Philippines among fastest-growing tourism markets for Australia, says TRA

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Australia's overseas arrivals are projected to rise by 24 per cent between 2025 and 2030, potentially reaching 10.9 million international visitors. Credit: Storyblocks - Amazing Aerial

On Usap Tayo, we discussed popular destinations visited by Filipinos in Australia, alongside the expected growth of overseas visitors from Asia, including the Philippines, according to the latest forecast from Tourism Research Australia (TRA).


Key Points
  • Australia is expected to receive 8.8 million short-term international arrivals in 2025, up from 8.6 million in 2024, with a large share coming from the United Kingdom and mainland China.
  • Overseas arrivals are projected to rise by 24 per cent between 2025 and 2030, potentially reaching 10.9 million international visitors, with China as the fastest-growing market, followed by Hong Kong, India, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Indonesia.
  • Some Filipinos have shared on social media where they usually take visitors across Australia, from major cities to popular regional tourist spots.

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