QUEENSLAND has set new records in international visitor spending, with fresh data from Tourism Research Australia revealing overseas travellers splashed $6.9 billion in the year to June 2025, up 10.6 per cent on the previous year.
More than 2.2 million international visitors came to the Sunshine State, a rise of 2.7 per cent, with Queensland outpacing the national growth rate in holiday expenditure.
International holiday visitor spending surged to a record $3.5 billion, a 32.1 per cent jump.
New Zealanders remained the biggest market, making 490,000 trips and spending a record $1.02 billion. Visitors from India, France and Taiwan also grew strongly. Spending soared across QLD destinations, with the Sunshine Coast hitting a record $413.4 million.
Domestic tourism also remained strong, with Australians spending $33.3 billion in Queensland.
Tourism Minister Andrew Powell said the results showed the Government’s 20-year tourism plan was gaining momentum.
“Queensland is the home of the holiday, and our visitor economy is clear proof of that on the global stage,” Minister Powell said.