❓ WA parliamentary question regarding tourism performance in the year ending June 2006, specifically backpacker numbers, overall international visitor numbers, and Tourism WA's performance against its statutory function. The answer provides nuanced data on backpacker definitions and highlights positive trends in visitor spend and key markets.
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(b) what was WA’s percentage fall for backpacker visitors for the year ending June 2006; (c) whether WA had the greatest percentage fall in overall international visitors to the year ending June 2006; and (d) whether Tourism WA failed its primary statutory function of growing market share faster than the national average in the year ending June 2006?
(c) whether WA had the greatest percentage fall in overall international visitors to the year ending June 2006; and (d) whether Tourism WA failed its primary statutory function of growing market share faster than the national average in the year ending June 2006?
(d) whether Tourism WA failed its primary statutory function of growing market share faster than the national average in the year ending June 2006?
1. Visitors who spend 100% of nights in backpacker/hostel accommodation: This definition represents the dedicated backpacker/hostel segment. 2. Visitors who spend 75% or more nights in backpacker/hostel accommodation: This definition represents heavy backpacker/hostel users. 3. Visitors who spend 50% or more nights in backpacker/hostel accommodation: This includes all visitors whose main type of accommodation is backpacker/hostel. 4. Visitors who spend 25% or more nights in backpacker/hostel accommodation: This is the weakest of all definitions, because it includes visitors whose main form of accommodation is NOT backpacker/hostel. Such visitors may be using this type of accommodation due to a lack of availability of their desired form of accommodation (e.g. hotels, motels, serviced apartments, other budget accommodation etc). In the year ending June 2006 compared to the year ending June 2005, the following results have been obtained for each of these definitions: Dedicated Backpacker Users (i.e. 100% or more nights): - Visitor numbers are up - Dedicated backpacker visitor numbers to WA have increased (19.0%) amongst those who stay 100% or more nights in backpacker accommodation. - Visitor Nights are up - Similarly, under this same definition, visitor nights are up 139.7%, and therefore spend has also increased accordingly. Heavy Backpacker Users (i.e. 75% or more nights): - Visitor numbers are up - Heavy backpacker visitor numbers to WA have increased (7.9%) amongst those who stay 75% or more nights in backpacker style accommodation. - Visitor Nights are up - similarly, under this same definition, visitor nights are up 22.6%, and therefore spend has increased accordingly. Medium Backpacker Users (i.e. 50% or more nights): - Visitor numbers are stable - Based on this recommended minimum definition, backpacker visitor numbers to WA have remained stable amongst those who stay 50% or more nights in backpacker style accommodation. - Visitor Nights are up - Under this same definition, visitor nights are up 1.5%, and therefore spend has increased accordingly. Light Backpacker Users (i.e. 25% or more nights): - Visitor numbers are down - Based on this definition, backpacker visitor numbers are down (-7.7%) amongst those who stay 25% or more nights in backpacker style accommodation. - Visitor Nights are up - Under this same definition, visitor nights are up 5.9%, and therefore spend has increased accordingly. (c) International visitors to WA declined by 1.2% in the year ending June 2006. However, there are a few key points to note about these latest results: i) During the same time period, WA experienced its highest international visitor spend on record ($1,234 million). ii) These visitor numbers for the year ending June 2006 represent the second highest number of international visitors to WA in any 12 month period on record, second only to the all time high that occurred in the previous year ending June 2005. iii) Western Australia has experienced major growth in some of our key developing markets, including China (WA up 17.6%, Australia up only 6.3%) and Korea (WA up 17.5%, Australia up only 2.2%). (d) No.
2. Visitors who spend 75% or more nights in backpacker/hostel accommodation: This definition represents heavy backpacker/hostel users. 3. Visitors who spend 50% or more nights in backpacker/hostel accommodation: This includes all visitors whose main type of accommodation is backpacker/hostel. 4. Visitors who spend 25% or more nights in backpacker/hostel accommodation: This is the weakest of all definitions, because it includes visitors whose main form of accommodation is NOT backpacker/hostel. Such visitors may be using this type of accommodation due to a lack of availability of their desired form of accommodation (e.g. hotels, motels, serviced apartments, other budget accommodation etc). In the year ending June 2006 compared to the year ending June 2005, the following results have been obtained for each of these definitions: Dedicated Backpacker Users (i.e. 100% or more nights): - Visitor numbers are up - Dedicated backpacker visitor numbers to WA have increased (19.0%) amongst those who stay 100% or more nights in backpacker accommodation. - Visitor Nights are up - Similarly, under this same definition, visitor nights are up 139.7%, and therefore spend has also increased accordingly. Heavy Backpacker Users (i.e. 75% or more nights): - Visitor numbers are up - Heavy backpacker visitor numbers to WA have increased (7.9%) amongst those who stay 75% or more nights in backpacker style accommodation. - Visitor Nights are up - similarly, under this same definition, visitor nights are up 22.6%, and therefore spend has increased accordingly. Medium Backpacker Users (i.e. 50% or more nights): - Visitor numbers are stable - Based on this recommended minimum definition, backpacker visitor numbers to WA have remained stable amongst those who stay 50% or more nights in backpacker style accommodation. - Visitor Nights are up - Under this same definition, visitor nights are up 1.5%, and therefore spend has increased accordingly. Light Backpacker Users (i.e. 25% or more nights): - Visitor numbers are down - Based on this definition, backpacker visitor numbers are down (-7.7%) amongst those who stay 25% or more nights in backpacker style accommodation. - Visitor Nights are up - Under this same definition, visitor nights are up 5.9%, and therefore spend has increased accordingly. (c) International visitors to WA declined by 1.2% in the year ending June 2006. However, there are a few key points to note about these latest results: i) During the same time period, WA experienced its highest international visitor spend on record ($1,234 million). ii) These visitor numbers for the year ending June 2006 represent the second highest number of international visitors to WA in any 12 month period on record, second only to the all time high that occurred in the previous year ending June 2005. iii) Western Australia has experienced major growth in some of our key developing markets, including China (WA up 17.6%, Australia up only 6.3%) and Korea (WA up 17.5%, Australia up only 2.2%). (d) No.
