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HIAPL news and media releasesYou can now receive Hobart International Airport news and media releases by email. Subscribe hereNEW HOBART AIRPORT HOTEL ALREADY POPULAR WITH LOCALSMedia Release 11/12/08A new hotel situated in the Hobart Airport precinct has opened for business. The Quality Hotel, Hobart Airport, developed by Sultan Holdings, opened on Monday 1 December and has already generated strong interest among travellers. The four star hotel comprises 78 spacious, contemporary studios and one bedroom suites, all with king size beds and floor to ceiling full width windows. In addition, a number of guest rooms have spa baths, kitchen facilities and interconnect to create spacious two bedroom apartments. The hotel also features the Flight restaurant and café, a number of conference and meeting spaces, full air-conditioning, ample car and bus parking and sound proofing. A complimentary shuttle bus service will operate between the hotel and the airport. The hotel employs 25 people, is operated by Sultan Holdings and managed by Stay Tasmania. Stay Tasmania’s Ken Stronach said key target markets for the hotel would be leisure, corporate and groups. “Many Tasmanian, interstate and international visitors have already identified the benefits of our close proximity to the airport and have booked to stay the night before an early departing flight or the night of their arrival,” he said. “With this in mind, the hotel provides a convenient new option for business people who fly in for a series of meetings and need to stay overnight before an early morning flight the following day.” For further information please contact: Ken Stronach Tel: 0419 374 138 Released by: Nicolas Turner Tel: 6210 5206 or 0418 538 865 NEW HOBART AIRPORT CEO ANNOUNCEDMedia Release 6/11/08The Board of Hobart International Airport Pty Ltd (HIAPL) has appointed Brett Reiss as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mr Reiss is currently General Manager, Commercial Services and Airport Planning at Christchurch International Airport. Mr Reiss has considerable airports expertise, having served in his current position for two years, and previously holding management positions at Northern Territory Airports (operator of Darwin, Alice Springs and Tennant Creek Airports) as General Manager, Revenue, and Commercial Director, Non-Aeronautical Revenue from 2001 to 2007. Mr Reiss was instrumental in developing a significant number of revenue enhancing initiatives at both airports, such as the development of the Darwin Airport Resort. He also brings to HIAPL a wealth of experience in property development, having previously held various positions in property management. HIAPL Chairman Greg Osborne said: “Following an exhaustive international search for Hobart Airport's next CEO, we are delighted that Brett has chosen to join us at HIAPL. “We are confident Brett is the right man for the job to lead Hobart Airport into this most exciting phase of its existence where his skills will be put to very good use. “This is not only an important appointment for HIAPL but also for the State of Tasmania.” Mr Reiss will commence with HIAPL as CEO on 12 January 2009. Released by: Nicolas Turner Tel: 6210 5206 or 0418 538 865 New “Land Side” Outlet to open at Hobart AirportMedia Release 14/10/08A new café outside the secure passenger departure area at the Hobart Airport will officially open for business tomorrow (15 October). Hobart International Airport Pty Ltd Interim CEO Marcela Zeman said the new café – Villa & Hut Kafe - would enhance the retail and food and beverage offer at the airport. “A coffee / retail outlet located in the check-in hall was the next logical step for the redeveloped airport,” she said. “Departing and arriving passengers, visitors farewelling or welcoming family and friends, airport employees and other visitors to the airport can now enjoy a drink without having to pass through security.” The outlet, to be operated by Delaware North Companies, is the first Villa & Hut outlet in Tasmania. Delaware’s Venue Catering Manager Hobart Airport Todd England said the Villa & Hut Kafe would be open from first flight to last flight every day. “Villa & Hut would be familiar to many Tasmanians who pass through Melbourne Airport or visit the popular DFO Factory Outlets in Melbourne where Villa & Hut has been operating for many years,” he said. “Importantly we will be offering gluten free and organic foods that were previously not available at the airport.” The Villa & Hut brand operates 18 cafes and homeware stores in Australia and overseas. Villa & Hut Group Managing Director Franz Madlener said he was very pleased to open the company’s first Tasmanian café. “The new Hobart Airport is a fantastic location and we couldn’t have a better business partner than Delaware North Corporation,” he said. Austexx Announcement WelcomedMedia Release 25/02/08Hobart International Airport Pty Ltd (HIAPL) has welcomed today’s announcement by Austexx that the development of a Direct Factory Outlet, DIY and bulky goods centre on airport land is proceeding. The major development plan for the project was approved by the Commonwealth in October 2007 after a robust community consultation program. HIAPL Chief Executive Wayne Tucker said he was very pleased that the project is proceeding and is looking forward to the future relationship with Austexx. “It is worth noting that this is an important and positive decision for Tasmanian consumers who will enjoy greater retail choice and competitive prices.” “Importantly many Tasmanians who travel interstate for this sort of shopping experience will now be able to do so at home which will support the Tasmanian economy. It will also provide visitors utilising the airport for their trip to Tasmania with an exciting shopping experience in close proximity to their arrival and departure point.” Mr Tucker said it was expected that the DFO development would provide work for 1,200 construction jobs and 600 full-time retail positions. Austexx Press Release25 February 2008Austexx is proceeding with its development of the Direct Factory Outlet and Homemaker Hub retail centre at Hobart Airport. Austexx will develop 10,000 m2 of DFO and over 30,000m2 of Homemaker Hub homemaker centre. This will create over 50 shops in the DFO selling major national and international brands of fashion, footwear and accessories at discounted prices. Brands expected to be represented in the DFO include Giordano, Cotton On, Converse, FILA, Rivers and Table 8 Clearance. The