Tasmania’s hospitality sector delivers an exceptional experience for both locals and visitors.
From world-class restaurants showcasing the finest Tasmanian produce to cafés renowned for consistently excellent coffee, there’s truly something for everyone.
With a diverse range of accommodation options to suit even the most discerning tastes, the industry is both vibrant and welcoming. It plays a vital role in shaping the visitor experience while contributing significantly to the economy and culture of our island.
The sector encompasses both accommodation services and the broader food and beverage industry.
The accommodation industry in Tasmania offers a wide variety of options for visitors, including hotels, motels and serviced apartments.
This sector provides a range of short-term lodging solutions to suit different needs and budgets, ensuring a comfortable stay for tourists and travellers alike.
The food services industry provides a diverse culinary landscape for both locals and visitors.
This sector includes everything from cozy cafes and bustling restaurants to convenient takeaways, as well as pubs and bars that offer meals, snacks and beverages.
Useful market information:
The Accommodation and food services industry decreased by 2.3% in 2024-25 to $1.067 billion in gross value-added terms.
The decrease in the accommodation and food services industry follows a strong post-COVID recovery between 2020-21 and 2022-23. This is consistent with movements at the national level with moderating growth in the industry represents a normalisation of activity.
Over the past 10 years the accommodation and food services industry has experienced a compound annual growth rate of 0.5%.
The accommodation and food services industry comprises 2.7% of total Tasmanian industry gross value added.
Accommodation and food services contribution to Gross State Product
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics - Australian National Accounts: State Accounts
12 months to November 2025
Total employment decreased by 8.4% to 20,000 persons.
Full-time employment decreased by 11.5% to 6,600 persons.
Part-time employment decreased 6.8% to 13,400 persons.
This industry is typically characterised by a higher number of part-time workers.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics – Labour Force, Detailed
The total number of businesses in the accommodation and food services industry decreased by 1.4% to 2,456.
The total number of operating small businesses (0-19 employees) in the accommodation and food services industry decreased by 0.9% to 2,250.
The decrease in the number of operating businesses in the industry reflects subdued economic conditions and cost of living pressures during the period.
Accommodation and food services – number of operating businesses
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics – Counts of Australian Businesses
Hospitality support services:
The peak body representing Tasmania’s hospitality industry including hotels, restaurants, cafes and clubs.
It provides advocacy, training and support to help businesses thrive and ensure a sustainable hospitality sector.
Training designed by Tasmanian industry experts to ensure you’re learning the skills that matter most.
The programs are tailor-made for local needs and trends while providing the hands-on experience and skills needed to excel in the tourism and hospitality industry.