3. Visitors who spend 50% or more nights in backpacker/hostel accommodation: This includes all visitors whose main type of accommodation is backpacker/hostel. 4. Visitors who spend 25% or more nights in backpacker/hostel accommodation: This is the weakest of all definitions, because it includes visitors whose main form of accommodation is NOT backpacker/hostel. Such visitors may be using this type of accommodation due to a lack of availability of their desired form of accommodation (e.g. hotels, motels, serviced apartments, other budget accommodation etc). In the year ending June 2006 compared to the year ending June 2005, the following results have been obtained for each of these definitions: Dedicated Backpacker Users (i.e. 100% or more nights): - Visitor numbers are up - Dedicated backpacker visitor numbers to WA have increased (19.0%) amongst those who stay 100% or more nights in backpacker accommodation. - Visitor Nights are up - Similarly, under this same definition, visitor nights are up 139.7%, and therefore spend has also increased accordingly. Heavy Backpacker Users (i.e. 75% or more nights): - Visitor numbers are up - Heavy backpacker visitor numbers to WA have increased (7.9%) amongst those who stay 75% or more nights in backpacker style accommodation. - Visitor Nights are up - similarly, under this same definition, visitor nights are up 22.6%, and therefore spend has increased accordingly. Medium Backpacker Users (i.e. 50% or more nights): - Visitor numbers are stable - Based on this recommended minimum definition, backpacker visitor numbers to WA have remained stable amongst those who stay 50% or more nights in backpacker style accommodation. - Visitor Nights are up - Under this same definition, visitor nights are up 1.5%, and therefore spend has increased accordingly. Light Backpacker Users (i.e. 25% or more nights): - Visitor numbers are down - Based on this definition, backpacker visitor numbers are down (-7.7%) amongst those who stay 25% or more nights in backpacker style accommodation. - Visitor Nights are up - Under this same definition, visitor nights are up 5.9%, and therefore spend has increased accordingly. (c) International visitors to WA declined by 1.2% in the year ending June 2006. However, there are a few key points to note about these latest results: i) During the same time period, WA experienced its highest international visitor spend on record ($1,234 million). ii) These visitor numbers for the year ending June 2006 represent the second highest number of international visitors to WA in any 12 month period on record, second only to the all time high that occurred in the previous year ending June 2005. iii) Western Australia has experienced major growth in some of our key developing markets, including China (WA up 17.6%, Australia up only 6.3%) and Korea (WA up 17.5%, Australia up only 2.2%). (d) No.
4. Visitors who spend 25% or more nights in backpacker/hostel accommodation: This is the weakest of all definitions, because it includes visitors whose main form of accommodation is NOT backpacker/hostel. Such visitors may be using this type of accommodation due to a lack of availability of their desired form of accommodation (e.g. hotels, motels, serviced apartments, other budget accommodation etc). In the year ending June 2006 compared to the year ending June 2005, the following results have been obtained for each of these definitions: Dedicated Backpacker Users (i.e. 100% or more nights): - Visitor numbers are up - Dedicated backpacker visitor numbers to WA have increased (19.0%) amongst those who stay 100% or more nights in backpacker accommodation. - Visitor Nights are up - Similarly, under this same definition, visitor nights are up 139.7%, and therefore spend has also increased accordingly. Heavy Backpacker Users (i.e. 75% or more nights): - Visitor numbers are up - Heavy backpacker visitor numbers to WA have increased (7.9%) amongst those who stay 75% or more nights in backpacker style accommodation. - Visitor Nights are up - similarly, under this same definition, visitor nights are up 22.6%, and therefore spend has increased accordingly. Medium Backpacker Users (i.e. 50% or more nights): - Visitor numbers are stable - Based on this recommended minimum definition, backpacker visitor numbers to WA have remained stable amongst those who stay 50% or more nights in backpacker style accommodation. - Visitor Nights are up - Under this same definition, visitor nights are up 1.5%, and therefore spend has increased accordingly. Light Backpacker Users (i.e. 25% or more nights): - Visitor numbers are down - Based on this definition, backpacker visitor numbers are down (-7.7%) amongst those who stay 25% or more nights in backpacker style accommodation. - Visitor Nights are up - Under this same definition, visitor nights are up 5.9%, and therefore spend has increased accordingly. (c) International visitors to WA declined by 1.2% in the year ending June 2006. However, there are a few key points to note about these latest results: i) During the same time period, WA experienced its highest international visitor spend on record ($1,234 million). ii) These visitor numbers for the year ending June 2006 represent the second highest number of international visitors to WA in any 12 month period on record, second only to the all time high that occurred in the previous year ending June 2005. iii) Western Australia has experienced major growth in some of our key developing markets, including China (WA up 17.6%, Australia up only 6.3%) and Korea (WA up 17.5%, Australia up only 2.2%). (d) No.
