ACCOR has signed an agreement to manage the new Sydney International Convention Centre (ICC) hotel on Darling Harbour, which will complete construction in 2Q2017.
Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour forms part of the New South Wales government’s A$2.5 billion (US$2.3 billion) transformation of Darling Harbour, which includes the creation of Sydney’s new convention, exhibition and entertainment precinct.
Accor Pacific COO, Simon McGrath, said: “With Sofitel’s continued growth in Asia-Pacific and projects such as Sofitel So Singapore, Sofitel So Auckland and Sofitel Wellington, Accor is on track to become a global leader in the luxury hotel space. This new flagship hotel complements a strong network for the brand in this region and we look forward to welcoming Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour to our luxury portfolio.”
The New South Wales government and property and infrastructure group Lend Lease announced today that renowned Australian hotel owner, Jerry Schwartz, has signed a conditional agreement to purchase the convention centre hotel, to be developed by Lend Lease.
“We believe that the new Darling Harbour precinct will be one of the world’s most exciting urban renaissance projects with the new ICC Sydney and the upgrades to the neighbouring Pyrmont, Ultimo and Haymarket districts set to make Darling Harbour a first-choice destination for business, convention and leisure travellers,” said Schwartz.
Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour will offer roughly 600 guestrooms to support ICC Sydney and the city’s growing demand for accommodations when it is open in 2017.
