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News.com.au
3 days ago
- Business
- News.com.au
The Aussie state that simply can't get enough of Japan
We all know Aussies are obsessed with Japan, but there's one state that can't seem to get enough. The Asian destination continues to top the list of popular travel locations with 115,000 Aussies visiting the hotspot in April alone, according to the latest figures from Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO) – that's a 42.6 per cent increase over the same period last year. The destination has evolved beyond a travel trend and morphed into a cultural phenomenon, whether for adventure, cuisine, tradition, or seasonal beauty. Either way, it has become the go-to destination with the strong Aussie dollar, proximity to Australia and picturesque locations each playing a huge role. The hotspot welcomed 920,000 Aussies in 2024, setting a new record, with interest from Queenslanders alone increasing 255 per cent in outbound travel vs. 2019. Each day, an average of 494 Aussies depart Brisbane Airport for Japan (12 months to February 2025), with Japan now the fourth biggest outbound market (behind NZ, UK/Europe and Indonesia), and overtaking the USA and Fiji. 'The facts back up what your Instagram feed is already showing, Japan is a hot destination for Queenslanders right now,' Ryan Both, aviation executive general manager at Brisbane Airport, said in a statement last month. 'But we're also seeing strong growth in the number of Japanese visitors coming to Queensland, which is great news for tourism operators in Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Great Barrier Reef.' It appears to be a two-way affair with Japan becoming Queensland's fastest-growing international market with a 124 per cent rise in visitors compared to 2019 numbers. The Asian destination has become a popular option for Aussies over long-weekends, Easter, school holidays and the stunning Sakura (cherry blossom) season. So far in 2025, 429,000 Aussies have visited Japan, which is a 28.6 per cent increase from the same January to April period last year, and almost half of the total number of 2024 arrivals. And with the June long weekend (King's Birthday) approaching, 44 per cent of Aussies are planning to travel, according to recent figures from Luxury Escapes. The online booking travel platform surveyed 1000 respondents and unsurprisingly, Japan came out on top as the most popular destination for overseas travel, followed by Indonesia (Bali). '[Japan] is definitely one of the hottest destinations for Australians and it's likely a combination of our Aussie dollar against the Japanese Yen which helps travellers get more bang for their travel buck in comparison to other international destinations like the US and UK,' Luxury Escapes co-founder and CEO, Adam Schwab, told Currently, 1 AUD is buying 92.55 Japanese Yen. Mr Schwab said value for money was high up there (26 per cent) as a reason to choose Japan, with Aussies spending about five nights in the hotspot for their extended long-weekend and during school holidays, 'it's around nine nights'. Meanwhile, Queensland was the most popular interstate destination, with almost two thirds of holiday-makers surveyed set to visit the Gold Coast, with Mr Schwab adding it's 'no surprise'. 'Two thirds of those visiting Queensland are going to the Gold Coast and it's pretty much the annual sun seekers pilgrimage as southerners look to defrost and bask in the balminess of a Queensland winter,' he said. The travel platform currently has last-minute long weekend deals all over Australia from Tamworth to Toowoomba. Mr Schwab said it includes cities and towns that may not have previously been top of mind for long weekend getaways, that are offering up some really interesting options. 'Just near Tamworth in North West New South Wales for example, is a brand new glamping 'Wilderluxe' retreat and there are some great outback pubs stays in regional Queensland.' He added while many of the traditional June long weekend destinations are heavily booked, there is still great value to be found in capital cities and across regional centres.
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Brisbane Airport embraces advanced analytics from Cirium Sky Warehouse
Queensland's major airport pioneers data consolidation in the cloud to drive operational efficiency LONDON, March 17, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Brisbane Airport (BNE), which serves as the major gateway to Queensland, has partnered with aviation analytics firm, Cirium, to become one of the first airports to integrate Cirium Sky Warehouse, a data-driven cloud platform, into its modernisation efforts. Cirium's advanced data and analytics will be seamlessly integrated with Brisbane Airport's business systems. This integration will support enhanced capacity planning, resource allocation, and operations analysis. Jeremy Bowen, Cirium CEO, commented: "We are delighted to support Brisbane Airport's transformative investment to revolutionise its passenger experience and meet future travel demand. "Integrating Cirium data and analytics through the Cirium Sky Warehouse will help the airport to consolidate and accelerate digitization, leading to improved decision-making and operational performance. "Our data will be a crucial asset in driving efficiency and elevating the traveler experience at Brisbane Airport." Ryan Both, Brisbane Airport Executive General Manager Aviation said: "Accessing Cirium's schedules data through Cirium Sky Warehouse enables advanced automation, marking a critical step in Brisbane Airport's digital transformation project." "The schedules data plays a critical role in creating and executing more accurate flight schedules, planning for future events and fluctuations in air traffic, gaining more comprehensive insights, and making decisions for business growth. This will lead to numerous improvements around efficiency, sustainability and passenger experience." "Embracing a cloud-based data integration approach also means we will significantly reduce the time spent internally on data and ultimately drive cost efficiencies." Brisbane Airport is currently undergoing a transformation program known as Future BNE, which includes 150 projects over a 10-year period, focusing on upgrades to the airport's domestic and international terminals, as well as planning for a third terminal, ahead of the city hosting the 2032 Olympics. This first phase modernization will support an improved experience for the almost 25 million passengers currently passing through its terminals and the additional 10 million expected over the coming decade. The Cirium Sky Warehouse delivers the highest quality aviation data and analytics in one accessible data cloud, aligning seamlessly with Brisbane Airport's digital transformation objectives. While the airport will initially leverage schedules data, a wealth of other data can be accessed and integrated from Cirium Sky Warehouse including flight, traffic, fleet, fares, weather, and CO2 emissions. By leveraging the power of Cirium's data cloud, Brisbane Airport joins global major airlines, fuel supply companies, aviation financiers, and more in enhancing its planning, operational efficiency and growth opportunities. Notes to editors To find out more about the Cirium Sky Warehouse, click here. About Cirium Cirium® is the world's most trusted source of aviation analytics, delivering powerful data and cutting-edge analytics to empower a wide spectrum of industry players. Equipping airlines, airports, travel enterprises, aircraft manufacturers, and financial entities, the company provides the clarity and intelligence needed to optimise operations, make informed decisions and accelerate revenue growth. Cirium® is part of LexisNexis® Risk Solutions, a RELX business, which provides information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. The shares of RELX PLC are traded on the London, Amsterdam and New York Stock Exchanges using the following ticker symbols: London: REL; Amsterdam: REN; New York: RELX. For further information please follow Cirium on LinkedIn or visit About Brisbane Airport BNE is the third-largest airport in Australia by passenger numbers, with 24 million passengers travelling through the airport annually. BNE contributes $4.7 billion GDP annually, with 1 in 70 Queensland jobs enabled by BNE and benefits provided range of key industries such as tourism, resources and international education. BNE is the largest airport in Australia by land size, covering 2,700 hectares of land used for aviation, property development and consumer businesses, which employ over 20,000 people. In 2025 it celebrates 100 years of operation. View source version on Contacts For Cirium media inquiries please contact media@ Sign in to access your portfolio
