Total hotel rooms Australia 2011-2021

In 2021, the UNWTO reported that the number of hotel rooms in Australia had risen to a little over 304 thousand. This reflected an increase from around 291 thousand rooms available in hotels and other similar accommodations in the country in the previous year, 2020.

Travel accommodation in Australia

The hotel industry in Australia experienced significant improvement in 2022 as the impact of the coronavirus pandemic lessened and the government eased travel restrictions. This newfound freedom for domestic and international travelers led to increased hotel demand. Thus, as a result of increased travel, the revenue in the hotel segment in Australia is projected to reach 6.75 billion U.S. dollars in 2023. The growth in the tourism industry is expected to drive the development of new accommodation offerings as well as innovation in existing ones, providing more diverse options for visitors to Australia. As of the first quarter of 2023, there were over 8,450 hotel rooms under construction and due to open in 2023 or 2024 across Australia.

The state of the tourism industry in Australia

The coronavirus outbreak had a significant impact on the tourism industry in Australia, with tourism GDP dropping sharply by 36.7 percent in 2021. Despite the challenges faced, the industry remains optimistic about the future. It is implementing new strategies to attract visitors, such as promoting regional and domestic travel, eco-tourism, and cultural experiences. In 2022, Australia's direct tourism gross domestic product rose to around 35.14 billion, which marked the start of tourism GDP recovery.