Austrade’s 2017 Tourism Forecast has revealed the changing nature of Australia’s Tourism Market. The data has shown that alongside a general expansion of the industry, broad trends in the decline of traditional markets such as the UK and New Zealand in favour of Asian markets such as China and India will continue into the near future. These statistics raise questions over the cultural competency and readiness of Australian businesses to adapt to these changing conditions and demonstrates the fundamental importance of multicultural communication and engagement.
Mapping Sydney's Multiculturalism
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang Visits Australia
From what I have been reading today, I can safely say that no news item has received more coverage in the Chinese community than the Chinese Premier’s current visit to Australia. Premier Li will land in Australia’s capital city this evening with a large group of Chinese business delegates with the aim to boost trade between China and Australia.
Through the Lens of an Australian Student
Championing in Innovation for a Better Environment
2017 Chinese New Year 101
Following on the heels of the widely-celebrated Christmas and calendar New Year, the next major celebration in Australia is Chinese New Year. This year it will fall on 28th January. To welcome the Chinese New Year, Cultural Perspectives have prepared some facts that you might not know about the 2017 Chinese New Year
Welcoming the China-Australia Year of Tourism 2017
China’s Air Pollution Creates Opportunities for Consumer Brands and Many More
With China’s air pollution persists, facial masks, air purifiers, healthy food, vitamins and supplements alike have become increasingly popular to Chinese consumers who are seeking health-related products. These demands create opportunities for health industry, sport and fitness industry, as well as tourism where Chinese choose nature-boosted destinations.
China Leads Australian Tourism Market Growth
The International Visitor Survey results newly released by the Tourism Research Australia reveals that China contributes the most to the increase of Australian Tourism Industry in spending, accounting for 35% of the total growth. Chinese visitors to Australia has recorded 1.1 million, up 22% than previous year.