Adding to the growing list of huge infrastructure and tourism developments in Brisbane, the Queensland Government has given a green light to Dexus to progress to the next stage with their $1.4bn proposal to transform Eagle Street Pier into a premium business, hotel and leisure destination.
Opening next week on March 22, The Star Gold Coast’s new luxury hotel, The Darling, will deliver as promised a world-class facility to the region ahead of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.
Sunshine Coast Council's largest construction project will now get underway, with council announcing John Holland has been awarded a contract worth around $225 million.
Gold Coast hotel market boom ahead of Commonwealth Games
In the lead up to the 2018 Commonwealth Games, the Gold Coast accommodation industry has experienced one of its best starts to the year with hotel occupancy rising to 83.4% in January.
Cairns pips Canberra for top spot as hotels market set for stronger year
Cairns has returned to its familiar position as Australia’s best performing hotel market for the fourth consecutive year, following a strong final quarter.
Have your say on the Gold Coast Airport's new hotel
The Preliminary Draft Major Development Plan has been prepared for the $50 million Rydges branded Gold Coast Airport hotel, featuring a rooftop bar and viewing deck, opening in 2019.
Australia's best and worst performing hotel markets
According to CBRE's latest hotels research, the last quarter of 2017 saw over $400 million worth of hotels transact in Australia, but this was not enough to stop 2017 recording the lowest national sales volumes since 2011.
CBRE reports major tourism projects bringing investment back to Brisbane
The new Brisbane International Cruise Terminal, Queens Wharf Development and several other major projects currently underway will boost the appeal of Brisbane as a destination for both domestic and international visitors.
Proposed development and infrastructure projects targeting Brisbane's CBD over the next 10 years are valued at over $12.4 bn; part of over $20bn in projects across the city reported by Cushman and Wakefield.
The Star Gold Coast's six star tower tops out in preparation for the 2018 Commonwealth Games
The centrepiece of The Star Gold Coast’s $850 million transformation has reached its highest point, with the focus to now turn to the fit-out of the luxury development.