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Youth and Backpacking

Queensland is a perfect destination for the youth and backpacking market. Visitors can enjoy the Queensland Lifestyle, Islands and Beaches, Natural Encounters and Adventures. Youth and backpacker visitors may also work and / or study in Queensland.

The international youth market are travellers who are between the ages of 15 and 29 years old. Read more about this market here - International Youth Market Snapshot - Year ended December 2012

International backpackers are an international visitor who spends at least one night in a youth or backpacker hostel during their stay in Australia. Read more about this market here - International Backpacker Market Snapshot - Year ended December 2012

Backpacking Queensland is the peak backpacking and independent travel industry body for the state. It was formed to enhance the commercial viability of its members through the provision of marketing support and representation to all levels of government.

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	Backpacking Queensland Backpacking Queensland is the peak backpacking and independent travel industry body for the state. It was formed to enhance the commercial viability of its members through the provision of marketing support and representation to all levels of government.
	BTAP, Backpacker Tourism Advisory Panel BTAP’s objective is to facilitate an industry platform for the development and growth of the backpacker tourism segment by elevating the policy agenda and providing a unified voice on backpacker issues at all levels of government.
	Tourism Australia Tourism Australia is involved in a number of marketing initiatives around the world that specifically target the youth segment and working holiday visa makers. This segment is made up of people aged between 18 and 30 years, commonly referred to as Generation Y. Experience Seekers in this segment look to develop confidence and life skills through travel and the sense of achievement this derives.

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