June 2023 - May 2024 (12 months)
Executive Summary
This report provides an analysis of the International Visitor Survey (IVS) data from June 2023 to May 2024 to understand the visitor experience and gain insights into the Papua New Guinean tourism industry.
Key findings include:
- Visitor Profile: The majority of visitors were from Australia (38%), Asia (38%), and Europe (7%). The average age group was 50-59 years old, and the average household income was USD84,304.
- Visitor Characteristics & Preferences: The top three purposes of visit were business/conference (45%), holiday (25%), and visiting friends and relatives (20%). The average length of stay was 11 nights, and the most visited provinces besides National Capital District (79%) were Western Highlands (56%) and Morobe (53%).
- Information & Decision Making: Friends and family and previous visits were the most influential source of information about PNG. The most influential factors in choosing PNG as a destination included culture and history, business/conference, friends and family and natural attractions.
- Visitor Spending and Impact: The average prepaid expenditure was USD 202 per person per day, of which an estimated 65% (USD 131 per person per day) is returned to the local economy. Average in-country expenditure was USD 122 per person per day. When combined, this results in a total estimated economic impact of USD 254 per person per day.
- Visitor Satisfaction: Visitors were generally satisfied with their overall experience of PNG, with the highest satisfaction ratings for the quality of tours and handicrafts, the friendliness of the people in PNG, the variety of things to see and do, and the great shopping opportunities.
The report also highlights areas for improvement, including airport services, safety and security, public services and infrastructure, and environmental cleanliness. Despite these areas for improvement, the majority of visitors (86%) expressed a willingness to return to PNG and recommend (85%) it to others.
June - November 2023 (6 months)
Executive Summary
This report provides an analysis of the International Visitor Survey (IVS) data from June to November 2023 to understand the visitor experience and gain insights into the Papua New Guinean tourism industry.
Key findings include:
- Visitor Profile: The majority of visitors were from Australia (38%), Asia (38%), and Europe (7%). The average age group was 50-59 years old, and the average household income was USD93,258.
- Visitor Characteristics & Preferences: The top three purposes of visit were business/conference (41%), holiday (30%), and visiting friends and relatives (19%). The average length of stay was 11.7 nights, and the most visited provinces besides National Capital District (82%) were Western Highlands (70%) and Morobe (43%).
- Information & Decision Making: Friends and family were the most influential source of information aboutPNG. The most influential factors in choosing PNG as a destination included culture and history, and natural attractions.
- Visitor Spending and Impact: The average prepaid expenditure was USD 268 per person per day, of which an estimated 65% (USD 174 per person per day) is returned to the local economy. Average in-country expenditure was USD 84 per person per day. When combined, this results in a total estimated economic impact of USD 259 per person per day.
- Visitor Satisfaction: Visitors were generally satisfied with their overall experience of PNG, with the highest satisfaction ratings for the quality of tours and handicrafts, the friendliness of the people in PNG, the variety of things to see and do, and the great shopping opportunities.
The report also highlights areas for improvement, including airport services, safety and security, public services and infrastructure, and environmental cleanliness. Despite these areas for improvement, the majority of visitors (86%) expressed a willingness to return to PNG and recommend (85%) it to others.