In the year ending June 2006 compared to the year ending June 2005, the following results have been obtained for each of these definitions: Dedicated Backpacker Users (i.e. 100% or more nights): - Visitor numbers are up - Dedicated backpacker visitor numbers to WA have increased (19.0%) amongst those who stay 100% or more nights in backpacker accommodation. - Visitor Nights are up - Similarly, under this same definition, visitor nights are up 139.7%, and therefore spend has also increased accordingly. Heavy Backpacker Users (i.e. 75% or more nights): - Visitor numbers are up - Heavy backpacker visitor numbers to WA have increased (7.9%) amongst those who stay 75% or more nights in backpacker style accommodation. - Visitor Nights are up - similarly, under this same definition, visitor nights are up 22.6%, and therefore spend has increased accordingly. Medium Backpacker Users (i.e. 50% or more nights): - Visitor numbers are stable - Based on this recommended minimum definition, backpacker visitor numbers to WA have remained stable amongst those who stay 50% or more nights in backpacker style accommodation. - Visitor Nights are up - Under this same definition, visitor nights are up 1.5%, and therefore spend has increased accordingly. Light Backpacker Users (i.e. 25% or more nights): - Visitor numbers are down - Based on this definition, backpacker visitor numbers are down (-7.7%) amongst those who stay 25% or more nights in backpacker style accommodation. - Visitor Nights are up - Under this same definition, visitor nights are up 5.9%, and therefore spend has increased accordingly. (c) International visitors to WA declined by 1.2% in the year ending June 2006. However, there are a few key points to note about these latest results: i) During the same time period, WA experienced its highest international visitor spend on record ($1,234 million). ii) These visitor numbers for the year ending June 2006 represent the second highest number of international visitors to WA in any 12 month period on record, second only to the all time high that occurred in the previous year ending June 2005. iii) Western Australia has experienced major growth in some of our key developing markets, including China (WA up 17.6%, Australia up only 6.3%) and Korea (WA up 17.5%, Australia up only 2.2%). (d) No.
Dedicated Backpacker Users (i.e. 100% or more nights): - Visitor numbers are up - Dedicated backpacker visitor numbers to WA have increased (19.0%) amongst those who stay 100% or more nights in backpacker accommodation. - Visitor Nights are up - Similarly, under this same definition, visitor nights are up 139.7%, and therefore spend has also increased accordingly. Heavy Backpacker Users (i.e. 75% or more nights): - Visitor numbers are up - Heavy backpacker visitor numbers to WA have increased (7.9%) amongst those who stay 75% or more nights in backpacker style accommodation. - Visitor Nights are up - similarly, under this same definition, visitor nights are up 22.6%, and therefore spend has increased accordingly. Medium Backpacker Users (i.e. 50% or more nights): - Visitor numbers are stable - Based on this recommended minimum definition, backpacker visitor numbers to WA have remained stable amongst those who stay 50% or more nights in backpacker style accommodation. - Visitor Nights are up - Under this same definition, visitor nights are up 1.5%, and therefore spend has increased accordingly. Light Backpacker Users (i.e. 25% or more nights): - Visitor numbers are down - Based on this definition, backpacker visitor numbers are down (-7.7%) amongst those who stay 25% or more nights in backpacker style accommodation. - Visitor Nights are up - Under this same definition, visitor nights are up 5.9%, and therefore spend has increased accordingly. (c) International visitors to WA declined by 1.2% in the year ending June 2006. However, there are a few key points to note about these latest results: i) During the same time period, WA experienced its highest international visitor spend on record ($1,234 million). ii) These visitor numbers for the year ending June 2006 represent the second highest number of international visitors to WA in any 12 month period on record, second only to the all time high that occurred in the previous year ending June 2005. iii) Western Australia has experienced major growth in some of our key developing markets, including China (WA up 17.6%, Australia up only 6.3%) and Korea (WA up 17.5%, Australia up only 2.2%). (d) No.
Heavy Backpacker Users (i.e. 75% or more nights): - Visitor numbers are up - Heavy backpacker visitor numbers to WA have increased (7.9%) amongst those who stay 75% or more nights in backpacker style accommodation. - Visitor Nights are up - similarly, under this same definition, visitor nights are up 22.6%, and therefore spend has increased accordingly. Medium Backpacker Users (i.e. 50% or more nights): - Visitor numbers are stable - Based on this recommended minimum definition, backpacker visitor numbers to WA have remained stable amongst those who stay 50% or more nights in backpacker style accommodation. - Visitor Nights are up - Under this same definition, visitor nights are up 1.5%, and therefore spend has increased accordingly. Light Backpacker Users (i.e. 25% or more nights): - Visitor numbers are down - Based on this definition, backpacker visitor numbers are down (-7.7%) amongst those who stay 25% or more nights in backpacker style accommodation. - Visitor Nights are up - Under this same definition, visitor nights are up 5.9%, and therefore spend has increased accordingly. (c) International visitors to WA declined by 1.2% in the year ending June 2006. However, there are a few key points to note about these latest results: i) During the same time period, WA experienced its highest international visitor spend on record ($1,234 million). ii) These visitor numbers for the year ending June 2006 represent the second highest number of international visitors to WA in any 12 month period on record, second only to the all time high that occurred in the previous year ending June 2005. iii) Western Australia has experienced major growth in some of our key developing markets, including China (WA up 17.6%, Australia up only 6.3%) and Korea (WA up 17.5%, Australia up only 2.2%). (d) No.
