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
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.
Source: Australian Accommodation Monitor 2022-23
Research
The Property Council’s research team produces a suite of industry data related to hotels.
WA Office Market Report Package | January 2025
As the respected industry standard, the Australian Office Market Report allows property professionals to review trends in the supply of and demand for office space in Australia. The
VIC Office Market Report Package | January 2025
As the respected industry standard, the Australian Office Market Report allows property professionals to review trends in the supply of and demand for office space in Australia. The
NSW Office Market Report Package | January 2025
As the respected industry standard, the Australian Office Market Report allows property professionals to review trends in the supply of and demand for office space in Australia. The
Campaigns & Submissions
View campaigns and submissions relevant to the hotel sector.
Submission – Wollongong Draft Tourism Accommodation Review Strategy
The Property Council of Australia welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the Draft Tourism Accommodation Review Strategy (Strategy). We acknowledge the efforts made by Wollongong City Council (Council) to
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
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.
Sunshine Coast Lunch – Staying on the Sunshine Coast
The Property Council welcomed over 100 attendees to Venue 114 for our Staying on the Sunshine Coast – how to build the hotels and houses we need lunch.
Yardi Solutions Roadshow 2024
Yardi Solutions are running an event to provide guidance on fully leveraging the benefits of Yardi solutions at Brisbane Marriot Hotel on November 28.
Australia’s development of the year crownedÂ
At the Innovation & Excellence Awards, a major hospital was named the Rider Levett Bucknall Australian Development of the Year 2024. Find out which project won the night’s top honour, along with the full list of winners.
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