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Novotel announced for Gold Coast as region gears up for record arrivals
Challenger Investment Partners, on behalf of the owners, has appointed AccorHotels to manage their Surfers Paradise hotel, which is currently operating as Hotel Grand Chancellor. AccorHotels will take over management of the hotel from 1 October 2016, and re-brand the hotel to the group’s renowned Novotel brand.
Novotel Surfers Paradise will be the 30th Novotel in Australia and AccorHotels’ fourth hotel on the Gold Coast, joining Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach, The Sebel Coolangatta and Mercure Resort Gold Coast.
The Novotel brand is already prominent in south-east Queensland with a long-established presence on the Sunshine Coast and in Brisbane, where a third Novotel is under construction adjacent to the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre.
The announcement of the Novotel comes at a time of unprecedented growth in the Gold Coast tourism market in the lead up to the staging of the Commonwealth Games in 2018.
Moama gets new family waterpark
Tom Smith – CEO at Port of Echuca Discovery Centre and Park Manager Peter Woolman, Adelaide based Discovery Parks announced the commencement of construction on a new multi-million dollar waterpark at its Maidens Inn, Moama property aimed at bringing a new family focussed element to its property on the New South Wales/Victorian border.
The massive new waterpark, 500sqm in size will be one of the biggest caravan park waterparks in Australia and certainly one of the largest in the suite of Discovery properties. Designed with a zero depth splash pad allowing minimal opportunity for water evaporation, with water cycled back into a balance tank where it is treated and reused ensuring maximum efficiency of resources.
“The camping and caravan industry in Australia is going through a huge growth phase with one of the biggest sectors being in the 30 to 54 year age segment, predominantly made up of families”, said Ms Dana Ronan, Chief Marketing Officer for Discovery Parks. “With the development of this new waterpark we are aiming to provide an additional reason for families to include Moama on their holiday itinerary.”
“This new waterpark will add to the family appeal of Moama as an affordable destination for families with a park specifically designed for young families with children aged 0-12, providing affordable and value for money family experiences – good for the local tourism sector and for our local economy”, said Ms Ronan.
Vibe, Adina and Travelodge Hotels steal the spotlight in Darwin
TFE Hotels has launched a three-pronged marketing plan for its three hotels on the Darwin Waterfront and in the Darwin CBD, aimed at attracting Northern Territory residents seeking out a city stay in the shoulder and wet seasons.
The Darwin Waterfront precinct, home to the stunning Adina Apartment Hotel Darwin Waterfront and the cool and contemporary Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront, today attracts more than 1.2 million visitors each year with its wave pool and waterpark a key attraction.
The Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta launches “one night on us” package
Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta has opened at an all-new location; a centerpiece 20-story tower situated within the award-winning Capital Place development in the heart of Jakarta’s commerce, entertainment and financial district. The spectacular hotel redefines glamorous luxury in the heart of the Indonesian capital, providing a setting for the influential, elegant and powerful to see and be seen, and for business and leisure travellers to enjoy a home away from home in one of the world’s great cities.
The Hotel is currently offering “One Night On Us” – a very special offer of one night free accommodation for every night booked in their spectacular Premier Suites, including access to the Premier Club.
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