Medium Backpacker Users (i.e. 50% or more nights): - Visitor numbers are stable - Based on this recommended minimum definition, backpacker visitor numbers to WA have remained stable amongst those who stay 50% or more nights in backpacker style accommodation. - Visitor Nights are up - Under this same definition, visitor nights are up 1.5%, and therefore spend has increased accordingly. Light Backpacker Users (i.e. 25% or more nights): - Visitor numbers are down - Based on this definition, backpacker visitor numbers are down (-7.7%) amongst those who stay 25% or more nights in backpacker style accommodation. - Visitor Nights are up - Under this same definition, visitor nights are up 5.9%, and therefore spend has increased accordingly. (c) International visitors to WA declined by 1.2% in the year ending June 2006. However, there are a few key points to note about these latest results: i) During the same time period, WA experienced its highest international visitor spend on record ($1,234 million). ii) These visitor numbers for the year ending June 2006 represent the second highest number of international visitors to WA in any 12 month period on record, second only to the all time high that occurred in the previous year ending June 2005. iii) Western Australia has experienced major growth in some of our key developing markets, including China (WA up 17.6%, Australia up only 6.3%) and Korea (WA up 17.5%, Australia up only 2.2%). (d) No.
Light Backpacker Users (i.e. 25% or more nights): - Visitor numbers are down - Based on this definition, backpacker visitor numbers are down (-7.7%) amongst those who stay 25% or more nights in backpacker style accommodation. - Visitor Nights are up - Under this same definition, visitor nights are up 5.9%, and therefore spend has increased accordingly. (c) International visitors to WA declined by 1.2% in the year ending June 2006. However, there are a few key points to note about these latest results: i) During the same time period, WA experienced its highest international visitor spend on record ($1,234 million). ii) These visitor numbers for the year ending June 2006 represent the second highest number of international visitors to WA in any 12 month period on record, second only to the all time high that occurred in the previous year ending June 2005. iii) Western Australia has experienced major growth in some of our key developing markets, including China (WA up 17.6%, Australia up only 6.3%) and Korea (WA up 17.5%, Australia up only 2.2%). (d) No.
(c) International visitors to WA declined by 1.2% in the year ending June 2006. However, there are a few key points to note about these latest results: i) During the same time period, WA experienced its highest international visitor spend on record ($1,234 million). ii) These visitor numbers for the year ending June 2006 represent the second highest number of international visitors to WA in any 12 month period on record, second only to the all time high that occurred in the previous year ending June 2005. iii) Western Australia has experienced major growth in some of our key developing markets, including China (WA up 17.6%, Australia up only 6.3%) and Korea (WA up 17.5%, Australia up only 2.2%). (d) No.
i) During the same time period, WA experienced its highest international visitor spend on record ($1,234 million). ii) These visitor numbers for the year ending June 2006 represent the second highest number of international visitors to WA in any 12 month period on record, second only to the all time high that occurred in the previous year ending June 2005. iii) Western Australia has experienced major growth in some of our key developing markets, including China (WA up 17.6%, Australia up only 6.3%) and Korea (WA up 17.5%, Australia up only 2.2%). (d) No.
(d) No.
(c) whether WA had the greatest percentage fall in overall international visitors to the year ending June 2006; and (d) whether Tourism WA failed its primary statutory function of growing market share faster than the national average in the year ending June 2006?
(d) whether Tourism WA failed its primary statutory function of growing market share faster than the national average in the year ending June 2006?
1. Visitors who spend 100% of nights in backpacker/hostel accommodation: This definition represents the dedicated backpacker/hostel segment. 2. Visitors who spend 75% or more nights in backpacker/hostel accommodation: This definition represents heavy backpacker/hostel users. 3. Visitors who spend 50% or more nights in backpacker/hostel accommodation: This includes all visitors whose main type of accommodation is backpacker/hostel. 4. Visitors who spend 25% or more nights in backpacker/hostel accommodation: This is the weakest of all definitions, because it includes visitors whose main form of accommodation is NOT backpacker/hostel. Such visitors may be using this type of accommodation due to a lack of availability of their desired form of accommodation (e.g. hotels, motels, serviced apartments, other budget accommodation etc). In the year ending June 2006 compared to the year ending June 2005, the following results have been obtained for each of these definitions: Dedicated Backpacker Users (i.e. 100% or more nights): - Visitor numbers are up - Dedicated backpacker visitor numbers to WA have increased (19.0%) amongst those who stay 100% or more nights in backpacker accommodation. - Visitor Nights are up - Similarly, under this same definition, visitor nights are up 139.7%, and therefore spend has also increased accordingly. Heavy Backpacker Users (i.e. 75% or more nights): - Visitor numbers are up - Heavy backpacker visitor numbers to WA have increased (7.9%) amongst those who stay 75% or more nights in backpacker style accommodation. - Visitor Nights are up - similarly, under this same definition, visitor nights are up 22.6%, and therefore spend has increased accordingly. Medium Backpacker Users (i.e. 50% or more nights): - Visitor numbers are stable - Based on this recommended minimum definition, backpacker visitor numbers to WA have remained stable amongst those who stay 50% or more nights in backpacker style accommodation. - Visitor Nights are up - Under this same definition, visitor nights are up 1.5%, and therefore spend has increased accordingly. Light Backpacker Users (i.e. 25% or more nights): - Visitor numbers are down - Based on this definition, backpacker visitor numbers are down (-7.7%) amongst those who stay 25% or more nights in backpacker style accommodation. - Visitor Nights are up - Under this same definition, visitor nights are up 5.9%, and therefore spend has increased accordingly. (c) International visitors to WA declined by 1.2% in the year ending June 2006. However, there are a few key points to note about these latest results: i) During the same time period, WA experienced its highest international visitor spend on record ($1,234 million). ii) These visitor numbers for the year ending June 2006 represent the second highest number of international visitors to WA in any 12 month period on record, second only to the all time high that occurred in the previous year ending June 2005. iii) Western Australia has experienced major growth in some of our key developing markets, including China (WA up 17.6%, Australia up only 6.3%) and Korea (WA up 17.5%, Australia up only 2.2%). (d) No.
