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$450m plan for 5-star resort in surprising city

A new luxe five-star hotel could soon be opening in one surprising Australian city.

Bypassing global tourism hot spots the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast, developers have settled on the Fraser Coast for this luxurious development, according to the Courier Mail.

The multi-tower proposal is set for Hervey Bay- popular for whale watching and as a gateway for visiting K’Gari (Fraser Island).

The proposed Hervey Bay Esplanade Resort would be Sheraton’s fifth Australian hotel.

The company said the new resort would be “the largest and most luxurious new hotel between Brisbane and Cairns”.

The five-star hotel would have 223 rooms across the multiple towers, a resort pool, two lap pools, outdoor terraces, barbecue areas, a gym, a business lounge, a “world-class” function and conference space, rooftop bar, private cabanas, sun decks and residential apartments.

Sheraton, through parent company Marriott International, has signed a memorandum of understanding with developer Sunny Beach Land.

The agreement confirms Marriott International’s intention to operate the proposed Hervey Bay Esplanade Resort

The commitment would put the Fraser Coast region “firmly on the map” according to Sunny Beach Land Director Dan Cuda who said the commitment from Sheraton was “fantastic news for Hervey Bay” at a

Melia Hotels International Announces Ambitious Global Expansion for Its Luxury Portfolio, With One in Three New Openings a Luxury Hotel

Meliá Hotels International, Spain’s leading hotel group and the third largest in Europe, has announced the ambitious global expansion of its luxury brands, with one in three of its pipeline openings within its luxury portfolio. From Europe and Africa to Central America, Meliá brings its signature Spanish hospitality to some of the world’s most captivating locations, with each development offering luxury experiences responsibly.

In 2023, Meliá added to its portfolio of hotels in Tanzania with the opening of Ngorongoro Lodge Meliá Collection – a design-led lodge in one of the most biodiverse places on the planet – and celebrated the Paradisus by Meliá brand landing in Europe with openings in Lanzarote and Gran Canaria. Continuing the commitment to global expansion and growth of its luxury portfolio, Meliá is preparing to open the doors to some of its most ambitious and luxurious hotels yet: Palazzo Cordusio Gran Meliá in Milan, ME by Meliá properties in Lisbon and Malta, and ZEL, a new lifestyle brand and joint venture with tennis legend, Rafael Nadal.

GRAN MELIÁ GROWS INTERNATIONALLY

The global growth of Gran Meliá Hotels & Resorts is key in reinforcing Meliá’s positioning in the luxury sector. Dedicated to creating cultural enrichment, Gran