Driving away: Intense competition has left little room for revenue growth in the industry

The Motels industry has struggled over the past five years. Intense competition from other forms of accommodation, such as hotels and serviced apartments, has constrained industry revenue growth over the period. Accommodation-sharing networks, such as Airbnb, have exerted further downward price pressure on motel operators over the past five years. However, rising inbound and domestic tourism, coupled with increasing business traveller numbers, has boosted demand for the industry's services over the past five years. Industry revenue is expected to grow at an annualised 0.4% over the five years through 2017-18, to reach $3.0 billion. This includes anticipated revenue growth of 0.4% in the current year...read more.

Industry Statistics & Market Size
Revenue
$3bn
Annual Growth 13-18
0.4%
Forecast Growth 18-23
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Profit
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Employment
27,258
Businesses
1,948
Market Share of Companies
There are no companies with a dominant market share in this industry

Industry Threats & Opportunities

  • Increasing international and domestic tourism has boosted demand for the industry's services
  • Rising demand for Airbnb has weakened demand for motels over the past five years
  • Motel operators are finding it hard to differentiate themselves in the accommodation sector

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    Industry operators primarily provide accommodation, usually in the form of suites or units with private facilities, though some facilities such as bathrooms may also be shared. Motels usually operate without liquor licences, but often provide meals. The term motel derives from ‘motor hotel', as this form of accommodation has traditionally catered to motorists. Consequently, many industry establishments are located near main roads or highways. Most motels are rated three or four stars. Star ratings are assessed by Star Ratings Australia, a division of the Australian Tourism Industry Council. Star classification depends on the standard of facilities and services that the motel provides...purchase to read more.

    Additional Insights for the Motels Industry

    IBISWorld identifies 250 Key Success Factors for a business.The most important for the Motels Industry are

  • Being part of a group buying, promotion and marketing scheme
  • Having a loyal customer base
  • Carrying out all necessary maintenance to keep facilities in good condition

    • IBISWorld analysts also discuss how external factors such as Domestic tourist visitor nights and Demand from hotels and resorts in the Motels industry impact industry performance..

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    What is the Motels Industry?

    The industry includes motels and guesthouse businesses with 15 or more rooms. These establishments provide accommodation in the form of rooms or suites, and some provide food and beverages on the property. Most motels have direct access to an open parking area. Most guestrooms are equipped with a bath or shower, but have limited in-room cooking facilities.

    Industry Products
  • Three-star accommodation
  • Four-star accommodation
  • Food and beverages
    • Industry Activities
  • Motel accommodation
  • Motel management
  • Guesthouse accommodation
  • Guesthouse management
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    About this Industry

    Industry Definition
    Main Activities
    Similar Industries
    Additional Resources

    Industry at a Glance

    Industry Statistics Snapshot
    Industry Structure
    Executive Summary

    Industry Performance

    Executive Summary
    Key External Drivers
  • Domestic tourist visitor nights
  • Demand from hotels and resorts
  • Real household discretionary income
  • Business tourist visitor nights
  • International tourist visitor nights

    • Current Performance
  • Revenue and profitability
  • Competitive pressures
  • Inbound and domestic tourists
  • Other demand drivers
  • Chart: Revenue Growth

    • Industry Outlook
  • Revenue and profitability
  • Demand drivers
  • Increased competition
  • Table: Motels Industry Revenue Outlook

    • Industry Life Cycle
  • Life cycle reasons
  • Chart: Benchmarking - Motels Industry Lifecycle vs The Economy

    • Products & Markets

    Supply Chains
    Key Buying Industries
  • Travel Agency and Tour Arrangement Services
  • Consumers

    • Key Selling Industries
  • Construction
  • Furniture Retailing
  • Liquor Wholesaling
  • Meat, Poultry and Smallgoods Wholesaling

    • Products & Services
  • Three-star accommodation
  • Four-star accommodation
  • Food and beverages
  • Other
  • Chart: Motels Industry Products and Services Segmentation

    • Demand Determinants
    Major Markets
  • Domestic leisure travellers
  • International visitors
  • Domestic business travellers
  • Other visitors
  • Chart: Major Market Segmentation for the Motels Industry

    • International Trade
    Business Locations
    Chart: Business Locations by State

    Competitive Landscape

    Market Share Concentration
    Key Success Factors
    Cost Structure Benchmarks
  • Chart: Cost Structure Benchmarking – Sector vs Motels

    • Basis of Competition
  • Internal competition
  • External competition

    • Barriers to Entry
  • Table: Barrier to Entry Checklist for the Motels Industry

    • Industry Globalization

    Major Companies

    There are no major players in this industry. This report includes analysis of other companies.

    Operating Conditions

    Capital Intensity
  • Chart: Level of Capital Intensity for the Motels Industry
  • Chart: Tools of the Trade: Growth Strategies for Success

    • Technology & Systems
    Revenue Volatility
  • Chart: Volatility vs Industry Growth

    • Regulation & Policy
    Industry Assistance

    Key Statistics

    Table: Industry Data for the Motels Industry
    Includes:
  • Industry Revenue (2009-2023)
  • Industry Gross Product (2009-2023)
  • Establishments (2009-2023)
  • Businesses (2009-2023)
  • Employment (2009-2023)
  • Wages (2009-2023)

    • Table: Annual Percentage Change for Key Industry Data
    Table: Key Ratios for Industry Key Data

    Jargon & Glossary

    Airbnb
  • An online marketplace that allows consumers to list and rent accommodation for a processing fee.
    • Inbound Tourism
  • The act of a non-resident visiting a country. For example, a tourist from China who visits Australia is classified as an inbound tourist.
    • Outbound Tourism
  • The act of a resident visiting another country.
    • Tariff
  • A full schedule of fees for the use of accommodation amenities. It includes a disclosure of room rates and other rate information such as taxes and fees.
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