MIDDLE East travellers who visit Sydney are taking more and more time out of their holiday to do different things. There is a definite shift in the way guests are spending their holiday time. As well as visiting all the amazing national parks, museums, beaches and aquariums, holidaymakers are now focusing on the best places to shop in Sydney.
Sydney has a fantastic array of shopping centres and boutique venues for every kind of spender. From the opulent Opera House to Covent Garden and bustling Darling Harbour, international visitors come to Australia’s capital for the hottest fashions, art and photography, home furnishings and Australian-made souvenirs.
Around 5.3 million visitors arrived in the country up to March 31 this year – an increase of three per cent on the same period as last year, with 50 per cent being repeat holidaymakers.
Hyatt Hotels’ iconic property, Park Hyatt Sydney (pictured), is located between the world-famous Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. It is the perfect destination for holidaymakers wanting access to major tourism sites and shopping trips.
The luxury hotel is expected to undergo a multi-million dollar renovation, if approved by the government, which will include a substantial revitalisation of the property and is expected to include the addition of three luxury rooftop suites and a complete redesign of the hotel’s guest rooms, architectural fixtures and finishes, custom-designed contemporary lighting, new furniture and unique artwork by renowned Australian artists.
The new interiors will offer a natural feel with rich layers of chocolate, cream and beige hues. Designed to celebrate the indoor-outdoor experience, all guest rooms will feature floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open onto spacious private balconies which honour Park Hyatt Sydney’s exclusive harbour front location.
In addition to the complete makeover of accommodation, the hotel’s restaurants and bars, private dining rooms, day spa and recreational facilities will also be enhanced to reinforce Park Hyatt Sydney’s position as one of Australia’s premier hotels.
General manager, Andrew Mensforth, said: “Our primary focus remains our valued guests. We look forward to proceeding with our proposed renovation as this transformation will provide for an enhanced guest experience and a new benchmark in luxury.”
Park Hyatt Sydney’s proposed renovation plan has been scheduled to coincide with the hotel’s winter period to minimise disruption to guests. The new design will be spearheaded by leading interior designer BARstudio.