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.
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.
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.
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.
Source: Australian Accommodation Monitor 2022-23
Research
The Property Council’s research team produces a suite of industry data related to hotels.
Shopping Centre Directory: SA 2025
The Property Council’s Shopping Centre Directories provide a comprehensive listing of shopping centres within each state. They contain details on centre ownership, size, management, tenancy mix, site area, number
Shopping Centre Directory: NSW/ACT 2025
The Property Council’s Shopping Centre Directories provide a comprehensive listing of shopping centres within each state. They contain details on centre ownership, size, management, tenancy mix, site area, number
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
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
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How much revenue did these events make local hotels?
Sydney Harbour’s NYE Fireworks and Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne provided big boosts to local hotel markets, as major events drove demand throughout the year. Find out which event had the biggest impact.
Brookfield to acquire Brisbane’s Hotel X in ‘landmark deal’
The acquisition of Hotel X by Brookfield has been labelled a “landmark transaction in the Brisbane hotel market” as everyone’s mind turns to the Olympic Games.
Queensland Productivity Commission
The Queensland Government has introduced legislation to Parliament to reinstate the Queensland’s Productivity Commission (QPC).
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.
Industry sectors
Capital Markets
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Cities, Precincts and Infrastructure
Find the latest news, advocacy, research and events for cities, precincts and infrastructure.
Environmental, Social and Governance
Find the latest news, advocacy, research and events for environment, social and governance (ESG).
Residential and Build-to-Rent
Find the latest news, advocacy, research and events for the residential and build-to-rent sectors.
Retirement Living
Find the latest news, advocacy, research and events for Retirement Living.
Social Infrastructure
Find the latest news, advocacy, research and events for social infrastructure.
Technology
Find the latest news, advocacy, research and events for innovation and technology.
Student Accommodation
Find the latest news, advocacy, research and events for purpose-built student accommodation.