The hotel industry in Australia has grown in both size and sophistication into a truly global market; with everything from boutique operators to major international players.Â
High quality, vibrant and successful hotels are essential to thriving cities and precincts, and play a key role insupporting the tourism sector. Post-pandemic, our advocacy work to support the hotel sector is focused on revitalising cities, promoting business collaboration and unlocking opportunities for the sector to expand and develop.Â
This page brings together resources for the hotel sector, plus information on hotel and tourism policy development, industry education and news, networking opportunities, trends, our hotel-focused committees and engagement with other relevant industry groups.Â
Upcoming Events
View upcoming events related to the hotel sector.
Our Industry Committees
There are a number of Committees across the country dedicated to advancing our work in the hotel sector.
There are a number of Committees across the country dedicated to advancing our work related to the Hotel sector.
Industry Committees are made up of 12-25 property professionals from around Australia, who are experts in the relevant field. Committees meet every four to six weeks to discuss issues and projects relevant to their expertise and the focus of the Committee.
Being selected as a member of a Property Council Committee gives you the opportunity to help shape the future and influence the organisation’s advocacy agenda. Members have the opportunity to contribute to important, focused industry discussions while building their professional networks and knowledge.
As part of our 40-40-20 commitment to gender equity, all our Committees comprise a minimum of 40 per cent female representatives. Committee members are appointed for a two-year term, with the current Committees commencing their tenure in February 2023.
Research
The Property Council’s research team produces a suite of industry data related to hotels.
Benchmarks: Retail – VIC 2024
Please note this product is a pre-order. The results of the annual Benchmarks survey are designed to provide owners and managers with a reliable tool for evaluating the performance
Benchmarks: Retail – WA 2024
Please note this product is a pre-order. The results of the annual Benchmarks survey are designed to provide owners and managers with a reliable tool for evaluating the performance
Benchmarks: Office & Retail- National 2024
Please note this product is a pre-order. The results of the annual Benchmarks survey are designed to provide owners and managers with a reliable tool for evaluating the performance
Campaigns & Submissions
View campaigns and submissions relevant to the hotel sector.
Draft Wollongong Tourism Accommodation Review
Draft Wollongong Tourism Accommodation Review The Property Council of Australia welcomes the opportunity to provide comments on the Draft Wollongong Tourism Accommodation Review. We acknowledge our collaborative working relationship with
Every Building Counts
Every building counts: A practical plan for emissions reduction, is a policy toolkit jointly developed by the Property Council of Australia and Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) focused on emissions reduction across the property industry.
Upcoming Academy courses
Comprising workshops, online learning and industry diploma courses, our Academy provides the resources to enhance the professional lives of our members. It's a professional development platform with something for everyone.
Latest news
View news related to hotels.
State and Territory Development of the Year winners announced
Find out the 2024 Rider Levett Bucknall State/Territory Development of the Year Award winners in your jurisdiction in the lead up to the Innovation and Excellence Awards next month.
Commercial real estate market experiences value adjustments
The Australian commercial real estate market experienced significant value adjustments in Q2 2024. Ben Martin-Henry provides an overview of the Property Council/MSCI Australia Annual Property Index.Â
Hotels Working Group kicks off
The Property Council’s newest advocacy group has kicked off with the Hotels Working Group holding its inaugural meeting 31 July 2024.
Awards
For almost 40 years, the Property Council of Australia has hosted the industry’s most prestigious awards. As champions of our industry we celebrate and reward excellence. Winning a Property Council award means truly being at the top of your game.
Innovation & Excellence Awards
The annual Property Council of Australia/Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation & Excellence Awards are the most prominent property awards in Australia, promoting excellence in design and innovation in the built environment since 1982.
National Retirement Living Awards
The Property Council’s National Retirement Living Awards celebrate excellence and achievement across all parts of the retirement living sector.Â