Marriott International, Inc. today signed an agreement with 1990 Developments Pty Ltd to open the Courtyard by Marriott Western Sydney Airport, the first hotel expected to open in the Aerotropolis at Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport. Construction on the AU$70 million 200-key hotel is anticipated to be completed in 2026, to coincide with the opening of Sydney’s second international airport. The Aerotropolis will serve as a hub of industry and innovation, attracting local and global companies drawn to the enormous potential of the Western Parkland City and the airport that serves it.

Richard Crawford, Vice President, Hotel Development, Australia, New Zealand and Pacific at Marriott International said, “Western Sydney International Airport is one of Australia’s most important infrastructure projects, and today we are delighted to announce the first hotel to be part of the new Aerotropolis.”

The new-build Courtyard by Marriott Western Sydney Airport will be designed by leading multidisciplinary architecture, design and urban planning firm, Hassell Architects. The hotel is expected to feature 200 thoughtfully designed guest rooms, an all-day dining restaurant, café & bar. Additional plans call for a well-equipped fitness center and 580 square-meters of meeting and ballroom space.

Following a competitive operator selection process conducted by global commercial real estate and investment company CBRE Group, Marriott International was awarded a long- term Hotel Management Agreement to operate the first international hotel brand in the region. Courtyard by Marriott Western Sydney will be developed and owned by 1990 Developments Pty Ltd (controlled by the ASX listed Maas Group Holdings and Gibb Group).

“We have been developing commercial, industrial and large format retail property for more than 12 years and are now very excited about being a new entrant to the hotel sector. We are thrilled to be collaborating with Marriott International on our first development and look forward to expanding our involvement with this market-leading company,” said Matt Gibb, Gibb Group Managing Director.

“We look forward to being a part of delivering what is likely to be the first hotel servicing the Western Sydney International Airport. Our Architects Hassell and our in-house delivery team welcome the challenge of now designing and developing a most recognisable, yet functional hotel that Sydney’s travellers will benefit from for many years to come” said Matthew Thiselton, Gibb Group’s National Director of Development.

Sean Hunt, Area Vice President, Australia, New Zealand and Pacific for Marriott International said, “Marriott International is placing an important focus on expanding our footprint in greater Sydney, where we currently operate five hotels. We look forward to continuing to grow our footprint in the Sydney region.”

“Set to support around 28,000 jobs, Western Sydney International Airport will operate with the benefit of no curfew and deliver much-needed increased passenger and freight capacity to Australia’s primary gateway city,” said Richard Crawford.

“As the world’s largest hotel company, Marriott International operates more than 500 airport hotels across the globe. It is an industry segment we know well and we are very confident that a new hotel, under our Courtyard by Marriott brand, will have outstanding prospects of long-term success. Courtyard by Marriott is our largest brand, with more than 1,200 properties around the world, three open hotels in Australia, and five more in our local pipeline.” Said Richard Crawford.

Courtyard by Marriott offers an inviting hospitality experience through its intuitive service and uplifting spaces, allowing business and leisure guests to shift gears smoothly from work to relaxation. Marriott International currently operates 39 hotels across Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific.