Tourism has been identified as one of Australia’s ‘high-growth’ sectors over the next two decades, while employment in the hospitality sector is forecast to grow considerably over the next three years. Taken together, the two sectors make up one of our most important industries. If you enjoy meeting new people and trying new things, you’ll be amazed at the career choices available to you in this dynamic and exciting industry sector.
Contribution to the Australian economy
Accommodation and Food Services

$40.6 billion
Gross value added

967,000
People employed in the sector

90,283
Businesses trading in the sector
Tourism

$49 billion
Gross value added

580,200
People employed in the sector

273,512
Businesses trading in the sector
* Statistics sourced from Australian Bureau of Statistics and Australian Government Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources. For more information, please refer to the Statistics Explained page.