Based on the data provided, the tourism output of cultural services in Australia has shown a fluctuating trend over the years. From 2013 to 2019, there was consistent growth, peaking at 1.8 billion AUD in 2019. The year 2020 saw a significant decline by 43.32% due to the COVID-19 pandemic, dropping the value to 1.02 billion AUD. Recovery was swift in 2021 with a 65.21% increase, reaching 1.69 billion AUD. By 2023, the value stood at 1.97 billion AUD, showing a year-on-year variation of 2.55%. Over the last five years, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) averaged at 3.09%.
Forecasts from 2024 to 2028 predict a steady increase in the tourism output of cultural services, with a CAGR of 1.93% and an overall growth rate of 10.05%.
Future Trends to Watch For:
- Continuing recovery post-pandemic and reaching pre-COVID levels.
- Influence of global travel trends on Australia's cultural tourism.
- Impact of digital and virtual cultural experiences on physical tourism.