Rydges to manage Fremantle’s leading hotel

Rydges Hotels and Resorts have been appointed by Primewest to manage the 300 room Esplanade Hotel in Fremantle. Primewest entered a contract to purchase the hotel in October, settlement has now occurred with Rydges taking over management of the iconic property.

The Esplanade Fremantle is one of Western Australia's major conference, corporate and leisure hotels. The Rydges group plans to build on its great reputation for service and first class facilities while ensuring the property remains at the forefront of current hospitality industry trends.

Changes set to take place over a period of time will include the introduction of Rydges Dream Beds throughout the hotel, a significant upgrade of Wi-Fi services and a renewed focus on the hotel's food and beverage offering, which is always a strong foundation in any Rydges hotel.

Rydges have appointed one of their longest serving and most senior executives to be the Hotel's new General Manager. David Bornmann was previously a West Australian resident when he managed Rydges Perth and is excited to be returning home.

David said, "The Esplanade is a real institution for both locals and visitors to Fremantle, so it's a fantastic property to be aligned with. We will be working hard to keep the best elements of the hotel, as well as adding some new touches to make guests' experiences even better."

Rydges Hotels and Resorts is a leading hotel group with over 25 years' experience in operating city and resort hotels in Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East and the United Kingdom. The group, which is owned by Amalgamated Holdings (AHL), operates 45 4 – 4.5 star hotels with 7,868 rooms and apartments under the Rydges brand.

With almost two decades of experience, Primewest is a leading Perth-based property developer with a national portfolio exceeding $1.5 billion. Properties include shopping centres, bulky retail, CBD offices, industrial and broad acre residential subdivisions. Primewest and Rydges established a relationship following the acquisition of Rydges Kalgoorlie in 2007.

Source: eTravel Blackboard, 24 January 2013