Australia - China sign new deal to boost mutual tourism

A new tourism deal has been done between Australia, China and six of China's biggest airlines. It's aiming to boost visitor numbers with dual promotional activities and increased flights, but some tourist operators say Australia needs to focus on improving infrastructure and services. A feature presented by Anita Barar

A tourist photographs seagulls in front of the Opera House in Sydney Source: AAP

China is pitching for a bigger slice of the Australian tourist dollar.

 

And vice versa.

 

Building on the free trade agreement, a bilateral tourism deal has been officially launched in Sydney.

The two countries will work side-by-side at promotional events throughout 2017, which they have named the China-Australia Year of Tourism.

 

Managing director of Tourism Australian, John O'Sullivan, says important steps are being taken to entice more Chinese tourists.