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International travel has rebounded to close to pre-COVID levels as trips to Indonesia outpace New Zealand 'four to one'
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Topic: Tourism and Leisure Industry
Indonesia was the most popular travel destination for Australians with 1.5 million trips recorded in 2023-24. ( ABC News: Keane Bourke )
The number of Australian residents returning from short-term trips overseas has been above pre-COVID levels almost every month since January.
Indonesia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and United States were the most popular destinations for short-term travel in the last 12 months.
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The number of international visitors has increased nationwide and reached 85 per cent of pre-COVID levels which the industry hopes to grow further.
International travel has rebounded to pre-COVID levels for the first time since international travel restrictions were lifted, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
The numbers also showed Indonesia was the most popular travel destination for Australians with 1.5 million trips recorded in 2023-24, outpacing the increase in trips to New Zealand by "four to one".
International flights resumed in late 2021, with searches for flights and travel insurance still soaring in early 2023 .
Last year marked the first time Indonesia had come in as the top travel destination.
In June 2024 it was followed in popularity by New Zealand (77,760 trips), the United Kingdom (65,090 trips) the United States (52,910) and Japan (51,156).
The United States was the only country in the top five where the number of trips proved lower than a decade ago, with a total of 714,300 trips, down from 970,230 trips in 2013-14.
The ABS' head of migration statistics, Martin Skeggs, said it had been a "continual recovery" over several years.
"The figures today [are not] especially surprising because we've been seeing this coming, but they have reached a point now where for residents, we're hitting levels that we saw prior to the pandemic," he said.
"We're already seeing visitors from some countries levelling off a little bit.
"But if we look prior to the pandemic, we saw that the number of Australians going overseas and the number of visitors coming here was ever increasing.
"So there is the possibility that those levels may continue to increase over time."
There were 863,950 short term trips in June 2024, "an increase of 134,410 compared to [June 2023]", according to the ABS.
The number of trips was 2.6 per cent higher than the pre-COVID figure in June 2019.
The ABS' head of migration statistics, Jenny Dobak, said: "The number of residents returning from short-term trips in 2023-24 was 32 per cent higher than 2022-23, and reached 98 per cent (pre-COVID) volume.
"The number of resident returns each month reached 100 per cent of the pre-COVID (2019) volume in January 2024, for the first time since international travel restrictions were lifted.
"It has been above 100 per cent of pre-COVID volumes in the following months, with the exception of May 2024."
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The number of short-term visitors to Australia in June 2024 increased by 8.4 per cent on the previous year, with 587,760 arrivals.
The number of arrivals has reached 85 per cent of the pre-COVID 2018-19 level and increased in all states and territories over the year.
Ms Dobak said China had "made a notable movement in the top five countries that short-term visitors arrived from, becoming the second-most popular country for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic".
"India was the fifth-most popular destination, however it was the only country in the top five to surpass its pre-COVID level," she said.
The majority of short-term visitors in June 2024 were from New Zealand (103,850), followed by China (55,670), the United States (52,460), Singapore (50,610) and India (39,550).
Most visitors were travelling to New South Wales and Victoria.
However, the number of international students arriving in June 2024 decreased by 11,390 students compared to the previous year, with 39, 230 arriving.
This was also 14.8 per cent lower than pre-COVID levels (June 2019).
Mr Skeggs said it had been difficult to predict how long it would take for travel numbers to recover following COVID-19 restrictions.
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"It's not unexpected that it took some time for the industry to recover.
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Mark Twain once observed that “travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness.” In that spirit, I’ve long urged young Americans to take gap years before college or junior years abroad . (One high school reader of such an essay, Spencer Cohen , ended up taking a gap year partly in Japan, became an Asia hand and is now a colleague at The Times.)
Still, there are risks, less of violence (the U.S. has more guns than other countries) than of having your passport and credit cards stolen. So I preach both travel and prudence, and on a recent book tour , I found myself often asked about travel advice I had mentioned in my memoir. So let me share a few tips for the vacation season:
1. The most memorable travel often involves encountering something unfamiliar, so consider escaping the herds parading through Paris. Indonesia, Ghana, India, Nepal, Vietnam, Morocco and Bolivia are generally safe, far cheaper than Europe and offer indelible experiences. I’ll never forget venturing deep into the Potosí silver mines in Bolivia, exploring a grim slave castle in Ghana that dispatched prisoners to slavery in America, learning how to use a blowgun while staying with families in their longhouse in Indonesia’s Borneo rainforest. The world awaits us!