2. Visitors who spend 75% or more nights in backpacker/hostel accommodation: This definition represents heavy backpacker/hostel users. 3. Visitors who spend 50% or more nights in backpacker/hostel accommodation: This includes all visitors whose main type of accommodation is backpacker/hostel. 4. Visitors who spend 25% or more nights in backpacker/hostel accommodation: This is the weakest of all definitions, because it includes visitors whose main form of accommodation is NOT backpacker/hostel. Such visitors may be using this type of accommodation due to a lack of availability of their desired form of accommodation (e.g. hotels, motels, serviced apartments, other budget accommodation etc). In the year ending June 2006 compared to the year ending June 2005, the following results have been obtained for each of these definitions: Dedicated Backpacker Users (i.e. 100% or more nights): - Visitor numbers are up - Dedicated backpacker visitor numbers to WA have increased (19.0%) amongst those who stay 100% or more nights in backpacker accommodation. - Visitor Nights are up - Similarly, under this same definition, visitor nights are up 139.7%, and therefore spend has also increased accordingly. Heavy Backpacker Users (i.e. 75% or more nights): - Visitor numbers are up - Heavy backpacker visitor numbers to WA have increased (7.9%) amongst those who stay 75% or more nights in backpacker style accommodation. - Visitor Nights are up - similarly, under this same definition, visitor nights are up 22.6%, and therefore spend has increased accordingly. Medium Backpacker Users (i.e. 50% or more nights): - Visitor numbers are stable - Based on this recommended minimum definition, backpacker visitor numbers to WA have remained stable amongst those who stay 50% or more nights in backpacker style accommodation. - Visitor Nights are up - Under this same definition, visitor nights are up 1.5%, and therefore spend has increased accordingly. Light Backpacker Users (i.e. 25% or more nights): - Visitor numbers are down - Based on this definition, backpacker visitor numbers are down (-7.7%) amongst those who stay 25% or more nights in backpacker style accommodation. - Visitor Nights are up - Under this same definition, visitor nights are up 5.9%, and therefore spend has increased accordingly. (c) International visitors to WA declined by 1.2% in the year ending June 2006. However, there are a few key points to note about these latest results: i) During the same time period, WA experienced its highest international visitor spend on record ($1,234 million). ii) These visitor numbers for the year ending June 2006 represent the second highest number of international visitors to WA in any 12 month period on record, second only to the all time high that occurred in the previous year ending June 2005. iii) Western Australia has experienced major growth in some of our key developing markets, including China (WA up 17.6%, Australia up only 6.3%) and Korea (WA up 17.5%, Australia up only 2.2%). (d) No.
3. Visitors who spend 50% or more nights in backpacker/hostel accommodation: This includes all visitors whose main type of accommodation is backpacker/hostel. 4. Visitors who spend 25% or more nights in backpacker/hostel accommodation: This is the weakest of all definitions, because it includes visitors whose main form of accommodation is NOT backpacker/hostel. Such visitors may be using this type of accommodation due to a lack of availability of their desired form of accommodation (e.g. hotels, motels, serviced apartments, other budget accommodation etc). In the year ending June 2006 compared to the year ending June 2005, the following results have been obtained for each of these definitions: Dedicated Backpacker Users (i.e. 100% or more nights): - Visitor numbers are up - Dedicated backpacker visitor numbers to WA have increased (19.0%) amongst those who stay 100% or more nights in backpacker accommodation. - Visitor Nights are up - Similarly, under this same definition, visitor nights are up 139.7%, and therefore spend has also increased accordingly. Heavy Backpacker Users (i.e. 75% or more nights): - Visitor numbers are up - Heavy backpacker visitor numbers to WA have increased (7.9%) amongst those who stay 75% or more nights in backpacker style accommodation. - Visitor Nights are up - similarly, under this same definition, visitor nights are up 22.6%, and therefore spend has increased accordingly. Medium Backpacker Users (i.e. 50% or more nights): - Visitor numbers are stable - Based on this recommended minimum definition, backpacker visitor numbers to WA have remained stable amongst those who stay 50% or more nights in backpacker style accommodation. - Visitor Nights are up - Under this same definition, visitor nights are up 1.5%, and therefore spend has increased accordingly. Light Backpacker Users (i.e. 25% or more nights): - Visitor numbers are down - Based on this definition, backpacker visitor numbers are down (-7.7%) amongst those who stay 25% or more nights in backpacker style accommodation. - Visitor Nights are up - Under this same definition, visitor nights are up 5.9%, and therefore spend has increased accordingly. (c) International visitors to WA declined by 1.2% in the year ending June 2006. However, there are a few key points to note about these latest results: i) During the same time period, WA experienced its highest international visitor spend on record ($1,234 million). ii) These visitor numbers for the year ending June 2006 represent the second highest number of international visitors to WA in any 12 month period on record, second only to the all time high that occurred in the previous year ending June 2005. iii) Western Australia has experienced major growth in some of our key developing markets, including China (WA up 17.6%, Australia up only 6.3%) and Korea (WA up 17.5%, Australia up only 2.2%). (d) No.
