CYCLONE-RAVAGED Hayman Island will reopen as an InterContinental resort next year when it emerges from a multi-million redevelopment by property giant Mulpha Australia.
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) today confirmed it had secured an agreement with Mulpha to manage the Whitsundays property (TD breaking news), which had operated under the One&Only brand until it was severely damaged by Cyclone Debbie in Mar last year.
To be called Hayman Island by InterContinental, the 400-hectare property is set for relaunch as a 166-room resort, showcasing “world-class facilities, rooms and suites in one of the world’s most unique locations”, IHG says.
Accessible from Hamilton Island by either luxury boat or helicopter, it will be the only accommodation on the island, in the northernmost part of the Whitsunday Islands.
IHG and Mulpha have also signed agreements to continue managing the landmark InterContinental Sydney and InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort on a long-term basis.
Both properties are slated for refurbishments, with the Sydney hotel to receive its most significant upgrade since opening with the addition of new event spaces including a ballroom.
Mulpha ceo Greg Shaw said he was delighted to continue the company’s partnership with IHG and looked forward to “an exciting period of investment”.
Source: traveldaily