WHY SPONSOR / EXHIBIT?

You're Making a Sound Investment!

NoVacancy is the only place you can:

  • Meet with over 6,000 hotel and accommodation decision-makers in two days
  • Maximise your brand exposure across Australia's largest hospitality trade audience
  • Re-connect with current and past customers face-to-face
  • Market test new products with your ideal buyer
  • Build a relevant, current database of qualified industry contacts
  • Launch new products on Australia's biggest hospitality platform
  • Shorten the sales cycle: prospects come to you, ready to evaluate
ENQUIRE TO EXHIBIT

Serious Buyers. Record Market Performance.

 
75%
Exclusive Audience

Of visitors do not attend any other expo throughout the calendar year - exclusive prospects you cannot reach anywhere else.

76%
Purchasing Power

Directly make or actively influence large-scale venue purchasing decisions. Meet them directly face-to-face.

+11%
Year-On-Year Growth

Accelerated visitor attendance trend tracking upward annually, securing over 6,000 active trade accounts over two days.

6.7%
RevPAR Acceleration

National RevPAR expansion, with leading dynamic regions scaling up to 83% average occupancy and record-breaking $334 ADR metrics.

$2.7B
Transaction Volumes

Hotel properties transaction tracking hit historic volume benchmarks, delivering the most aggressive asset market valuation on record.

7,272
New Rooms Active Pipeline

Asset rooms operating inside modern active construction timelines through 2028, scaling out heavy structural requirements.

Operators are heavily investing in technology, design, FF&E and services. The critical decision-makers authorising those budgets are active on the floor at NoVacancy.

Sources: CBRE Hotels Australia Overview & Outlook, March 2026; Colliers Australian Accommodation Supply Update, February 2026

Get face time with thousands of hoteliers

 

Hoteliers come together from across Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and across Asia, Europe and the US representing all accommodation property types – from small regional motor-inns right through to the largest 5-star chain hotels.

Their Words. Real Results.

"NoVacancy is really important because it brings the industry together. We have to be here as the largest Accommodation provider in this part of the world."

Sarah Derry Group Chief People Officer, The Star Entertainment Group

"We’ve been meeting a lot of motels, boutique accommodations, holiday parks, which is really right in our area of where we like to focus. So it’s been a really successful show."

Bayley Baldwin Key Account Manager, Temple and Webster

"It’s the biggest and best trade show in Australia. I’ve met CEOs, business decision makers, all types of hospitality people. I’ve done more deals today than I’ve probably done in the last three months."

David Thompson Chief Executive Officer, MymaAI

"It’s a show not to be missed. The quality leads generated and decision makers who attend make this show well worth the spend."

Donna Willmette National Key Account Manager, RapidClean

"Love attending NoVacancy. It gets better every year. Calibre of speakers and knowledge is great."

Madhavi Nagarajan Head of Revenue & Distribution, Ascott Australia

"The great thing about NoVacancy is when you come here, you meet everyone from the big, large chain groups to the small, independent operators."

Ben Charlton Commercial Director, MEWS

"NoVacancy is an industry-must! It’s 2 packed days of meeting your loyal customers, loved partners and hopeful prospects!"

Jasmine Mandalia Regional Marketing Manager APAC, OTA Insight

"NoVacancy is the ‘must do’ event in APAC to launch brands, ideas and maintain relationships. The sharing of ideas helps properties to thrive."

Carol Nesbitt Director, Flexkeeping APAC

"A great place to find, evaluate and consider options, products, processes and people to grow your business. All within a few days."

John Hawcroft Director, Hawcroft General Trading

Do You Have What They're Looking For?

 

Technology & Software

Cloud solutions, access control, data & security, PMS, CRS, booking engines, Revenue Management, OTAs, GDS, payments, mobility, charging stations

Hotel Support Services

Legal, finance, management and consultancy, insurance, utilities property development, facilities management, cleaning and laundry, recruitment, staff and training

Design & Décor

Beds and bedding, bathroom products, lighting, flooring and carpet, artwork, contract furniture, soft furnishings, fabrics, wallcoverings and accessories, outdoor furniture

Housekeeping & Products

Linens, tableware, towels, toiletries and bathroom amenities, tableware, glassware and china, promotional and branded gifts

Marketing & Branding

Website design, ecommerce, loyalty, CRM, online reviews, social media, content marketing, email marketing, mobile

Bar & Refreshments

Beer, wine and spirits, non-alcoholic drinks, coffee & tea, breakfast products, bar snacks, mini bar supplies

Environment & Sustainability

Green design and technology, solar energy, air purification, energy management, water systems

AV & Entertainment

In-room entertainment, AV equipment and systems, internet and wifi, telecommunication

Spa, Leisure & Wellness

Spa design and products, gym equipment, pools, leisure and wellness equipment

The unmatchable power of exhibitions

 

This is Where Your Future Customers Are!

Need leads? New business? It happens here.

Each year, the industry’s big fish spend two days in one pond at NoVacancy. It’s an effective use of their time as they search for ways to become more efficient, connected, memorable, profitable and sustainable.

Where & When

ICC Sydney Exhibition Centre
Darling Harbour, Sydney

Wednesday 23 September 2026
Thursday 24 September 2026
Open 9:00am – 5pm daily

 

Contacts

Sponsorship Enquiries
Matthew.Gatfield@terrapinn.com

 

Speaking Enquiries
Katarina.Mesarovich@terrapinn.com

 

Marketing Enquiries
Lilly.Roessen @terrapinn.com