Phillip Island loses MotoGP after final race
Monday 12th October, 2026
Phillip Island, Australia, will host its final MotoGP this October before the race moves to Adelaide in 2027, putting a major source of visitor spending at risk.
This gives Airbnb a natural chance to talk about how visitors’ stays support local hosts and businesses around major sporting events in Australia.
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Why have we flagged this?
MotoGP’s final race at Phillip Island could shift event-related accommodation demand to Adelaide from 2027, giving you a chance to share booking trends and options near the new venue.
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Data idea
Measure demand for the island’s final MotoGP
Show how Airbnb bookings for race weekend compare with a typical October weekend on Phillip Island.
Data to investigate: Analyse your booking data for stays on Phillip Island during MotoGP weekend and a comparable October weekend.
Why: A clear demand figure would show what the final race means for visitors and local accommodation.