recent lean years for Australian tourism can be seen as Dutch Disease, a

term coined during the 1970s when the discovery of gas deposits in The

Netherlands led to an appreciation of the domestic currency at the

expense of other local industries. Growth is returning to Australian

tourism with more visitors coming from China than from the traditional

market of Britain and resumed interest from the US. But Dwyer notes that

a slowdown in investment has led to a lack of innovation, resulting in a

tired product. Australia is one of the world's most expensive

destinations, but is it really geared up to deliver quality experiences

for visitors?