Gold Coast: Trump family signs deal for 91-storey hotel on Surfers Paradise site
A monolithic Trump-branded skyscraper will soon dominate the Gold Coast skyline after the family signed a deal to build Australia’s tallest building.
The Trumps have inked a deal to build Australia’s tallest building, a monolithic super tower bearing the family logo in Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast.
US President Donald Trump’s family and Altus Property Group have been given the green light to construct a lavish 91-storey branded hotel.
Australia’s Trump Tower will stand at 335m, making it the nation’s tallest building.
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“Trump International Hotel Tower, Gold Coast is our first official project in Australia and reflects our unwavering commitment to delivering world-class luxury experiences in iconic locations around the world,” he said.
“This development exemplifies the Trump brand’s dedication to quality, sophistication, and unmatched service and we are thrilled to bring this vision to the vibrant Gold Coast community.”
The tower will also be complete with 3400sq m of commercial, retail and dining space.
The development is set for construction at the site of the failed Spirit tower, a previously approved 89-storey skyscraper.
Altus Property Group chief executive David Young signed the deal to build the tower during a meeting with Mr Trump at the family’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.
“Trump International Hotel and Tower, Gold Coast will be a truly unique offering in the Australian market, bringing the prestige and allure of a world-class luxury brand,” Mr Young said.
“Altus Property Group is proud of its track record in delivering landmark developments across Australia, and our expertise ensures this project will be an outstanding success.”
Originally published as Trump family signs deal for 91-storey hotel on Surfers Paradise site
