Plans for a five-star, 190-room designer hotel in Launceston is another strong sign of confidence in the state’s tourism and hospitality industry.
Premier and Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, Jeremy Rockliff, congratulated Creative Property Holdings on the Paterson Street project.
“This project will create local jobs, inject $212 million into our economy and further cement Tasmania’s reputation as a year-round tourist destination,” he said.
“The private sector plays an important role in our tourism and hospitality sector, and I want to acknowledge Creative Holdings commitment to Northern Tasmania.”
The Premier said Tasmania’s tourism and hospitality industry sector is globally competitive, with the State receiving national and international recognition for top tier experiences on offer.
“With an award-winning food, wine, and spirits scene, as well as Agrarian Kitchen being Australia’s Best Restaurant, Devonport named Australia’s Top Tourism Town, wukalina Walk listed in the TIME’s World’s Greatest Places, the Tasman Hotel bring named one of the World’s 50 Best Hotels, and Tasmania making New York Times Best Places to Visit list, our island is quickly becoming the nation’s standout state,” he said.
Launceston Chamber of Commerce CEO Alina Bain said the project will breathe life into the CBD.
“This will bring people into our CBD, and more people in our CBD means more foot traffic and more people visiting our shops” she said.
“It’s great for everyone.”
