The Pacific Explorer makes its way to dock at the overseas passenger terminal on Sydney Harbour on April 18, 2022. Photo: AFP
The Pacific Explorer makes its way to dock at the overseas passenger terminal on Sydney Harbour on April 18, 2022. Photo: AFP
Australia

Australia woos Hong Kong tourists to help restore pandemic-battered tourism industry, banks on pent-up demand

  • Hong Kong was a top 10 international market before Covid-19 for Tourism Australia, which expects numbers to jump if quarantine requirements are relaxed
  • For the financial year ending in June 2023, Tourism Australia is targeting 121,000 visitors from Hong Kong – about 43 per cent of the pre-pandemic number

The Pacific Explorer makes its way to dock at the overseas passenger terminal on Sydney Harbour on April 18, 2022. Photo: AFP
The Pacific Explorer makes its way to dock at the overseas passenger terminal on Sydney Harbour on April 18, 2022. Photo: AFP
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