In 2022, the reported that the number of hotel rooms in Australia had risen to a little over **. This reflected an increase from around ** rooms available in hotels and other similar accommodations in the country in the previous year, 2021.
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 **** 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 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 **** 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, ecotourism, and cultural experiences. In 2022, Australia's direct tourism gross domestic product rose to around billion, which marked the start of tourism GDP recovery.
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World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism). (July 29, 2025). Number of rooms in hotels and similar accommodation establishments in Australia from 2013 to 2022 (in 1,000s) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 26, 2026, from /statistics/1011386/australia-total-number-hotel-rooms/
World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism). "Number of rooms in hotels and similar accommodation establishments in Australia from 2013 to 2022 (in 1,000s)." Chart. July 29, 2025. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed July 26, 2026. /statistics/1011386/australia-total-number-hotel-rooms/
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World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism). "Number of Rooms in Hotels and Similar Accommodation Establishments in Australia from 2013 to 2022 (in 1,000s)." ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc., 29 Jul 2025, /statistics/1011386/australia-total-number-hotel-rooms/
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Number of rooms in hotels and similar accommodation establishments in Australia from 2013 to 2022 (in 1,000s) [Graph], World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism), July 29, 2025. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1011386/australia-total-number-hotel-rooms/