What impact will the Australian ban have on China tourists?

Recently, Australia plans to ban China tourists and international students from entering the country to prevent novel coronavirus from spreading in Australia. Although understandable, I feel that the Australian side has made a mountain out of a molehill. So, what's the impact of banning China tourists from entering the country on Australian tourism?

It is reported that yesterday, the Australian government updated the travel ban, prohibiting people other than Australian citizens, permanent residents and their immediate family members, spouses and children from entering Australia. It is estimated that hotels, restaurants, tour operators and some of Australia's most popular tourist attractions will face a total loss of A $654.38 billion per month during this ban.

It is reported that four days before the ban on China tourists entering Australia came into effect, the Australian federal government has banned China tour groups from entering Australia. This ban has led to the sudden cancellation of a large number of scheduled trips, which is usually the busiest and most profitable time of the year for enterprises aiming at the China market.

It is reported that tourists who have been to China in the past two weeks may be turned away from major tourist attractions such as Penguin Resort in Phillip Island as early as Monday.

Simon birmingham, Minister of Tourism, said that the ban would have a "significant impact" on the tourism industry, but the tourism industry was "incredibly resilient", and predicted that the tourism industry would recover from the double impact of mountain fires and coronavirus.

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But WesLambert, CEO of the Restaurant Association, said that these companies need help.

In an interview with The Times, Lambert said: "Many members of the association said that they had received cancellation calls from hundreds of travel agencies.

"We hope that the government can consider providing financial support to these enterprises like mountain fires. You know, if the first international tourism provider in this industry is cut off, the impact will be great. "

It is understood that about one eighth of those who go to Australia in the short term are from China. According to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, in the two months from February 2008 to October 2008, * * 12, * * 1458500 China tourists came to Australia.

The catering association estimates that these influx of people will bring in an annual income of 654.38+0.2 billion Australian dollars.

According to reports, MargyOsmand, CEO of Tourism and Transportation Forum, which represents large tourism and transportation companies, said that mountain fires and travel bans were "perfect storms".

Michael johnson, CEO of Australia Travel & Accommodation Company, said that the impact on business will shift from the region to the city, canceling reservations, increasing hotel vacancies, reducing flights and freezing employment.

In the travel ban issued by the government yesterday, it was suggested that large scenic spots in Chinese mainland should refuse to accept tourists who visited Australia in the past 14 days. The management of Phillip Island Nature Park held a meeting last night to discuss whether to refuse visitors from China from Monday.

BunyipGoWestTravelAgency is a travel agency specializing in Melbourne, Phillip Island, Twelve Apostles Rock and Yala Valley, with about 130 employees. Terry Smith, the company's director, said that his company can survive the crisis, but other enterprises that rely heavily on China tour groups will suffer a "devastating" blow.

He said, "I have received many cancellation notices in the past 24 hours."

Tip: Mainland tourists who plan to travel and study in Australia in the near future should pay attention to this matter, avoid affecting their itinerary and arrangements, try to stay at home, don't go out, and remember to wear a mask when going out. You will be informed of the latest news as soon as possible.