According to data from the , there were around hotels and similar establishments in Australia in 2022. This reflected an increase from approximately hotels and similar establishments across the country in 2013.
Regional variations in hotel performance
As of December 2024, the Gold Coast and Sydney recorded the highest average daily rates for hotel rooms across the country’s key hotel markets at *** Australian dollars per night, while Canberra offered comparatively more affordable options. Revenue per available room (RevPAR) also varied widely across Australia’s key cities and regions, with Sydney’s hotels achieving the highest RevPARs. Occupancy rates further highlight these regional disparities, with Perth leading with a ** percent hotel occupancy rate and Darwin trailing with an average rate of ** ±è±ð°ù³¦±ð²Ô³Ù.Ìý
Major players in the Australian hotel market
The Australian and New Zealand hotel markets are dominated by a few key players, with Accor maintaining a significant lead. As of the 2024 financial year, Accor operated over ***travel accommodation properties in the Australasia region, more than double the next largest operator, Ascott, which managed just over *** properties. Accor's dominance is further evidenced by its hotel room inventory, boasting over * rooms. The next closest competitor, IHG, had approximately * rooms, highlighting the substantial gap between the market leader and other major hotel operators in the region.Â
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