The hospitality industry in Australia is second to none, and there are a wide variety of places to stay in all cities and resorts, ranging from small fairly basic guest houses right through to very luxurious hotels that are amongst the very best in the world. Major destinations such as Cairns and Sydney offer a huge selection of places to stay that should suit almost every budget and taste. It is a good idea to book hotels in advance of travel because many cities host conferences and exhibitions that make hotels rooms difficult to get hold of at certain times of the year.