Expedia US stats

US TRAVELLERS are the number one int’l feeder market and are among the biggest spenders to Australia, according to data from Oct 2017 to Sep 2018 released by Expedia Group.

Research also showed that hotel demand of US travellers to Australia grew by nearly 65% year-on-year (YoY).

Melbourne led the growth at 70% YoY, while Sydney and Cairns both tracked 50% YoY.

Newcastle was the fastest growing regional destination for US travellers, with 180% YoY.