4. Visitors who spend 25% or more nights in backpacker/hostel accommodation: This is the weakest of all definitions, because it includes visitors whose main form of accommodation is NOT backpacker/hostel. Such visitors may be using this type of accommodation due to a lack of availability of their desired form of accommodation (e.g. hotels, motels, serviced apartments, other budget accommodation etc). In the year ending June 2006 compared to the year ending June 2005, the following results have been obtained for each of these definitions: Dedicated Backpacker Users (i.e. 100% or more nights): - Visitor numbers are up - Dedicated backpacker visitor numbers to WA have increased (19.0%) amongst those who stay 100% or more nights in backpacker accommodation. - Visitor Nights are up - Similarly, under this same definition, visitor nights are up 139.7%, and therefore spend has also increased accordingly. Heavy Backpacker Users (i.e. 75% or more nights): - Visitor numbers are up - Heavy backpacker visitor numbers to WA have increased (7.9%) amongst those who stay 75% or more nights in backpacker style accommodation. - Visitor Nights are up - similarly, under this same definition, visitor nights are up 22.6%, and therefore spend has increased accordingly. Medium Backpacker Users (i.e. 50% or more nights): - Visitor numbers are stable - Based on this recommended minimum definition, backpacker visitor numbers to WA have remained stable amongst those who stay 50% or more nights in backpacker style accommodation. - Visitor Nights are up - Under this same definition, visitor nights are up 1.5%, and therefore spend has increased accordingly. Light Backpacker Users (i.e. 25% or more nights): - Visitor numbers are down - Based on this definition, backpacker visitor numbers are down (-7.7%) amongst those who stay 25% or more nights in backpacker style accommodation. - Visitor Nights are up - Under this same definition, visitor nights are up 5.9%, and therefore spend has increased accordingly. (c) International visitors to WA declined by 1.2% in the year ending June 2006. However, there are a few key points to note about these latest results: i) During the same time period, WA experienced its highest international visitor spend on record ($1,234 million). ii) These visitor numbers for the year ending June 2006 represent the second highest number of international visitors to WA in any 12 month period on record, second only to the all time high that occurred in the previous year ending June 2005. iii) Western Australia has experienced major growth in some of our key developing markets, including China (WA up 17.6%, Australia up only 6.3%) and Korea (WA up 17.5%, Australia up only 2.2%). (d) No.
In the year ending June 2006 compared to the year ending June 2005, the following results have been obtained for each of these definitions: Dedicated Backpacker Users (i.e. 100% or more nights): - Visitor numbers are up - Dedicated backpacker visitor numbers to WA have increased (19.0%) amongst those who stay 100% or more nights in backpacker accommodation. - Visitor Nights are up - Similarly, under this same definition, visitor nights are up 139.7%, and therefore spend has also increased accordingly. Heavy Backpacker Users (i.e. 75% or more nights): - Visitor numbers are up - Heavy backpacker visitor numbers to WA have increased (7.9%) amongst those who stay 75% or more nights in backpacker style accommodation. - Visitor Nights are up - similarly, under this same definition, visitor nights are up 22.6%, and therefore spend has increased accordingly. Medium Backpacker Users (i.e. 50% or more nights): - Visitor numbers are stable - Based on this recommended minimum definition, backpacker visitor numbers to WA have remained stable amongst those who stay 50% or more nights in backpacker style accommodation. - Visitor Nights are up - Under this same definition, visitor nights are up 1.5%, and therefore spend has increased accordingly. Light Backpacker Users (i.e. 25% or more nights): - Visitor numbers are down - Based on this definition, backpacker visitor numbers are down (-7.7%) amongst those who stay 25% or more nights in backpacker style accommodation. - Visitor Nights are up - Under this same definition, visitor nights are up 5.9%, and therefore spend has increased accordingly. (c) International visitors to WA declined by 1.2% in the year ending June 2006. However, there are a few key points to note about these latest results: i) During the same time period, WA experienced its highest international visitor spend on record ($1,234 million). ii) These visitor numbers for the year ending June 2006 represent the second highest number of international visitors to WA in any 12 month period on record, second only to the all time high that occurred in the previous year ending June 2005. iii) Western Australia has experienced major growth in some of our key developing markets, including China (WA up 17.6%, Australia up only 6.3%) and Korea (WA up 17.5%, Australia up only 2.2%). (d) No.
Dedicated Backpacker Users (i.e. 100% or more nights): - Visitor numbers are up - Dedicated backpacker visitor numbers to WA have increased (19.0%) amongst those who stay 100% or more nights in backpacker accommodation. - Visitor Nights are up - Similarly, under this same definition, visitor nights are up 139.7%, and therefore spend has also increased accordingly. Heavy Backpacker Users (i.e. 75% or more nights): - Visitor numbers are up - Heavy backpacker visitor numbers to WA have increased (7.9%) amongst those who stay 75% or more nights in backpacker style accommodation. - Visitor Nights are up - similarly, under this same definition, visitor nights are up 22.6%, and therefore spend has increased accordingly. Medium Backpacker Users (i.e. 50% or more nights): - Visitor numbers are stable - Based on this recommended minimum definition, backpacker visitor numbers to WA have remained stable amongst those who stay 50% or more nights in backpacker style accommodation. - Visitor Nights are up - Under this same definition, visitor nights are up 1.5%, and therefore spend has increased accordingly. Light Backpacker Users (i.e. 25% or more nights): - Visitor numbers are down - Based on this definition, backpacker visitor numbers are down (-7.7%) amongst those who stay 25% or more nights in backpacker style accommodation. - Visitor Nights are up - Under this same definition, visitor nights are up 5.9%, and therefore spend has increased accordingly. (c) International visitors to WA declined by 1.2% in the year ending June 2006. However, there are a few key points to note about these latest results: i) During the same time period, WA experienced its highest international visitor spend on record ($1,234 million). ii) These visitor numbers for the year ending June 2006 represent the second highest number of international visitors to WA in any 12 month period on record, second only to the all time high that occurred in the previous year ending June 2005. iii) Western Australia has experienced major growth in some of our key developing markets, including China (WA up 17.6%, Australia up only 6.3%) and Korea (WA up 17.5%, Australia up only 2.2%). (d) No.
