Crowne Plaza Sydney Darling Harbour
Connecting tech, community, and futuristic design By Mandy Clarke, Editor
This month, a buoyant industry celebrated the long-awaited return of the Crowne Plaza brand to Sydney’s CBD. This occasion was not just another introduction of an accommodation offering to the market, when NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian officially opened the Crowne Plaza Sydney Darling Harbour, it became a show of unity for an industry struggling
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through some of the worst challenges in recent history. Indeed, the hotel’s ribbon cutting ceremony signified confidence and support for the future of the whole Australian accommodation industry and was attended by some of the state’s biggest names. To develop and open a brand-new hotel amid a global pandemic is a huge achievement and the celebration was a fine recognition of not only the hotel staff but the sector’s determination to overcome
adversity. Talking about the event, Leanne Harwood managing director of IHG Australasia & Japan said the show of support from industry leaders was unifying and an indication of everyone’s willingness to get the industry moving again.
and Sydney Darling Harbour.
Globally, IHG and Crowne Plaza want to create futuristic hotels with flexible designs. 2020 promises to be the year of Crowne Plaza. The brand is refurbishing existing properties and opening new hotels in Hobart, Adelaide,
“The inspiration for the hotel design was connecting with a conscience and finding those moments with guests that truly make them feel welcomed and part of something special is just one of the things that sets us apart”.
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The elegant Sydney offering stands 13 storeys tall with commanding views across the CBD. The hotel offers an “inviting sanctuary away from home”, as General Manager, Eugéne Human told us.
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