2. Some of the places that you find most culturally distant may be right here in the United States. A teenager from an affluent family in the New York or Boston areas would step into a different world by taking a ranch job in Wyoming. And this is the kind of travel that is not only affordable but actually pays for the experience.
3. Be spontaneous. As a law student in 1982, I spent five weeks backpacking through the Middle East and met a couple of Palestinian students on a West Bank bus; I jumped off at their stop and spent a memorable day with them in their refugee camp hearing about their frustrations and dreams (I wrote about reuniting with them last fall). And while on a bus in the Sahara, I accepted an Algerian man’s invitation to visit his village — which turned out to be a warren of underground burrows to protect families from the extreme heat, the most unusual residential architecture I’ve ever seen. In each case, I was with a couple of friends, which made it seem safer to put myself in the company of people I’d just met, and obviously one should be as judicious as one is spontaneous.
4. One occasionally hears that adventurous travel is just for men, but some of the most accomplished foreign correspondents and overseas photographers are women, as are a majority of Peace Corps volunteers. As a man, I don’t face the same risks that women face, but I have seen female travelers — disproportionately from Australia and New Zealand — thriving as they backpack through the most remote places. Some have suggested the purchase of a cheap wedding ring; a $20 band and a fabricated husband can help keep pests away.
5. Carry a decoy wallet. If pickpockets grab it, let them run off — only to discover that it contains just a bit of cash for street purchases, a day pass for the subway and an expired credit card. But do remember to let the pickpockets escape. Years ago, in Lima, Peru, I instinctively jumped a pickpocket who was trying to grab my friend’s decoy wallet, forgetting that he had nothing much in it; next thing I knew we had a melee and a gun was being fired.
6. Carry your passport and valid credit cards and cash in a pouch that loops on your belt and is tucked inside your pants. Travelers often carry travel pouches round their necks under their shirts, but these are visible and sometimes get stolen. While I’ve had bandits make me take off my shoes and socks while searching for cash, nobody has found my pouch in my pants (I dare mention this only because I assume robbers are not big readers of my column).
7. Carry a small cable lock (those for skis are perfect) to lock your bags together so one doesn’t run off while you’re sleeping in a train or on a bench at the train station.
8. Never check a bag for a flight because then it will get lost. That means packing light and taking quick-dry clothes suitable for washing in a hotel sink. I’m fond of travel clothing from a company called Clothing Arts , and I also rely on ultralight backpacking gear such as a tiny Black Diamond or Petzl headlamp that is invaluable when the power goes out.
9. If you’re getting into a taxi or other car in a location that seems at all dubious, use your phone to photograph the license plate before you get in. The driver may wonder if you’ve texted it to a friend. And women can look for female drivers if they exist.
10. My editor doesn’t want me to say anything that might encourage readers to try something dangerous, so I won’t suggest that there is nothing like the view while riding on the top of a train in Sudan . (That was in my dissolute youth, and today I definitely disapprove of riding on top of trains.)
11. People worry about terrorists, but the most likely serious risk is probably a vehicle accident. Motorcycle taxis common in low-income countries can be perilous, while buses and trains are safer (inside trains only!).
12. Now forget all the fears this article has conjured. Go have fun. Travel should be as enjoyable as it is eye-opening. If you take precautions it will be.
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![Before you pack your bags for that much-needed getaway, it's worth pausing to consider the impact your trip might have on the environment. (Unsplash) Before you pack your bags for that much-needed getaway, it's worth pausing to consider the impact your trip might have on the environment. (Unsplash)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/08/14/148x111/photo-1496950866446-3253e1470e8e_1723614490675_1723614499762.jpg)
Kashmir, Goa, Kolkata are best food destinations: Godrej Food Trends Report 2024
This long weekend, travel to the best 3 domestic food destinations i.e. kashmir, goa and kolkata, according to godrej food trends report 2024.
![Kashmir, Goa and Kolkata are the best food destinations: Godrej Food Trends Report 2024. (Tauseef Mustafa / AFP) Kashmir, Goa and Kolkata are the best food destinations: Godrej Food Trends Report 2024. (Tauseef Mustafa / AFP)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/08/13/148x111/india-pakistan-kashmir-marriage_71e271a0-d948-11e9-aefb-e5600836c7fe_1723563842663.jpg)
Head to these 8 beautiful countries that offer Visa on Arrival to Indians
If you still haven’t made your plans for the long weekend, pack your bags and fly overseas to these 8 countries that offer visa on arrival to indian nationals.