Heavy Backpacker Users (i.e. 75% or more nights): - Visitor numbers are up - Heavy backpacker visitor numbers to WA have increased (7.9%) amongst those who stay 75% or more nights in backpacker style accommodation. - Visitor Nights are up - similarly, under this same definition, visitor nights are up 22.6%, and therefore spend has increased accordingly. Medium Backpacker Users (i.e. 50% or more nights): - Visitor numbers are stable - Based on this recommended minimum definition, backpacker visitor numbers to WA have remained stable amongst those who stay 50% or more nights in backpacker style accommodation. - Visitor Nights are up - Under this same definition, visitor nights are up 1.5%, and therefore spend has increased accordingly. Light Backpacker Users (i.e. 25% or more nights): - Visitor numbers are down - Based on this definition, backpacker visitor numbers are down (-7.7%) amongst those who stay 25% or more nights in backpacker style accommodation. - Visitor Nights are up - Under this same definition, visitor nights are up 5.9%, and therefore spend has increased accordingly. (c) International visitors to WA declined by 1.2% in the year ending June 2006. However, there are a few key points to note about these latest results: i) During the same time period, WA experienced its highest international visitor spend on record ($1,234 million). ii) These visitor numbers for the year ending June 2006 represent the second highest number of international visitors to WA in any 12 month period on record, second only to the all time high that occurred in the previous year ending June 2005. iii) Western Australia has experienced major growth in some of our key developing markets, including China (WA up 17.6%, Australia up only 6.3%) and Korea (WA up 17.5%, Australia up only 2.2%). (d) No.
Medium Backpacker Users (i.e. 50% or more nights): - Visitor numbers are stable - Based on this recommended minimum definition, backpacker visitor numbers to WA have remained stable amongst those who stay 50% or more nights in backpacker style accommodation. - Visitor Nights are up - Under this same definition, visitor nights are up 1.5%, and therefore spend has increased accordingly. Light Backpacker Users (i.e. 25% or more nights): - Visitor numbers are down - Based on this definition, backpacker visitor numbers are down (-7.7%) amongst those who stay 25% or more nights in backpacker style accommodation. - Visitor Nights are up - Under this same definition, visitor nights are up 5.9%, and therefore spend has increased accordingly. (c) International visitors to WA declined by 1.2% in the year ending June 2006. However, there are a few key points to note about these latest results: i) During the same time period, WA experienced its highest international visitor spend on record ($1,234 million). ii) These visitor numbers for the year ending June 2006 represent the second highest number of international visitors to WA in any 12 month period on record, second only to the all time high that occurred in the previous year ending June 2005. iii) Western Australia has experienced major growth in some of our key developing markets, including China (WA up 17.6%, Australia up only 6.3%) and Korea (WA up 17.5%, Australia up only 2.2%). (d) No.
Light Backpacker Users (i.e. 25% or more nights): - Visitor numbers are down - Based on this definition, backpacker visitor numbers are down (-7.7%) amongst those who stay 25% or more nights in backpacker style accommodation. - Visitor Nights are up - Under this same definition, visitor nights are up 5.9%, and therefore spend has increased accordingly. (c) International visitors to WA declined by 1.2% in the year ending June 2006. However, there are a few key points to note about these latest results: i) During the same time period, WA experienced its highest international visitor spend on record ($1,234 million). ii) These visitor numbers for the year ending June 2006 represent the second highest number of international visitors to WA in any 12 month period on record, second only to the all time high that occurred in the previous year ending June 2005. iii) Western Australia has experienced major growth in some of our key developing markets, including China (WA up 17.6%, Australia up only 6.3%) and Korea (WA up 17.5%, Australia up only 2.2%). (d) No.
(c) International visitors to WA declined by 1.2% in the year ending June 2006. However, there are a few key points to note about these latest results: i) During the same time period, WA experienced its highest international visitor spend on record ($1,234 million). ii) These visitor numbers for the year ending June 2006 represent the second highest number of international visitors to WA in any 12 month period on record, second only to the all time high that occurred in the previous year ending June 2005. iii) Western Australia has experienced major growth in some of our key developing markets, including China (WA up 17.6%, Australia up only 6.3%) and Korea (WA up 17.5%, Australia up only 2.2%). (d) No.
i) During the same time period, WA experienced its highest international visitor spend on record ($1,234 million). ii) These visitor numbers for the year ending June 2006 represent the second highest number of international visitors to WA in any 12 month period on record, second only to the all time high that occurred in the previous year ending June 2005. iii) Western Australia has experienced major growth in some of our key developing markets, including China (WA up 17.6%, Australia up only 6.3%) and Korea (WA up 17.5%, Australia up only 2.2%). (d) No.
(d) No.
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Answered
26 October 2006
Responded by
Minister for Tourism
Response time
28 days
(a)-(b) Due to ongoing industry debate over how a backpacker should be defined, Tourism Research Australia (TRA) provides four alternative measures of a backpacker visitor. Each of these measures vary according to the proportion of total nights stayed in backpacker or hostel accommodation, as follows;
1. Visitors who spend 100% of nights in backpacker/hostel accommodation: This definition represents the dedicated backpacker/hostel segment.
