DESTINATION GOLD COAST

Adrienne Readings, Chair of Destination Gold Coast, lends her expert insight into Australia’s holiday capital

Outlook Travel (OT): Firstly, could you outline the vision and mission behind Destination Gold Coast?

Adrienne Readings, Chair (AR): For over 50 years, the Gold Coast has been at the pinnacle of Australia’s tourism industry where domestic and international travellers come to enjoy our famed laidback lifestyle, magnificent coastlines, beaches, and ancient rainforests all within a 45-minute drive radius.

In alignment with growing consumer interest, we are also seeing our region unfold as a destination for wellness, dining, luxury travel and solo escapes, all of which are exciting additions to our coastal city. We strive every day to make the Gold Coast the premier tourism destination for leisure, business, events, friends and family – and leave all visitors with a thirst to come back time and again.

OT: What kind of travellers does the region appeal to most?

AR: It’s certainly no secret that the Gold Coast has long been considered

Since it opened its doors in Broadbeach, Dorsett Gold Coast hotel has been making waves with its vibrant, stylish and upmarket guest experience. At an attainable 4-star price point, guests will find exceptional, accessible services in a panoramically picturesque location.

The Star Entertainment Group, together with Chow Tai Fook and Far East Consortium, developed a spectacular 53 storey tower, boasting 313 modern and stylish guest rooms, designed to capture the unique elements of the Gold Coast.

Most Deluxe and Executive rooms feature private balconies for the senses to feast upon the glistening coastline or the scenic paradise of the hinterland. Guests staying in an Executive room will also receive exclusive access to the Executive Lounge on Level 19.

Guests at Dorsett Gold Coast are greeted by exquisitely sculptured marble check-in desks carved in Burleigh. Stunning art by local artisans is featured throughout the hotel, fulfilling its mission of connecting with and supporting the community. From purposeful touches of gold to elegant light-filled spaces, the beauty of the Gold Coast is perfectly encapsulated.

When entering the hotel lobby, guests will be transported to the turquoise crystal waters as the breath-taking light installation encompasses the movement of the ocean with its many hanging bulbs, mesmerisingly blinking on and off, reminiscent of rays reflecting on the rolling sea.

A SUSTAINABLE VISION

Dorsett Gold Coast has a vision to become a leading force of sustainability within the travel industry, offering eco-friendly solutions, such as:

• A Guest Room Management System (GRMS) which features a ‘Green Mode’ function allowing guests the option to run their air conditioning/heating. The system stps operating when the balcony door is open to reduce the carbon footprint.

• Automated lights have been installed in all Dorsett Gold Coast hotel rooms to ensure guests are only using the power that they need.

• All guest rooms are equipped with refillable Elemis soap, bodywash and shampoo/conditioner dispensers. This is to eradicate as much single-use plastic out of hotel operations as possible.

• Housekeeping use cleaning equipment with reduced environmental impacts and readily biodegradable and recyclable products.

Dorsett Gold Coast is currently completing the Green Globe certification. The 350-point criteria ensures the hotel is committed to environmental, social and cultural responsibility.

Gold Standard Lifestyle

Located within The Star Gold Coast’s worldclass entertainment and leisure precinct, guests of the hotel can experience bars, restaurants, a theatre, and other facilities. The expansive Isoletto Pool Club overlooks Broadbeach and is inspired by the sun-kissed Gold Coast lifestyle.

The hotel’s Level 19 Executive Lounge is unique to the Gold Coast, adding a touch of VIP treatment for guests. When staying in an Executive room, guests are treated to a deluxe breakfast, daily snacks, sunset drinks and canapés accompanied by a stunning panorama.

The unique convenience of direct connectivity to entertainment is paralleled by the relaxed beach lifestyle and inner-city life, a short walk from patrolled beaches, Pacific Fair Shopping Centre, Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre and renowned dining and tourist attractions. The nearby G Link light rail station offers the freedom to travel further afield.

The Dorsett Discoveries booklet available to guests offers local knowledge about the