Delaware North acquires four Australian resorts
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Delaware North International’s Managing Director Jonathan Tribe, has announced the acquisition through its subsidiary Delaware North Australia Parks and Resorts, of a number of Australia’s most iconic tourism resorts, namely Kings Canyon Resort in the Northern Territory, and Lizard Island, Heron Island and Wilson Island in Queensland’s World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The properties were previously owned by the GPT Group and operated under the Voyages brand.
Another property, El Questro Wilderness Park & Homestead in the Kimberley region of Western Australia is under contract and is expected to settle by the end of the year.
Mr Tribe said the acquisitions are an exciting milestone for Delaware North, which is a leading worldwide catering and hospitality company.
“The finalisation of these acquisitions is the first step in achieving the long term vision of Delaware North to build its tourism business in Australia and the Pacific region.”
Wayne Kirkpatrick, Managing Director of Delaware North Australia Parks and Resorts said “We are very excited about being the custodian of these properties which are all very unique and located in spectacular settings. We offered each of the existing team members an opportunity to continue their careers at these iconic and spectacular properties with Delaware North and happily they’ll continue on with us as stewards, interpreters and presenters of these special places.”
“Our main focus of attention is on creating special experiences for our guests and refining the essential elements of world class nature based tourism operations.”
“As we operate our properties in pristine parts of the world, it is vital for us to practice our commitment to responsible tourism.”
“Delaware North is a world leader in environmental management and has rolled out its company-wide GreenPath® environmental management system that won more than 40 international awards.
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