2. Visitors who spend 75% or more nights in backpacker/hostel accommodation: This definition represents heavy backpacker/hostel users.
3. Visitors who spend 50% or more nights in backpacker/hostel accommodation: This includes all visitors whose main type of accommodation is backpacker/hostel.
4. Visitors who spend 25% or more nights in backpacker/hostel accommodation: This is the weakest of all definitions, because it includes visitors whose main form of accommodation is NOT backpacker/hostel. Such visitors may be using this type of accommodation due to a lack of availability of their desired form of accommodation (e.g. hotels, motels, serviced apartments, other budget accommodation etc).
In the year ending June 2006 compared to the year ending June 2005, the following results have been obtained for each of these definitions:
Dedicated Backpacker Users (i.e. 100% or more nights):
- Visitor numbers are up - Dedicated backpacker visitor numbers to WA have increased (19.0%) amongst those who stay 100% or more nights in backpacker accommodation.
- Visitor Nights are up - Similarly, under this same definition, visitor nights are up 139.7%, and therefore spend has also increased accordingly.
Heavy Backpacker Users (i.e. 75% or more nights):
- Visitor numbers are up - Heavy backpacker visitor numbers to WA have increased (7.9%) amongst those who stay 75% or more nights in backpacker style accommodation.
- Visitor Nights are up - similarly, under this same definition, visitor nights are up 22.6%, and therefore spend has increased accordingly.
Medium Backpacker Users (i.e. 50% or more nights):
- Visitor numbers are stable - Based on this recommended minimum definition, backpacker visitor numbers to WA have remained stable amongst those who stay 50% or more nights in backpacker style accommodation.
- Visitor Nights are up - Under this same definition, visitor nights are up 1.5%, and therefore spend has increased accordingly.
Light Backpacker Users (i.e. 25% or more nights):
- Visitor numbers are down - Based on this definition, backpacker visitor numbers are down (-7.7%) amongst those who stay 25% or more nights in backpacker style accommodation.
- Visitor Nights are up - Under this same definition, visitor nights are up 5.9%, and therefore spend has increased accordingly.
(c) International visitors to WA declined by 1.2% in the year ending June 2006. However, there are a few key points to note about these latest results:
i) During the same time period, WA experienced its highest international visitor spend on record ($1,234 million).
ii) These visitor numbers for the year ending June 2006 represent the second highest number of international visitors to WA in any 12 month period on record, second only to the all time high that occurred in the previous year ending June 2005.
iii) Western Australia has experienced major growth in some of our key developing markets, including China (WA up 17.6%, Australia up only 6.3%) and Korea (WA up 17.5%, Australia up only 2.2%).
(d) No.
1. Visitors who spend 100% of nights in backpacker/hostel accommodation: This definition represents the dedicated backpacker/hostel segment.
2. Visitors who spend 75% or more nights in backpacker/hostel accommodation: This definition represents heavy backpacker/hostel users.
3. Visitors who spend 50% or more nights in backpacker/hostel accommodation: This includes all visitors whose main type of accommodation is backpacker/hostel.
4. Visitors who spend 25% or more nights in backpacker/hostel accommodation: This is the weakest of all definitions, because it includes visitors whose main form of accommodation is NOT backpacker/hostel. Such visitors may be using this type of accommodation due to a lack of availability of their desired form of accommodation (e.g. hotels, motels, serviced apartments, other budget accommodation etc).
In the year ending June 2006 compared to the year ending June 2005, the following results have been obtained for each of these definitions:
Dedicated Backpacker Users (i.e. 100% or more nights):
- Visitor numbers are up - Dedicated backpacker visitor numbers to WA have increased (19.0%) amongst those who stay 100% or more nights in backpacker accommodation.
- Visitor Nights are up - Similarly, under this same definition, visitor nights are up 139.7%, and therefore spend has also increased accordingly.
Heavy Backpacker Users (i.e. 75% or more nights):
- Visitor numbers are up - Heavy backpacker visitor numbers to WA have increased (7.9%) amongst those who stay 75% or more nights in backpacker style accommodation.
- Visitor Nights are up - similarly, under this same definition, visitor nights are up 22.6%, and therefore spend has increased accordingly.
Medium Backpacker Users (i.e. 50% or more nights):
- Visitor numbers are stable - Based on this recommended minimum definition, backpacker visitor numbers to WA have remained stable amongst those who stay 50% or more nights in backpacker style accommodation.
- Visitor Nights are up - Under this same definition, visitor nights are up 1.5%, and therefore spend has increased accordingly.
Light Backpacker Users (i.e. 25% or more nights):
- Visitor numbers are down - Based on this definition, backpacker visitor numbers are down (-7.7%) amongst those who stay 25% or more nights in backpacker style accommodation.
- Visitor Nights are up - Under this same definition, visitor nights are up 5.9%, and therefore spend has increased accordingly.
(c) International visitors to WA declined by 1.2% in the year ending June 2006. However, there are a few key points to note about these latest results:
i) During the same time period, WA experienced its highest international visitor spend on record ($1,234 million).
ii) These visitor numbers for the year ending June 2006 represent the second highest number of international visitors to WA in any 12 month period on record, second only to the all time high that occurred in the previous year ending June 2005.
iii) Western Australia has experienced major growth in some of our key developing markets, including China (WA up 17.6%, Australia up only 6.3%) and Korea (WA up 17.5%, Australia up only 2.2%).
(d) No.
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