![Head to these 8 beautiful countries that offer Visa on Arrival to Indians (Pixabay) Head to these 8 beautiful countries that offer Visa on Arrival to Indians (Pixabay)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/08/13/148x111/c476c5793a68d0daf1_1698159286649_1723561738657.jpg)
Myrtle Beach to Wildwood: Waterfront shops see surge in summer tourist traffic
Luxury experiences soar as small business owners cater to affluent tourists but lower-income vacationers are sticking to carefully planned-out budgets in the us.
![Visitors stroll past arcades on the boardwalk in Wildwood, N.J. US Myrtle Beach to Wildwood: Waterfront shops see surge in summer tourist traffic and sales (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) Visitors stroll past arcades on the boardwalk in Wildwood, N.J. US Myrtle Beach to Wildwood: Waterfront shops see surge in summer tourist traffic and sales (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/08/12/148x111/Small-Business-Summer-Tourism-3_1723466858494_1723466904783.jpg)
Rethinking travel: How to avoid being a 'bad tourist' this summer
Is the industry’s biggest and buzziest woe a challenge or an opportunity some smart change-makers see it as the latter..
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Unlocking the truth: What travel insurance covers and what it doesn’t
Travel insurance is essential for protecting against unexpected events during trips, covering medical emergencies, cancellations, and lost belongings..
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Top places in Scotland, inspired by Mrunal Thakur's Pinteresty gateway
Scotland is a hotspot of nature converging with its ancient architecture and mrunal thakur's recent edinburgh trip got us shortlisting some top touristy places.
![Mrunal Thakur enjoyed and relaxed by the fields of flowers in Scotland. (Instagram/@mrunalthakur) Mrunal Thakur enjoyed and relaxed by the fields of flowers in Scotland. (Instagram/@mrunalthakur)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/08/11/148x111/Mrunal_thakur_1723385308528_1723385308813.jpg)
Villains to Avengers: Disney reveals new bold attractions as theme park expands
The land devoted to villains will be at walt disney world’s magic kingdom in florida and will include two attractions as well as shopping and dining..
![The Cinderella Castle is seen at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Villains to Avengers: Disney reveals new bold attractions in ambitious theme park resort expansion (AP Photo/John Raoux, File) The Cinderella Castle is seen at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Villains to Avengers: Disney reveals new bold attractions in ambitious theme park resort expansion (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/08/11/148x111/Disney-DeSantis-0_1723381584817_1723381720329.jpg)
5 top adrenaline-surging adventure sports and where to try them in India
Adventure sports are exhilarating, and perfect for breaking away from the everyday monotony. here are some thrilling adventure sports you can try..
![What's life without a bit of gut-wrenching adrenaline? What's life without a bit of gut-wrenching adrenaline?](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/08/10/148x111/adventure_sports__1723288191204_1723288191463.jpg)
UNESCO World Heritage Site Kotor struggles with tourist influx
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China installs escalators at mountains: Internet calls it stupidest idea
China’s new mountain escalator boosts accessibility but sparks debate over its impact on the climbing experience and natural beauty..
![In China, a new escalator on Tianyu Mountain is making the stunning views more accessible, but it’s sparking a heated debate. (Instagram) In China, a new escalator on Tianyu Mountain is making the stunning views more accessible, but it’s sparking a heated debate. (Instagram)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/08/08/148x111/5c8468a9-38b6-4be1-a5dc-d06898c6c3cb_1723117945918_1723117949654.jpg)
Nuclear tourism: China opens atomic power plants to tourists
Nuclear tourism takes off in china: visit atomic power plants and learn about clean energy.
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Nainital: Popular tourist spot Dorothy's Seat collapses after landslide
Nainital's famous tiffin top suffers major damage as dorothy's seat collapses due to heavy rains that triggered landslide.
