Tim Quinn

Manager, Research and Statistics
Tourism Division
Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources

Overview

Central agency ¨C policy research
National tourism organisation - market research
Core tourism research - surveys, analysis, forecasting
National statistical authority - Industry surveys and tourism satellite account
Academic and industry research

Policy ¨C Central tourism agency

Tourism Australia (NTO)

Market research (Behavioural and Attitudinal)
In-market brand tracking (marketing effectiveness)
Event Evaluation
Aviation

Tourism Research Australia

Surveys

National Visitor Survey
International Visitor Survey
Destination Visitor Surveys

Analysis

Regional modelling
Indirect-effects modelling

Forecasting

Tourism Forecasting Committee
Northern Territory Tourism Forecasting Panel
Methodology (Monash Uni)

Australian Bureau of Statistics (NSA)

Tourism-specific data provided:

Australian Tourism Satellite Account
Survey of Tourist Accommodation
Overseas Arrivals and Departures

Tourism-related data provided:

International Trade in Goods and Services
Consumer Price Index
Industry surveys

Sustainable Tourism Cooperative Research Centre

Projects based around sustainability of industry
State and Territory Tourism Satellite Accounts
CGE Economic Impact Models
Consumer choice modelling
Event evaluation ¨C Financial; economic, environment
Forecasting and seasonality
Indigenous tourism
Climate change

Conclusion

A wide ranging research agenda

This will ensure industry is well served

Appropriate policy decisions are made

Industry experiences sustainable growth