State vs. State -- which Aussies travel the most?

State vs. State -- which Aussies travel the most?

SYDNEY, Oct. 24, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Australians from NSW/ACT take first place when it comes to travelling overseas, whereas Queenslanders are the keenest on domestic trips, according to new research from agoda, the global online travel booking platform.

Who are the most avid travellers across Asia-Pacific?
Who are the most avid travellers across Asia-Pacific?

The agoda Travel and Tech Study found those in NSW and ACT took an average of 4.8 trips in the last 12 months. Victoria and Western Australia were the least frequent travellers, with an average of 3.3 trips apiece.

When it came to overseas travel, NSW/ACT and Western Australia led the pack with 1.8 and 1.6 foreign holidays respectively in the last 12 months. Victoria and South Australia are inclined to stay put, with an average of only 1.0 trips.

Queenslanders are the most avid travellers in their own backyard, with an average 3.3 domestic trips in the last 12 months. And it's not surprising, with its marketing campaigns like Tourism Queensland's award-winning 'Best Job in the World' clearly resonating with Aussies. Despite boasting the­­­ most landmass and the many delights of the Margaret River wine region, Western Australia only averaged 1.7 domestic trips, potentially due to the relative isolation of the state and long distance to other capital cities.

Andrew Edwards, Global Director for Brand and Communications at agoda, comments: "Aussies have a global reputation for being well travelled but it's interesting to see they are travelling more at home than anywhere else. That's reflected in agoda's ambition here in Australia. We used to focus on the outbound traveler but increasingly we are offering more options -- and more deals -- for domestic travel."

About the research

The quantitative online survey was commissioned by agoda, with responses from 11,762 Asia-Pacific respondents aged 18-64. Data was collated between 27 February and 17 April 2017.

About agoda

agoda (Nasdaq:PCLN) is one of the world's fastest-growing online travel booking platforms. agoda is committed to delivering the best holidays, at the best prices. With a network of over 1.6 million accommodation properties, including apartments, villas, homes, and hotels backed by over 15 million real traveler reviews, Agoda helps other travelers find and explore new experiences in new destinations. Established in 2005, the start-up quickly expanded in Asia and was acquired in 2007 by the Priceline Group -- the world's largest seller of rooms online. agoda is headquartered in Singapore, with offices in major cities across over 30 countries.

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