Melburnian hoteliers experienced a higher than usual revenue bump from the Australian Open this year as more American tourists took advantage of the weak Australian dollar and locals opted to travel locally to offset cost of living pressures.

According to hotel operator Marriott, its Melbourne revenue per available room during the Australian Open fortnight was more than 10 per cent higher compared to last year, driven by 10 per cent more Americans coming for the tennis and staying at its hotels.