Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack has said that, “The plans to build a 4 to 4.5-star hotel with up to 200 rooms and conference facilities will significantly increase the number of people doing business in and around the airport precinct while attracting more investment into the region’s economy.”

The four star Rydges hotel will include 192 rooms and suites over seven storeys with sweeping views over Kirra beach, and across the runway to the hinterland.

As well as its rooftop amenity, the hotel will boast a restaurant, resort-style swimming pool, and substantial function, conference and meeting facilities.

McCormack continued to say that, “Construction and ongoing operation of the hotel will have positive economic impact to the region through the creation of an estimated 64 jobs, as well as the likely flow-on benefits through the demand for day to day goods and services needed to operate the proposed hotel.”

Forecasts indicate the airport will have approximately 9,000 employees by 2037 and contribute $2.3 billion to the gross regional product. McPherson MP and Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said the airport is a gateway to the Gold Coast region and will help benefit small businesses and tourism operators throughout the area.

Moncrieff MP and Defence Industry Minister Steven Ciobo said the region continues to be a destination of choice for domestic and international travellers.

“Our world-class beaches, restaurants and world-heritage nature reserves means the Gold Coast continues to be a tourism hotspot for business and leisure travellers,” Mr Ciobo said.

QAL Chief Executive Officer Chris Mills said delivery of the facility would represent an important milestone in the development of the Gold Coast Airport precinct.

“The hotel and its integrated conference facilities will provide major improvements in terms of convenience and amenity for visitors and locals, particularly those who need to catch early morning flights,” Mr Mills said.

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Westin Brisbane hotel opening 8 November 2018

Hayman Island InterContinental Hotel opening July 2019 and appoints Mark Eletr as Resort Manager

Brisbane's Calile Hotel on James Street now taking bookings