Accommodation shortages and pressures hit Brisbane Olympics plans
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Queensland has been warned it needs thousands more hotel rooms ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, as slow construction and rising costs create pressure for the state government to get accommodation plans back on track.
Breakdown
- Brisbane is facing a shortage of 30,000 hotel rooms ahead of the 2032 Olympics. 12s
- The Queensland government aims to add 2,000 new hotel rooms each year to double tourism spending. 28s
- Construction costs have increased by 40% since 2020, limiting new hotel developments. 45s
- Only 800 new hotel rooms have opened in Brisbane in the past five years, a 90% drop from the previous five years. 1m 4s
- Authorities are considering tax reforms and alternative accommodations, such as cruise ships, to meet demand. 1m 38s