![A view of the Nainital town and surrounding hills as was seen from the Dorothy's seat. The Dorothy's Seat collapsed Tuesday night, following a landslide. (PTI Photo) A view of the Nainital town and surrounding hills as was seen from the Dorothy's seat. The Dorothy's Seat collapsed Tuesday night, following a landslide. (PTI Photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/08/08/148x111/PTI08-08-2024-000251B-0_1723114055784_1723114086490.jpg)
Why travel insurance is a must for your German adventure: Vital tips for Indians
From munich to berlin: read details about how travel insurance can protect your german trip from unexpected hiccups..
![Travel insurance for Germany for Indians: Check out the essential cover for Indian travellers abroad. Travel insurance for Germany for Indians: Check out the essential cover for Indian travellers abroad.](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/08/08/148x111/travel_insurance_for_germany_for_indians_1723107104028_1723107141783.jpg)
Amazon Great Freedom Festival Sale 2024 8 PM deals are LIVE: Up to 85% off
Amazon great freedom festival sale 2024 8 pm deals are live: it's time to up your travelling game with luggage trolley sets and various items..
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Dubai man trolls country that denied him visa: ‘Will never step foot there’
The dubai resident praised the uae after his tourist visa application was rejected by another country that he did not name..
![Elvit Ebrahimi lives in Dubai, UAE.(Instagram/elviteb) Elvit Ebrahimi lives in Dubai, UAE.(Instagram/elviteb)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/08/06/148x111/Elvit_Ebrahimi_Instagram_1722931705564_1722931732035.png)
International Scuba Diving Day: Best places to make friends under the sea
Scuba diving is an unreal bucket list adventure. this international scuba diving day, dive into the depths and explore some of the most breathtaking dive sites..
![Scuba dive and explore the mysterious underwater life (Unsplash) Scuba dive and explore the mysterious underwater life (Unsplash)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/08/06/148x111/scuba_diving_1722925929129_1722925929885.jpg)
Croatia mountain hideaway booms as tourists flee summer heat
Cooler climes in croatia's hidden gem: fuzine becomes tourist haven amid heatwaves this summer.
![This aerial view shows the lake Bajer, with the village of Fuzine, in Western Croatia. Croatia mountain hideaway: Tourists discover cool comfort in Fuzine as they flee summer heat (Photo by DANIEL KASAP / AFP) This aerial view shows the lake Bajer, with the village of Fuzine, in Western Croatia. Croatia mountain hideaway: Tourists discover cool comfort in Fuzine as they flee summer heat (Photo by DANIEL KASAP / AFP)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/08/05/148x111/CROATIA-TOURISM-HEATING-9_1722868090452_1722868206187.jpg)
Kenya: Historic Treetops hotel reopens after Covid, welcomes tourists once more
Treetops hotel, where elizabeth became queen, reopens in kenya's aberdares after it shut down in 2021 during the covid-19 pandemic that devastated tourism.
![A wooden board shows the name of Treetops Lodge where Britain's Queen Elizabeth II of England stayed the night her father, the King, died and became Queen in 1952, in Aberdare Narional Park in Nyeri, Kenya, on April 10, 2021. Kenya: Historic Treetops hotel reopens after Covid, welcomes tourists once more (Photo by Yasuyoshi CHIBA / AFP) A wooden board shows the name of Treetops Lodge where Britain's Queen Elizabeth II of England stayed the night her father, the King, died and became Queen in 1952, in Aberdare Narional Park in Nyeri, Kenya, on April 10, 2021. Kenya: Historic Treetops hotel reopens after Covid, welcomes tourists once more (Photo by Yasuyoshi CHIBA / AFP)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/08/05/148x111/FILES-KENYA-BRITAIN-QUEEN-ROYAL-0_1722866498794_1722866547903.jpg)
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Tropical Storm Ernesto: Track where the storm is heading in the latest models
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Tropical Storm Ernesto formed Monday as it moved toward the Caribbean islands and the forecast suggest Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands could experience tropical storm conditions beginning Tuesday.
You can track the storm's path with the latest maps and models below and follow along with USA TODAY's coverage of Tropical Storm Ernesto as the fifth named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season moves through the Caribbean.
The storm is expected to bring heavy rain and cause flash floods and mudslides but the mainland U.S. could be largely spared from the storm, according to forecasts.
Where is Ernesto heading?
The National Hurricane Center's 11 p.m. ET update Monday indicated that Ernesto could bring tropical storm conditions to parts of the Leeward Islands by early Tuesday, and the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico later in the day.
A tropical storm warning was issued in the area late Monday evening.
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