Tourism
Report
At what price? The economic, social and icon value of the Great Barrier Reef
As the planet’s largest living structure and one of the world’s most complex and diverse natural ecosystems, the Great Barrier Reef is justifiably considered both priceless and irreplaceable. But what is it worth?
Report
Melbourne as a global cultural destination: final report (summary)
Melbourne's reputation as Australia's cultural capital has been reinforced with a new report ranking the city the top cultural destination in the country, third in the Asia Pacific and twelfth in the world for arts and culture.
Survey Report
International visitors in Australia: year ending March 2017
Describes international visitors to Australia, where they go, how long they stay and what they spend.
Report
Climate change: a deadly threat to coral reefs
Intensifying climate change remains the biggest threat to coral reefs around the world, with rising sea surface temperatures driving widespread bleaching events, according to the Climate Council’s latest report.
Discussion paper
Built heritage and the visitor economy: the case for adaptive re-use of heritage assets
Iconic heritage buildings play an important role in attracting visitors to tourism destinations with a number of Australia’s visitor precincts home to heritage assets such as The Rocks in Sydney, Salamanca Wharf in Hobart and the Old Treasury Building in Melbourne. While heritage assets can be significant demand drivers in the visitor economy, it is...