John MacKenzie chats with Linda Cooper, General Manager of Study Cairns, about the increase in student numbers studying abroad in Cairns.

Oct 25, 2022, 02:35 AM

John MacKenzie chats with Linda Cooper, General Manager of Study Cairns, about the increase in student numbers studying abroad in Cairns.

A strong return of Japanese students to the region should see others follow suit, and many are anticipating the numbers to begin to rise in the Chinese and Taiwanese markets.

With many students holding working holiday visas, the flow-on effects should be a positive step for our local hospitality businesses experiencing staffing shortages.

Linda Cooper recently attended the Australian International Education Conference where the new emerging markets of Vietnam and Mongolia were discussed.