Best Travel and Hospitality Companies in Australia
The 504 best Travel and Hospitality companies in Australia in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Crown Resorts.
Crown Resorts anchors Australia's Travel and Hospitality startup map the way you'd expect: $418M in disclosed funding, dwarfing every other name in a directory of 504 tracked companies that together have raised $579M total. That single figure tells you something real about where capital concentrates. Helloworld Travel sits at $50M, Fleetwood at $60M, URBNSURF at $28M, and the gap between the top and the rest is steep. No unicorns here, but the funding pool is live, with Argo Investments, M.H. Carnegie & Co, and Slingshot among the most active backers moving money through the sector.
The global backdrop is hard to ignore. The market measured roughly $889.7B in 2020 and is forecast to reach $1731.4B by 2025, a 14.2% CAGR driven by demand for better decision-making tools and customer experience lift. App-side momentum confirms it: median install growth across hospitality and travel apps is running at roughly +19% YoY across 614 tracked apps. I'd note the sector trend data adds a wrinkle, with hot coverage themes skewing toward severe weather alerts and flood forecasting, which signals that risk infrastructure is quietly becoming part of the travel stack. So what does that mean for founders here? As hospitality operators weigh guest experience against brand standards, the companies that solve real operational friction are the ones worth watching.
Ranked: Best Travel and Hospitality companies in Australia
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Employees | Founded | Founder | Tech stack | Market signals (1y) | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1d4 Provider of a website intended for mapping the outdoors. | — | — | 1 | 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2 | 3 Leisure Provider of a B2B2C tourism exchange platform | — | — | — | 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 3 | 8Hotels Operator of standalone hotel | — | — | — | 2003 | Paul Fischmann | — | — | — |
| 4 | A2Bcarrentals Provider of affordable car rental services | — | — | — | 2005 | — | WordPressMySQLPHP+22 | — | — |
| 5 | Accor Vacation Club Operator of standalone hotel | — | — | — | 2000 | — | WordPressMySQLPHP+28 | — | — |
| 6 | aceairportparking Provider of airport parking services | — | — | — | 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 7 | Adelaide casino A casino located in Australia. The casino offers gaming area, table games, VIP gaming, poker zone and… | — | — | 274 | 1985 | — | — | — | 1 award |
| 8 | Adventure Junky Provider of hiking camping & adventure tour operator | — | — | — | 2019 | Fuchsia Claire Sims Co-Founder | — | — | — |
Top 12 Travel and Hospitality companies in Australia
#1
Public · Pyrmont, New South Wales · founded 2011 · 8000 employees$21.5Mraised▾
Star Entertainment Group is a real estate investment company. The company owns and operates real estate properties such as The Star Sydney, The Star Gold Coast and Treasury Brisbane. It also acquired the Sheraton Grand Mirage on the Gold Coast.
- Jan 2025Post IPO$21.5M
- Oct 2024Post IPO—
#2
Acquired · Melbourne, Victoria · founded 1994 · 15600 employees$418.1Mraised▾
Crown is a resort chain based out of Australia. Resorts under its brand include Crown Perth, Crown Melbourne, Crown Sydney, and Crown Aspinalls (located in London). Each of their properties features a casino, hotels, banquet halls, restaurants, shopping & entertainment facilities, and more. In 2017, the company recorded revenues of $3.34B, and a net profit of $1.8B.
- 2019Post IPO—
- Mar 2015Conventional Debt$418.1M
#3
Funding Raised · Hobart, Tasmania · founded 1994$10Kraised▾
Operator of a maritime festival celebrating wooden boats and maritime culture. The festival includes exhibitions, on-water activities, talks, food, film, workshops, and live music. The event aims to provide a celebration of craft, culture, and connection. It welcomes communities to experience maritime traditions and craftsmanship.
- Mar 2025Grant (prize money)$10K
#4
Acquired · Melbourne, Victoria · founded 2000 · 620 employees$50Mraised▾
Offers passenger and corporate travel agency services
- Jul 2020Post IPO$50M
#5
Public · Melbourne, Victoria · founded 1987$60Mraised▾
Fleetwood, based in Australia, is a provider of architectural services. The company is focused on designing, manufacturing, and installation of permanent modular and transportable buildings. It caters to multiple sectors such as education, government, housing, and commercial sectors. Some of its projects include single dwellings, kindergartens, quarters, mining camps, and more.
- Sep 2018Post IPO$60M
#6
Series B · Tullamarine, Victoria · founded 2012 · 55 employees$28.3Mraised▾
Provider of tour operator services
- Feb 2018Series B$28.3M
#7
Seed · Melbourne, Victoria · founded 2021$500Kraised▾
Provider of e bikes, trikes, rental, and scooters manufacturing & charging services
#8
Funding Raised · Australia · founded 2004$100.5Kraised▾
- Nov 2020Grant (prize money)$100.5K
#9
Public · Wollongong, New South Wales · founded 1999$191.6Kraised▾
Provider of tour operator services
- Mar 2010Grant (prize money)$191.6K
#10
Funding Raised · Brunswick, Victoria · founded 2002$20Kraised▾
Operator of a travel arrangement company intended to develop tourism in regional communities. The company's service includes the concept of a minimalistic, relocatable, and self-sufficient tiny house in landscapes, enabling travelers to experience environments in new ways that get them interacting more with the region, local culture, and its local flora and fauna.
- 2016Grant (prize money)$20K
#11
Seed · Hobart, Tasmania · founded 2011 · 199 employees$20Kraised▾
Mona is an art museum located in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. It is the playground and megaphone of David Walsh, who grew up in Tassie. Mona offers a variety of facilities and cautions, including cashless payment options.
- 2015Seed$20K
#12
Funding Raised · Canberra, Australian Capital Territory · founded 2001 · 305 employees$10Kraised▾
Operator of a national institution preserving and exhibiting historical material. It focuses on First Nations history and culture, Australia’s history since European settlement, and environmental interactions. The institution maintains collections, conducts historical research, and provides educational public programs. It collects personal information to perform statutory functions, manage venue hire, and improve services. The institution also maintains security records and operates an online shop.
- Sep 2009Grant (prize money)$10K
Funding & investor landscape
Notable founders
Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage
Share of Travel and Hospitality coverage by sub-theme.
Regulatory-risk over time rising
Funding & growth over time
funding rising · growth rising
Common questions
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