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“THE FAiRMONT
PORT DOUGLAS
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DESiGN BOASTS
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THE FAiRMONT SKY DECK

doing this by way of high-end upcycled As Principal of Chiodo, I am confi dent the “We have also seen a very high demand for
PUTTING THE ‘ECO’ INTO ECONOMIC BOOST artwork and installations, with a focus on Fairmont Port Douglas will, in partnership corporate accommodation where business
how these refi ned pieces give way to the with Accor, deliver a new level of luxury to one events are concerned; the Fairmont will see
INTRODUCING, formidable power and elegance of nature. of Australia’s most glamorous resort towns, Port Douglas become perfectly positioned for
while signifi cantly boosting the economy.
these groups as tourism returns to its former
“There will also be a strong focus on
Indigenous artwork and we will work closely “Our vision is to deliver an environmental hotel strength.”
THE NEW FAIRMONT PORT DOUGLAS with local Indigenous artists to bring authentic that pushes the boundaries in luxury and In a stunning location on the edge of two
patterns and designs into the resort, as a
UNESCO World Heritage sites - the Great
generates unprecedented interest and visitors
nod to the First Nations people. We will also to the Port Douglas region,” Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest - the
use fi nishes like travertine, sandstone and “We look forward to working with Tourism new Fairmont Port Douglas will be the fi rst of
WORDS BY Paul Chiodo local eucalyptus wood, sourced locally and Port Douglas Daintree, the local community its kind, in that it will be locally focussed yet
globally artistic, cultivating a celebration of the
sustainably wherever possible,” said Robbyn.
A stunning new environmental hotel will From the organic architecture to copious inside, with the installation of beautiful local The impressive new hotel will not only be and the region’s First Nations people to planet, sustainability, humanity and luxury.
rebuild tourism in the region.”
be putting the ‘eco’ into economic boost, green spaces and natural light, the resort plants that the Durie Design team will support enjoyed by holiday-makers but the entire
as Port Douglas locals are set to benefit brings nature close, too, with butterfl y nets in putting together,” said Robbyn. state of Queensland will be set to receive an Tourism Port Douglas Daintree Chief Executive

in more ways than one with the launch above the children’s swimming pool, an “The interior design off ers a constant added $203M in annual gross value with the Offi cer, Tara Bennett looks forward to the new chiodocorp.com.au
of the new $300million luxury retreat, intimate lobby inspired by birds’ nests and discovery of nature that varies depending on imminent construction of the project. Locally, hotel coming to Port Douglas.
Fairmont Port Douglas. verdant tropical gardens. which area guests stay in, with features that Fairmont Port Douglas will create a total of “Pre-Covid, there was always strong demand
Scheduled to open in 2023, the boundary- Innovative property developer Chiodo are slowly revealed to guests as they move 694 jobs per annum during construction from the western market for additional hotel
pushing resort at 71-85 Port Douglas Road is thrilled to partner with internationally through the space. From undulating walkways and 196 ongoing jobs once complete and rooms in Port Douglas, however, we simply
will be the fi rst new hotel to be built in Port recognised, award-winning design studio, inspired by the local winding estuaries to a operational. didn’t have the hotel stock to meet this
Douglas in 20 years. It will off er guests Studio Carter. Founder Robbyn Carter said grand boulder in the spa area mirroring the demand,” said Tara.
a selection of 253 luxury rooms, several that she and the team had enjoyed shaping landscape of the local mangroves, the design According to the report by Urbis, “Having a global-leading brand like Accor is
restaurants and bars, a decadent day spa, a the organic interior. blurs the line between the natural exterior and commissioned by Chiodo, the hotel will garner perfect for tourists that are loyal to particular
128,000 annual visitor nights through tourism
treetop walk and panoramic conference and “For us, the Fairmont Port Douglas is all about curated interior. luxury brands, especially with the large
wedding facilities, all designed around resort- nature fi rst. Our design boasts a symbiotic “It’s important to us to bring awareness into to the resort, resulting in an estimated $17.1M numbers we would see from Europe and
style pools and built to blend seamlessly with relationship with the location; the design is the resort of what’s happening in our oceans per annum in domestic expenditure to the North America.
nature. in tune with nature and brings nature walks and within the local community. We will be region and a total estimated annual guest
expenditure of $21.3M (when operational).