New South Wales is looking at a double-digit growth in tourist arrivals from India this year.
The region is banking on increasing direct air connectivity between Sydney and India for this growth.
Destination NSW country manager Samar Chokshi said that in 2023, over 181,000 Indian tourists visited New South Wales.
“Looking at the current trend coupled with more direct flights connecting India with Sydney, rise in disposable income, and easy e-visa application process, we are expecting to boost our tourism and the footfalls are likely to grow in double digit,” he added.
Chokshi added that Indians spent AUD 482.2 million ($325 million) in the state last year during their travels, staying a total of 7 million nights. This was up 109% as compared to the pre-pandemic data.
