The new accommodation offering would sit at the corner of the Holyman and Grueber Avenues, significantly closer to the terminal than the existing Mantra Hobart Airport. The hotel may include event space.
“Hobart Airport has been one of Australia’s fastest-growing airports in recent years, with strong passenger growth creating new opportunities for investment and development across the precinct,” said the airport’s chief financial and commercial officer Kate Gillies.
“We’ve experienced annual passenger growth of 4.9 per cent compared with the Australian average of 1.8 per cent, demonstrating the strength of Tasmania’s visitor economy and the growing demand for aviation and tourism infrastructure.
“Exploring the feasibility of an on-airport hotel is a natural extension of our long-term planning for the site,” said Gillies.
“As passenger numbers continue to grow, we see strong demand for a hotel that meets the needs of travellers.
“Should the project proceed, the hotel would be designed to provide high-quality accommodation for a range of guests, including leisure travellers exploring Tasmania, business visitors, airline crew and passengers requiring overnight accommodation close to the airport.
“Early concept planning includes contemporary guest rooms, food and beverage offerings and flexible spaces suitable for a range of needs.
“The broader site also provides opportunities for complementary commercial development, including office space and other business uses that support the airport precinct’s long-term growth.”
The airport is consulting with hotel operators on the project through Horwath HTL.
“We’re looking to work with a partner who shares our ambition to explore what a future airport hotel could look like – one that enhances the travel experience while showcasing what makes Tasmania unique,” said Gillies.
“The successful partner will work with us and our project partners to further develop the concept and assess the opportunity.”
The engagement period with hotel operators will run until July 27.
