Published by Mark Smith-HalvorsenAustralia's tourism industry will enjoy a bumper year in 2010 as a new government funding initiative will make the country more attractive to visitors, Trailfinders has claimed.Lisa Warner, a spokesperson for the travel consultant, said the new National Long-Term Tourism Strategy will boost domestic tourism through an investment in infrastructure and services, while an upturn in overall travel spending will also provide support for the industry.She explained that many people had been put off making long-haul trips in 2009 while economic conditions remained volatile, although Australia still managed to achieve reasonable visitor numbers."From what we have seen, 2010 does promise to be a bumper year. A lot of people who have been careful with their spending this last year are overdue a holiday," she commented.Travellers planning a trip to Australia may benefit from allowing themselves plenty of time to check out the latest exchange rate deals, as buying at the right time can result in substantial savings.For competitive rates and commission free travel money, visit our Travel FX site