AUCKLAND Airport is undertaking an expression of interest campaign from developers and investors to develop a new luxury 4 – 5 star hotel.
AIAL said the hotel development is as part of the ongoing implementation of its Masterplan: 2025 and Beyond.
AIAL’s current intention is for the hotel to be open and fully operational before the Rugby World Cup 2011 to be held in New Zealand in September/October 2011.
The proposed hotel will feature 250 rooms and will be developed adjacent to, and integrated with, the international terminal at
The proposed hotel concept will also include meeting rooms, restaurants, bar, retail, travel desk, gymnasium, swimming pool, spa, business centre, library, movie theatre and carpark facilities, subject to the specific requirements of the selected hotel investor and operator.
AIAL said the location of the hotel in the international terminal follows an increasing trend of international airports around the world providing an on-terminal hotel for the convenience of their travellers.
A recent new example is the proposed
AIAL is being assisted by Horwath, which is facilitating the process to select a suitable investor.
The closing date for submission of Expressions of Interest is September 14 2007.
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