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MARRIOTT COMMITS TO 200-KEY PROJECT Aerotropolis lands fi rst hotel

A$70M, 200-key Marriott-branded offering will be the first hotel to open in the Aerotropolis at the future Western Sydney International Nancy-Bird Walton Airport.

Marriott International, Inc has signed an agreement with 1990 Developments Pty Ltd to open the Courtyard by Marriott Western Sydney Airport, expected to be complete in 2026 to coincide with the opening of the Airport in Badgerys Creek.

It will be developed and owned by 1990 Developments Pty Ltd, which is controlled by the ASX-listed Maas Group Holdings and Gibb Group.

The new-build will be designed Hassell Architects and feature an all-day dining restaurant, café and bar, fi tness centre and 580 sqm of meeting and ballroom space.

“We have been developing commercial, industrial and large format retail property for more than 12 years and are now very excited about being a new entrant to the hotel sector,” said Matt Gibb, Gibb Group managing director.

“We are thrilled to be collaborating with Marriott International on our fi rst development and look forward to expanding our involvement with this market-leading company.”

CBRE handled the operator selection process.

The 11,200-hectare Aetropolis region is expected to become a major economic and industrial hub. Logistics company DHL has bought 24 hectares of land in the precinct for $140 million, with plans to develop four warehouses worth $180 million.

The land was bought from Roberts Jones Pty Ltd, which acquired 344 hectares of land last year for $499M and is developing 240 hectares into an industrial and logistics estate.

Developer contributions will fund up to $1.1B in infrastructure in the region, according to Minister for Planning Anthony Roberts.

Marriott International operates more than 500 airport hotels across the globe. Courtyard by Marriott is its largest brand, with more than 1,200 properties around the world, three open hotels in Australia, and fi ve more in the local pipeline.

“Marriott International is placing an important focus on expanding our footprint in greater Sydney, where we currently operate fi ve hotels. We look forward to continuing to grow our footprint in the Sydney region,” said Sean Hunt, area vice president, Australia, New Zealand and Pacifi c for Marriott International.

Marriott International currently operates 39 hotels across Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacifi c. In Melbourne, Marriott has launched its new AC by Marriott Southbank and Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands.

Above: artist impression of the Aerotropolis city below, of the proposed Marriott project.

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