Tourism
Growth and government support
- The Bend Motorsport Park - $150 million
- Monarto Safari Park upgrade - $56 million
- Bridgeport Hotel - $45 million
- d’Arenberg Cube - $15 million
d'Arenberg Cube
Credit: South Australian Tourism Commission. Photo: Marc Mandica.
- Best performing state in hotel occupancy in Australia 2020-21
- 15th highest hotel occupancy rate in the world in March 2021 (from data analysed across 180 countries by global hotel data analytics firm, STR)
- Regional visitor expenditure up 29%
- Record visitor expenditure of $5.8 billion
- Government invested almost $200 million towards regional tourism infrastructure
- 5-star Sofitel and EOS hotels, and 4-star Indigo Hotel now open in Adelaide
- 10 new hotels planned for Adelaide creating over 5,000 new rooms
- Highest attendance in 15 years at the OzAsia Festival opening week in October 2021
- 2022 Adelaide Fringe ticket sales up 22% on previous year
Kangaroo Island
Credit: South Australian Tourism Commission. Photo: Jonathon van der Knaap.
- Great State Voucher initiative generated 60,000 bookings resulting in $90 million economic impact
- Co-investment fund - $130 million improving national parks
- Tourism Industry Development Fund – supporting 80 tourism projects worth $60 million
- Building Better Regions – supporting tourism projects worth $16 million
Flinders Ranges
Credit: Rawnsley Park Station. Photo: Randy Larcombe.
Investment advantages
Flinders Ranges
Credit: South Australian Tourism Commission. Photo: Adam Bruzzone.
Connected ecosystem
Kangaroo Island
Credit: South Australian Tourism Commission. Photo: Ian Routledge.
Investment opportunities
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Investment: Direct investment
Hilton Hotel Adelaide - Vacant Possession from 2026 & Refurbishment Opportunity
One of Adelaide’s most famous luxury hotels, the Hilton Adelaide, has been listed for sale for the first time in more than 30 years by private local owners, 233 Victoria Square Hotel Pty Ltd.
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Investment: Direct investment
Monarto Rising - 5 Star Luxury Hotel and Glamping (Monarto Safari Park)
* 78 guest rooms & suites / 20 glamping tents overlooking a private watering hole accessed by safari park animals. * 2 swimming pools, bars, cafe, conference room, spa facilities, restaurant Expected Completion Q3, 2024 *Freehold and vacant possession offered (Operator tenders available) * 64 Ha site
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Investment: Greenfield
Once in a Lifetime DA Approved Hotel Site on Kangaroo Island
* Only five level hotel proposed for Kangaroo Island. * Rooftop, gym and back of house facilities. * Proposed 120 hotel rooms.
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Help for investing in South Australia's Tourism sector
Tom Herraman
Business Development Manager - Tourism
Promoting South Australia’s tourism offering through sustainable tourism developments and experiences.
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