Critically examine the major factors that have contributed to the growth and development of tourism in Australia since World War II.

Growth and Development of Tourism in Australia since World War II This is a short but informative discourse on the growth and development of tourism in Australia since World War II . The first few segments will focus on the history of Australia as a nation in to provide a solid background for the inherent factors which contribute to the growth and development of tourism in Australia . The second segment will briefly highlight the Australian economy to show the benefits that have been derived from the tourism boom in Australia . Finally , the last

segment shall carefully identify and explain the major factors that have contributed to this tourism surge in Australia since World War II

Brief History of Australia

Australia mainly known for its picturesque surroundings is more than meets the eye . Australia boasts of a rich history under the rule of the British and enviable living conditions for its citizens (Pike , 2002 However , Australia was not always like this . Before the arrival of Western influences , Indigenous Australians inhabited the mainland but eventually European explorers set foot on Australia . The most notable explorer , James Cook mapped out the east coast of Australia and claimed this piece of Australia as a British Colony . The contributions of James Cook were integral in the establishment of a penal colony in New South Wales . The British territories grew larger with more and more discoveries of Australia 's mainland . The influx of the British caused the decline in the population of the Indigenous Australians (Pike 2002

Slowly , the British colonies in Australia governed themselves while remaining under the British Empire . The British Empire only controlled foreign affairs , international shipping , and defense . A decade of planning , consultation , and voting gave rise to the Commonwealth of Australia on January 1 , 1905 (Mason , 2003 . The new country took advantage of all its natural resources to rapidly develop into an agricultural and manufacturing country taking into consideration its strategic location . World War I started to brew across the Europe and Australia was willing to take part in the war (Pike 2002 . Enlistments were abundant which caused the industries and trade agreements of Australia were disrupted because of the war . Trade agreements with Germany were put to a halt thus Australia had to find other means to address their needs of steel . Like in any war , profiteering occurred and the ordinary people could not even purchase the basic utilities (Mason 2003 . However , at the end of the War , Australia managed to produce more products than ever before , which contributed to the growth of the nation

Effect of World War II on Australia

World War II made Australia purchase products which could have easily been produced thus the war was a huge boon to Australia . The restrictions of rationing imposed by the government allowed personal savings to increase . There was also full employment during the war since manpower was being utilized for essential industries . Australia was more prepared for World War II than it was for World War I . World War...