2019)

3INTERNATIONAL TOURISM SYSTEM
Type of available accommodation at Tasmania
There are different available options to stay at Tasmania
Apartments: Perfect for those visitors who want convenience and comfort for a longer time
Backpackers and Hostels: This is a great way to stay and explore great outdoors of Tassie’s
Bed and Breakfast: This is a great way to experience colonial past of Tasmania
(discovertasmania.com.au 2019).
Caravan and Camping: Tasmania is one of the easiest palaces to explore in Caravan,
motorhome or Campervan.
Other accommodation options in Tasmania include Farm Stay, Holiday houses and Cabins,
Hotels and Motels, Resort and Lodges.
The economic impact on GDP from tourism at Tasmania
 In Tasmania, tourism and associated industry directly and indirectly contributes
nearly 3.03 billion. This amount alone accounts 10.4 percent of Gross State Product of
Tasmania. The direct and indirect contribution together constitute the highest share of
GSP in the country.
 The direct contribution of tourism in GSP of Tasmania is $1.44 billion which means
4.9 percent of Gross State Product of Tasmania.
 The indirect contribution of Tourism in Tasmania’s GSP is 1.58 billion accounting 5.4
percent of GSP.
 Apart of GSP, tourism has significant contribution in generating employment in
Tasmania.
 The latest statistics show that tourism and related industry together support nearly
38,000 jobs in Tasmania (tourismtasmania.com.au 2019). This is around 15.8 percent

4INTERNATIONAL TOURISM SYSTEM
of total employment in Tasmania. The contribution of Tourism to employment in
Tasmania is above the national average.
 The industry directly supports 18900 jobs accounting 7.9 percent of total employment
in Tasmania.
Full
time
43%
Part
time
50%
Away from work
7%
Share of different type of employment in Tourism
Full time
Part time
Away from work
Figure 2: Employment in Tasmania tourism
(Data source: stategrowth.tas.gov.au 2019)
Key tourism attraction at Tasmania
 Salamanca Market – Hobart: Most visited tourist attraction. This held at Hobart in
every Saturday morning.
 Mona: Museum of old and new art: Attract tourists for its controversial and amazing
collection of antiquities and modern art.
 Kunanyi/Mt Wellington: Attracts tourists by offering experience of wilderness.
 Port Arthur Heritage: Most evocative place in Australia and provide great experience
to tourists.
 Cataract Gorge: This is unique natural formation (discovertasmania.com.au 2019).

5INTERNATIONAL TOURISM SYSTEM
 Freycinet National Park and Great Oyster Bay, Cradle Mountain, Royal Tasmania
Botanical Garden, Blow Hole and Tasman Arch and The Tasmanian Museum and Art
Gallery.

6INTERNATIONAL TOURISM SYSTEM
Reference list
discovertasmania.com.au 2019. Home. [online] Discover Tasmania. Available at:
https://www.discovertasmania.com.au/ [Accessed 10 Apr. 2019].
discovertasmania.com.au 2019. Where to Stay. [online] Discover Tasmania. Available at:
https://www.discovertasmania.com.au/where-to-stay [Accessed 10 Apr. 2019].
stategrowth.tas.gov.au 2019. Tasmanian Tourism and Hospitality Industry. [online]
Stategrowth.tas.gov.au. Available at: https://www.stategrowth.tas.gov.au/?a=136546
[Accessed 10 Apr. 2019].
tourismtasmania.com.au 2019. [online] Tourismtasmania.com.au. Available at:
https://www.tourismtasmania.com.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/77614/2018-Q4-Tourism-
Fast-Facts-compiled-March-20192.PDF [Accessed 10 Apr. 2019].
tourismtasmania.com.au 2019. Tasmanian Tourism Snapshot - Year ending December 2018.
[online] Tourismtasmania.com.au. Available at:
https://www.tourismtasmania.com.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/78060/2018-Q4-TVS-and-
IVS-Tasmanian-Tourism-Snapshot.PDF [Accessed 10 Apr. 2019].