Construction has commenced on the new Gladstone Mercure Hotel in Queensland, which is expected to welcome its first guests in September 2012. The new corporate hotel will be built onsite at the Yaralla Sports Club and provide 60 hotel rooms and conference facilities.
“The Mercure is an exciting new addition to the Group’s growing network of Queensland hotels in regional locations,” said Vice President of Accor Australia, Simon McGrath. “Gladstone is a thriving industrial hub, and it’s a perfect time for Accor to be partnering with the well established Yaralla Sports Club to leverage the significant development and economic opportunities that are driving the region’s growth.”
The multi-million Mercure hotel development comes off the back of a period of renovation and growth at the Yaralla Sports Club, which has been ongoing since 2001.
“The addition of a Mercure hotel will increase and diversify the level of service offered to both the local community and visitors by providing much-needed additional luxury and business accommodation options,” said Yaralla’s CEO, Will Schroeder. “Hotel guests will have access to conference facilities, fitness services, and our wide variety of restaurants and entertainment.”
Accor currently operates 30 properties in Queensland, plus 29 Mercure hotels across Australia.
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