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Devonport welcomes a Novotel
Overlooking the Mersey River , the new venue boasts an unrivalled waterfront location close to the Spirit of Tasmania terminal , and the 187-room hotel includes a signature restaurant and bar , 24-hour room service , a fitness centre and a small meeting room for up to 20 delegates .
Those at the helm say Novotel Devonport ’ s offering is tailored to suit smart , successful business and leisure travellers who value great guest service and leading design – sound like something your delegates may appreciate ?
With one of the largest brand footprints across Australia and New Zealand , Novotel has more than 40 hotels in key metropolitan and leisure destinations . The brand ’ s global reputation for intuitive , modern design and rewarding guest experiences is expected to make Novotel Devonport a popular attraction in the city , which has historically been undersupplied with quality accommodation offerings despite being a major gateway for tourism and trade .
“ The presence of this popular international brand will expose
Devonport and the greater northern Tasmania region to a broader market and contribute to the region ’ s ability to attract major conferences , events and groups ,” said the company ’ s Accor Pacific CEO , Sarah Derry . S
A new level of luxury on the Gold Coast
Get ready for a new level of luxury because The Langham , Gold Coast officially opened last year ! The 339- room property is the first development with direct beachfront access to be built on the Gold Coast in 30 years . And your delegates will love that it boasts unobstructed beachfront views , opulent designs and a range of premium dining experiences – including the famous Langham afternoon tea .
At the official opening ceremony , general manager John O ’ Shea said that after months of preparation and excitement , the hotel team was thrilled to finally welcome guests to Australia ’ s newest luxury destination : “ Our vision for this new hotel has always been to bring The Langham ’ s legendary legacy of elegance and luxury to life in an equally iconic beachfront location .”
He continued : “ This is our very first beachfront property and we ’ re absolutely delighted to bring these stunning ocean views into the Langham legacy .”
Welcoming the property into the city ’ s growing tourism portfolio , Destination Gold Coast CEO Patricia O ’ Callaghan added that the hotel will be highly sought after in the Asia Pacific region : “ The Langham is an internationally renowned luxury brand that will help to raise the Gold Coast ’ s profile for sophisticated and premium offerings .” S
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