Matt started his hospitality career in Dunk Islandresort in tropical North Queensland in 1996 and has genuinely done it all in the industry since then.
As more then a decade as owner and co-founder of a highly successful hotel management , development and consultancy firm (2T), Matt founded Tourism property in 2016.
In his first two years, Matt had already completed over $40 million in tourism property transactions, all between Wollongong and Batemans Bay on the NSW South Coast.
Matt is well versed in tourism development and international investment plus highly experienced in listed and unlisted property funds, receiverships and has a firm knowledge of property, company and tax law.
Feature Interview in Bsale Magazine
November 2020
Is the Tourism Industry Bouncing Back?
by Vanessa Lovie 9th of November, 2020
We spoke with Matt Davidson from Tourism Property based in Wollongong NSW. A specialist business broker focused on accommodation businesses valued from $5m to $25m. With 25 years of experience in the tourism industry, he has a wealth of knowledge that is valuable to business owners, investors and prospective buyers.
23 min read
Locations Serviced
Sydney NSW, Canberra ACT,
Industries
Accommodation & Tourism Commercial Property
Languages Spoken
English
Licensed to Operate in
NSW, ACT,
Published Articles
Wollongong CBD Motel Re-opens After Retro Revival
A stunning new boutique motel has emerged in beachside Wollongong. After an 18 month renovation, “Surfside 22” is turning heads. Officially welcoming the first guests on 19th August 2024, owner Nichole Karanfilovski explained their plan to deliver... Read More » 3 min read
Motel Market Update
Three years ago I penned an article discussing the state of the motel market coming out of Covid-19. In summary – at that time, regional accommodation asset values were very strong, owing to: A lack of properties for sale. Vendors moreover opted to hold... Read More » 4 min read
One of the Largest Leasehold Motels in NSW Hits the Market
Tourism Property are offering the leasehold interest of the Country 2 Coast Motor Inn Coffs Harbour. Adjoining the iconic Big Banana, this renovated motor inn offers 52 rooms and apartments and sits on close to 4 acres. Formerly known as Country Comfort Coffs... Read More » 2 min read
The Grand Hotel in Kiama has hit the market for the first time...
The iconic hotel first opened in 1891 and has been a favoured watering hole for tourists and locals ever since. One of just two pubs in Kiama, the Grand Hotel is being offered for sale by Wollongong based hotel brokers, Tourism Property. Broker Matt Davidson... Read More » 2 min read
Wollongong CBD Motel Sold and Set for Revival
The City Beach Motel in Wollongong has been sold by specialist brokers, Tourism Property - at an undisclosed price. The motel has stood for decades on the corner of Harbour Street and Crown Street – between the city and the sea. The City Beach precinct on... Read More » 3 min read
Massive Shortage of Vendors in Tourism Sector
Its a good time to sell - thats what real estate agents always say, right? We often hear its always the right time to buy and sell. Here is a more sophisticated answer. Despite everything 2020 has thrown at us in the tourism industry, its actually a... Read More » 4 min read
