HYATT ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR FIRST ANDAZ HOTEL IN AUSTRALIA
Andaz Gold Coast is set to debut in 2025 as part of The Star Gold Coast, a world-class integrated resort. |
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HYATT ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR FIRST ANDAZ HOTEL IN AUSTRALIA
Andaz Gold Coast is set to debut in 2025 as part of The Star Gold Coast, a world-class integrated resort. |
Category: Asia Pacific - Australia - Industry economy
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This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2024-09-26
The Star Gold Coast Complex Photo credit © Hyatt Hotels & Resorts Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that Hyatt has entered into agreements with Destination Gold Coast Consortium for an Andaz resort in the Gold Coast,
Australia. Destination Gold Coast Consortium is a joint venture between parent company, The Star Entertainment Group, and its two partners, Far East Consortium and Chow Tai Fook Enterprises. Andaz Gold Coast will be part of an integrated resort masterplan, The Star Gold Coast. Slated to open in mid-2025, the hotel will mark the debut of luxury lifestyle brand Andaz in Australia and the Pacific region.
“We are thrilled to announce plans to bring the Andaz brand to Australia’s premier resort destination in collaboration with The Star Gold Coast,” said David Udell, group president, Asia Pacific, Hyatt.
“Hyatt has had a brand presence in Australia for over 40 years, and we are excited to expand our luxury, lifestyle and leisure offerings into sought-after destinations like the Gold Coast. This resort will complement our current portfolio of 10 hotels under five distinct brands in Australia, including Park Hyatt, Grand Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, Hyatt Centric and Hyatt Place.”
The Star Gold Coast General Manager of Hotels Steve McPharlin said, “We are delighted to welcome Andaz Gold Coast to our world-class tourism and entertainment precinct. As part of The Star Gold Coast’s AU$2 billion (approximately US$1.33 billion) masterplan, we are proud to continue our investment in this dynamic city while also providing new employment opportunities alongside vibrant hospitality experiences.”
With close to 30 global properties, including in gateway cities such as Tokyo, Singapore, New York and London, and resort destinations like Bali and Maui, the Andaz brand celebrates and empowers self-expression through imaginative travel. The ethos of sophisticated whimsy encourages guests to connect with their innermost curiosities and awaken to new experiences with a local twist.
Andaz Gold Coast will be situated at The Star Gold Coast, an exclusive mixed-use development on Broadbeach Island. With easy access to beautiful sandy beaches, rainforests, and theme parks, those looking to expand their horizons can indulge in a myriad of recreation, dining, and entertainment options within the integrated entertainment complex. Guests can enjoy upscale shopping at the nearby Pacific Fair Shopping Centre and direct connectivity to the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Occupying floors six to 21 of the 65-story second tower, the hotel will feature 202 guest rooms and suites, a fitness center and three food and beverage outlets. Overlooking Broadbeach, the expansive outdoor pool deck on level six will be a destination hotspot with a cocktail bar, a beach club with private cabanas and al fresco dining.
The Andaz Lounge, a signature touchpoint at Andaz hotels, will offer a relaxed and inviting all-day space for guests to enjoy a drink or snack. The architecture by Australian design firm DBI Architects will be matched with contemporary interiors by award-winning Australian design firm Hachem.
The bespoke hotel design will be informed by the narrative ‘Chase the Sun’, inspired by the fascinating transformation of sunlight as each day unfolds on the Gold Coast. The transitions from sunrise to sunset will make for a spirited and stimulating atmosphere to fuel guest creativity. Once fully open, The Star Gold Coast will be one of Australia’s largest integrated multi-tower resorts.
“The Gold Coast is a world-renowned region, and it is energizing for the tourism industry to be welcoming a new international hotel brand to the region,” said Patricia O’Callaghan, tourism and events Queensland chief executive officer.
“More than four million Australians visited the Gold Coast last year and we are steadily working our way to recover international arrivals to one of Australia’s best known and well-loved destinations.”
The term “Hyatt” is used in this release for convenience to refer to Hyatt Hotels Corporation and/or one or more of its affiliates.
About Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company guided by its purpose – to care for people so they can be their best. As of June 30, 2024, the Company's portfolio included more than 1,350 hotels and all-inclusive properties in 78 countries across six continents. The Company's offering includes brands in the Timeless Collection, including Park Hyatt, Grand Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, Hyatt, Hyatt Vacation Club, Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, Hyatt Studios, and UrCove; the Boundless Collection, including Miraval, Alila, Andaz, Thompson Hotels, Dream Hotels, Hyatt Centric, and Caption by Hyatt; the Independent Collection, including The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, Destination by Hyatt, and JdV by Hyatt; and the Inclusive Collection, including Impression by Secrets, Hyatt Ziva, Hyatt Zilara, Zoëtry Wellness & Spa Resorts, Secrets Resorts & Spas, Breathless Resorts & Spas, Dreams Resorts & Spas, Hyatt Vivid Hotels & Resorts, Alua Hotels & Resorts, and Sunscape Resorts & Spas. Subsidiaries of the Company operate the World of Hyatt loyalty program, ALG Vacations, Mr & Mrs Smith, Unlimited Vacation Club, Amstar DMC destination management services, and Trisept Solutions technology services.
About Andaz
Global in scale while local in perspective, the Andaz brand empowers self-expression and stimulates guests’ curiosity through imaginative travel for a distinctively local experience. Through thoughtful, unscripted service tailored for travelers, Andaz hotels enable guests to go beyond the familiar to discover and define their personal essence while immersing themselves in the spirit of the eclectic culture around them. Currently, there are 29 Andaz hotels open: Andaz 5th Avenue in New York, Andaz San Diego, Andaz West Hollywood, Andaz Napa, Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows, Andaz Savannah, Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort, Andaz Munich Schwabinger Tor, Andaz Ottawa ByWard Market, Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya, Andaz Mexico City Condesa, Andaz Costa Rica Resort at Peninsula Papagayo, Andaz London Liverpool Street, Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht, Andaz Prague, Andaz Singapore, Andaz Bali, Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach, Andaz Delhi, Andaz Xintiandi in Shanghai, Andaz Shenzhen Bay, Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills, Andaz Seoul Gangnam, Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi, Andaz Dubai The Palm, Andaz Xiamen, Andaz Vienna Am Belvedere, Andaz Nanjing Hexi and Andaz Macau.
About The Star Gold Coast
The Star Entertainment Group is proud to be investing in Southeast Queensland having transformed its iconic Broadbeach property, The Star Gold Coast, into a world-class tourism and entertainment precinct. As one of Australia’s largest residential conference and event venues and the Gold Coast’s largest accommodation provider, the property boasts almost 1400 rooms and apartments across the luxury five-star hotel The Star Grand, opulent all-suite hotel The Darling and the first completed hotel and The Star Residences tower. A second hotel and apartments tower as part of a $2 billion masterplan is nearing completion delivering another 639 hotel rooms and apartments. With an impressive convention, exhibition, and event gala space for up to 2,300, award-winning restaurants, lively bars, spectacular stage shows, concerts and live music plus a 24-hour casino, The Star plays an important role in making the Gold Coast a must-visit destination.
Photo credit © Hyatt Hotels & Resorts
Photo credit © Hyatt Hotels & Resorts
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