Queensland Faces Accommodation Crisis Ahead of 2032 Olympics, Urging Government Action
Queensland is facing a significant accommodation shortage as it prepares for the 2032 Olympic Games. The Property Council of Australia’s 2026 Queensland Hotel Market Outlook has revealed that the state is not on track to meet its accommodation targets, with only 24% of the required 14,700 rooms expected to be available by 2032. The report highlights a structural crisis in the hotel market, with demand outpacing supply despite rising room rates and increased visitor numbers. Industry leaders are calling for accelerated planning and investment to ensure a sustainable infrastructure legacy beyond the Olympics. The opening of new hotels has stalled, with only one new hotel expected to open across Brisbane, the Gold Coast, or the Sunshine Coast in 2025. 
