AUSTRALIA. Perth Airport is seeking proposals from hotel management companies to operate its first on-site hotel at Airport Central.
The company has partnered with property developer CBRE to design the new hotel and is now looking to partner with a “well-established and regarded hotel operator.”
Perth Airport Chief Property Officer Dan Sweet said: “A hotel located in the Airport Central precinct has been part of our Master Planning for many years.”
He added: “We are working towards consolidating all commercial air services to the Airport Central precinct near Terminals 1 and 2 so it’s obvious that Airport Central provides a prime location for our first hotel. Consolidation will make it easier for all passengers to seamlessly connect between regional, domestic and international destinations.
“Perth Airport needs to grow with WA’s aviation and tourism sectors and a hotel on Airport is a big part of this. Perth Airport directly contributes A$3.5 billion to the Western Australian economy and this development will be a great addition to our business and property portfolio.”
The new facility will have a mix of around 250 rooms and suites and feature safe and convenient vehicle access.
CBRE Head of Capital Markets WA Aaron Desange said: “We are seeking to appoint a well-established and regarded hotel operator with demonstrated experience in leading airport accommodation assets. We are confident in delivering a successful outcome for Perth Airport and feel that this will be a highly sought-after opportunity.”
DKO Perth Studio Director Dennis Chew commented: “We’re thrilled to be appointed as the Architect for the Perth Airport Central Hotel project. Our design will reflect Western Australia’s unique beauty with materials and forms inspired by its landscapes, providing a memorable and warm welcome to visitors from all over the world.”
DKO Design Director Jesse Linardi also said: “At DKO, we take pride in creating exceptional hotel experiences. With a wealth of successful hotel projects on the east coast, we are thrilled to bring our expertise to the Perth Airport Central Hotel project, our first on the west coast.” ✈
