Booking.com-commissioned study: Australia's tourism economic output at AUD 47 billion in 2025

On November 12, 2026, the Booking.com Newsroom published a message stating that a study commissioned by Booking.com and conducted by Oxford Economics showed that tourism realized through Booking.com in 2025 supported AUD 47 billion in economic output in Australia and sustained nearly 140,000 local jobs. The study also emphasized that the platform helps tourism businesses of all kinds connect with global demand. Todd Lacey, Regional Manager for Oceania and South Korea at Booking.com, said that digital platforms make it easier for local operators, small accommodations and regional specialty businesses to reach global travelers. The study's conclusions have currently been publicly released by Booking.com.