Assignment International Tourism System Perth

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International Tourism System - Perth
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Identification of the Destination
Based on the study of the academic resources, the destination identified for the particular report is
determined as Perth. Perth is recognised as a city that is situated in the region of Australia (Dickinson and
Hobbs 2018). The same is also considered to be the capital city of Western Australia and even the most
significant city across the region of Australia (Stratton and Beilharz 2016). The destination is known to be
named after the city of Perth, Scotland and is also considered to be the fourth-most populous city that is
established in the region of Australia. The same is known to consist of a population of almost 2.06 million that
lives in the area of the Greater Perth. This destination is known to be founded by Sir Captain James Stirling long
back in the year of 1829 (Errington 2016).
Total number of Visitors
The destination of Perth is considered to have an approximate of 2.8 million number of domestic
visitors at the end of almost every fiscal year, and an estimated of around 0.7 million international number of
visitors recorded at the end of every financial year (Koo, Lau and Dwyer 2017).
Analysis of International Visitor Growth
The visit of the international tourists in the area of Perth had been recorded to increase in the year of
March 2018 (Benson, Moloney and Chik 2018). However, the same is known to decline slightly in the year of
March 2019. The decrease was considered to be recorded at a percentage of 1.2% or a number of 949,000
visitors. Out of these, the total number of night visits declined at a percentage of 10.7 or an approx to 23.7
million nights. However, the holiday visitors were recorded to be at a number of 493,100 in the year ending on
March 2019, and this was recorded to be the most significant number of international holiday visitors ever seen
in the area of Perth (Holmes and Rowley 2015). This showed a growth of a substantial percentage of 9.3 as
compared to the fiscal year ending in 2018.
Analysis of Source Market
The holiday destination concerned with the destination of Perth is known to be spread almost all across
the globe (Diaz-Soria 2017). This mesmerising tourist destination is being visited by people from all regions and
culture. However, the nations which are recognised to be the source market of the destination Perth are
perceived to be foremost of 10 key international markets. The same is specified in the given-below table:
United Kingdom Germany
New Zealand Malaysia
Switzerland Japan
Singapore Indonesia
China United States of America

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The characteristics of available accommodation options at Perth
The accommodations that are available at the destination of Perth are known to be affordable even for the
mediocre earning individuals as well (Innerhofer, Fontanari and Pechlaner 2018). The diversified
accommodations are known to be suitable for every individual who earns an average sum of money. In this
connection, the available accommodations at Perth and their characteristics are explained as below.
 Extensive Hotels and Motels- This features the selection of one or more studios or bedroom units for
the stay.
 Resort Accommodations- Selecting a particular resort from the different ones available on a rented
basis if the holiday is a family holiday.
 Apartment Accommodations- This feature is characterised mainly for the people who visit Perth for a
more extended period of time.
 Caravan and Camping Accommodation- This is characterised for the people who visit Perth just for a
period of a maximum of two to three days.
 Bed and Breakfast Accommodation- This is mainly characterised for the average earning people;
however, the same is available and open to all the visitors.
 Budget Accommodation- This kind of accommodation is also mainly for tourists who cannot afford the
luxury stay but are welcome to enjoy the beauty of Perth.
 Cottages and House Accommodation- Mainly characterised for business and educational tourists.
 Self-contained Accommodation- Tourists visiting the place for a more extended period of time with a
viewpoint of exploring the city as well as working or trying to become a permanent resident of the
same.
The economic impact on the GDP in Perth (concerning tourism)
As per the recorded statistical data, in the year of 2015-2016, the GDP that Perth received out of the
synergy of tourism was recorded to be around $149.7 billion (Dwyer et al. 2016). This was recorded to be
represented as the 8.9 per cent of the entire national GDP received from tourism. It was also stated that the GDP
of Perth concerning the factor of tourism has increased to an approximate of 13.6 per cent since the fiscal year
of 2010. In the year of 2017-18, the same had been known to grow at a percentage of 2.7, the highest after the
year of 2012-13. A growth of 2.75% had been seen as per the last recorded data in the year fiscal year starting
from 2018 and ending at 2019.
Main Tourist Attraction at Perth
Studies show that Perth is determined to be one of those places of a tourist destination, which is considered
as one of the tourist places with the highest number of tourist attraction places (Holden 2016). Out of all the

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minor and significant tourists attraction sites that are available at the destination of Perth, the main of the tourist
attraction places are determined as below.
 Adventure World (Bibra Lake)
 Air Nightclub (Northbridge)
 Araluen Botanic Park (Roleystone)
 Army Museum Australia (Fremantle)
 The Aquarium of Western Australia (Hillarys)
 Art Gallery of Western Australia (Perth)
 Avon Valley
 Bibbulmun Track Foundation (Kalamunda)
 Brookfield Place (Perth)
 Camel West
 Cathedral Square (Perth)
 Caversham Wildlife Park (Whiteman)
 City of South Perth
 City of Stirling
 CMS Events
 Fremantle Arts Centre
International Visitors to Perth (Western Australia) Market Overview
Graph 1: Showing the number of estimated international visitors at Perth
(Source: Based on Tsui and Balli 2017)
As examined by the above graph that the total number of international visitors in the year ending
March'19 is seen as 949,000 as compared to that of 853,800 in the year of 2015. The graph, however, shows that
international tourists have decreased in the year 2019 as compared to that of 2018.

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Graph 2: Showing purpose of visit of International visitors to Perth
(Source: Based on Holden 2016)
As interpreted by the above-presented graph, it can be determined that the international visitors visit
the destination of Perth mainly for the reason of enjoying their holidays. The least known purpose is recognised
as the purpose of business.

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Dickinson, D.C. and Hobbs, R.J., 2018. What is ‘nature’? Perceptions of nature by urban green space users in
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boom on tourism: a classic case of Dutch disease. Journal of Travel Research, 55(2), pp.233-245.
Errington, S., 2016. Places of worship in Fremantle, 1829 to 1900. Studies in Western Australian History, (31),
p.145.
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Innerhofer, E., Fontanari, M. and Pechlaner, H. eds., 2018. Destination Resilience: Challenges and
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