Marriott International Inc. partners with Markis Group

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    The Marriott International Inc. has announced plans for Marina Mirage Gold Coast, set to be the first mainland Luxury Collection property in Australia.

    Marriott International Inc. signed an agreement with Markis Group for the property with a scheduled opening in 2027. The Marina Mirage Gold Coast will be a Luxury Collection Resort, part of a collection of world-renowned hotels and resorts that offer unique and authentic experiences.

    The hotel is set to have 122-keys and is planned for the Marina Mirage mixed-use precinct. It is set to embody sophistication and unparalleled elegance with a distinctly Gold Coast interpretation.

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    An impression of exterior of Marina Mirage Gold Coast.

    “The reimagination of the iconic Marina Mirage precinct presents an inspiring opportunity to expand our luxury footprint on the Gold Coast – a market we know very well, after more than 35 years’ experience operating the city’s two leading resorts under our JW Marriott and Sheraton brands,” Vice president of hotel development for Australia, New Zealand and Pacific, Marriott International, Richard Crawford, said.

    “The destination’s resilience during and post pandemic has been remarkable, and we are very confident that proven demand for high-quality hotel experiences will be a strong foundation for the success of our first Luxury Collection property on mainland Australia.”

    Richard Crawford (left) and Jason Markis (right)

    Richard Crawford (left) and Jason Makris (right).

    The family-owned Makris Group is spearheading the development of the resort, on the site they have owned since 2013. Across more than four decades, the Makris Group have created a portfolio of Australia’s most renowned retail, residential, and mixed-use precincts.

    “The approved development embodies Con Makris’ long-term vision for Marina Mirage,” Makris Group CEO Jason Makris said. “As part of The Luxury Collection, the new Marina Mirage will deliver an authentic resort and destination with a diverse array of local award-winning restaurants and boutiques, wellness, health and beauty facilities, a new state-of-the-art marina, and, for the first time, a limited selection of villas and residences.

    “Along with its excellence achieved in architectural design, we are confident that our unique property will quickly reinvigorate its environment, while delivering a world-class destination for the Gold Coast, Queensland, and our economy”.

    Marina Mirage Gold Coast will join other high-performing Marriott International properties on the Gold Coast, operating alongside JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa and Sheraton Grand Mirage Gold Coast.

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