Marriott International Inc. Expands in Australia with The Westin Darwin

MARRIOTT International Inc. has recently announced that it has signed an agreement with Hotel Operations Pvt. Ltd. to open The Westin Darwin, marking the company’s expansion into Australia’s Northern Territory. 

“Darwin has always been a fascinating place to visit and the natural gateway for visitors to the Northern Territory,” said Richard Crawford, Senior Director Development, Australia, New Zealand and Pacific, Marriott International. “In the last few years, as tourism increases, the city has developed into a vibrant and cosmopolitan hub and The Westin Darwin is sure to set a new benchmark for hospitality in the market.”

The eight-story hotel includes restaurants and residences, 240 guest rooms, including 14 suites, with sweeping water and city views. The hotel also offers three dining venues, including an all-day dining restaurant, a specialty restaurant, and a bar. 

For business travellers the hotel will be featuring more than 1,100 square meters of meeting and event space and an executive lounge.

“We are delighted to partner with Landbridge Group to operate The Westin Darwin,” said Sean Hunt, Area VP Australia, New Zealand and Pacific, Marriott International. “In Australia, the brand is enjoying outstanding growth, with a footprint in each of the country’s key cities – Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth – and plans to debut Australia’s first Westin resort, in Coolum on the Sunshine Coast.”