Homemaker Hub centre will accommodate up to 30 stores selling furniture, electrical goods, bedding and homewares. Brands expected to lease stores include Sheridan, House and Adairs. Austexx Chief Executive Geoff Porz said that Austexx had worked within the parameters set by the Commonwealth Government when its approval for the development limited the DFO to 10,000m2. “We’ve reconfigured our layout within the DFO to ensure we provide a full range of shops across all categories offering branded product at discounts” said Geoff Porz. “We expect to start work in a few months and open next year. It’s well known that Tasmania is crying out for a better range of quality shops and DFO will bring that range to Hobart. The popular DFO format and Homemaker Hub will stop a lot of Tasmanian expenditure escaping out of the State”. Geoff Porz Ph: 0417 055 403 Tiger Flights CommenceMedia Release 15/01/08Hobart International Airport Pty Ltd (HIAPL) has welcomed today’s first flight by Australia’s newest low fare airline Tiger Airways into the State’s capital city airport. HIAPL Chief Executive Wayne Tucker said the commencement of the Tiger Airways service was recognition of southern Tasmania’s importance as a tourist destination. Mr Tucker said he was pleased that Tiger Airways had included Hobart on its route network so soon after commencing business in Australia. “While there are obvious benefits for the operations of the airport through an increased frequency of flights, air travellers and Tasmania’s tourism industry will also gain considerable benefits,” he said. “There will be more options for travellers and increased competition and access to low fares can only encourage more tourists to come to Tasmania “We are excited to welcome another airline to Hobart and we share the company’s confidence that its low-fare offering will appeal to the travelling public. “Hobart Airport has already benefited from the introduction of cheaper flights, and the recently completed and ongoing redevelopment works means we are well able to meet the requirements of a new airline and the anticipated increase in passenger movements. Mr Tucker said HIAPL looked forward to further increase in services as the popularity of low cost fares and Tasmania as a tourist destination increased. Released by: Tony Harrison Tel: 6210 5200 or 0417 318 178 Hobart Airport Caters for Antarctic Flights this SummerReleased January 2008After years of preparation and hard work by the Antarctic Airlink project team, flights commenced this summer between Hobart Airport and Wilkins Runway, about 70 kilometres from Casey Station. The runway is constructed out of blue glacial ice capped with a compressed snow pavement. Airbus A319 aircraft takes just over four hours to travel the distance between the two continents and is capable of returning back to Hobart should weather conditions prevent safe landing. Hobart Airport is proud to be part of this new era of Antarctic transport. For more information about the Antarctic Airlink visit Australian Antarctic Division website.
Airbus A319: the first ever landing of an airliner in the Australian Antarctic Territory Hobart Airport Wins Business Excellence AwardHobart International Airport Pty Ltd (HIAPL) was recently awarded a Clarence Business Excellence Award for 2007.We are excited about this award which recognises our business achievements as well as the day-to-day running of our business. What a great year 2007 has been for us. Well done team! Approved Major Development Plan – Outlet Centre and Bulky Goods / Homemaker Retail CentreThe approved Major Development Plan and associated documents can be downloaded here by clicking on the following links: Approved Major Development Plan Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 8 Figure 9 Ministerial Conditions of ApprovalDirect Factory Outlet Lands at Hobart AirportA $100 million retail outlet is to be built on Holyman Avenue at Hobart Airport.The complex will cover an area equal to approximately nine football fields, which will make it the largest of its kind in Australia. The retail outlets will include a Direct Factory Outlet of over 100 leading fashion brands, a Trade Do It Yourself Centre, a Homemaker Centre and a Bulky Goods Centre. Similar outlets, located at Essendon and Brisbane Airports and in Melbourne and Sydney, have proved to be very popular with shoppers from all over their respective states. The DFO developer Austexx and HIAPL are proud to be able to offer the same class of shopping experience to both Tasmanian people and visitors to the State. Construction of the 71,000 m2 giant is expected to commence in the first quarter of 2007, with staged openings later that year and early 2008. The development will provide car parking for over 2000 cars and necessary road works will be undertaken to ensure that traffic flow into the Airport itself is not affected. Hobart Airport Environment Strategy gets the OKMedia Release by Federal Minister for Transport and Regional Services, 14/11/05:The Australian Government Minister for Transport and Regional Services, Warren Truss, today announced Australian Government approval of a new airport environment strategy for Hobart Airport. Mr Truss said the strategy sets out Hobart International Airport Pty Ltd’s plans for managing the airport environment over the next five years. Mr Truss made the announcement in his keynote address at the Australian Airports Association 24th National Convention in Hobart today. “This strategy reinforces Hobart Airport’s commitment to continually improving the environmental health of the airport site by ensuring that an environmental management system is developed and effectively implemented,” he said. “Hobart Airport has also started a process to ensure a collaborative approach is undertaken to manage environmentally significant areas. “The airport is committed to pursuing a vegetation management agreement with the Tasmanian state government, which will contribute to the development of an appropriate and effective monitoring regime for the vegetation reserves that have been established in this strategy.” Mr Truss said the environmental strategy did not deal with the management of noise generated by aircraft in flight, landing, taking off or taxiing, which was the responsibility of Airservices Australia. “The operators of leased federal airports, such as Hobart Airport, are required to submit an environment strategy every five years for approval by the Australian Government,” he said. 2005 Environment Strategy - Nov 05.pdf 2005 Environment Strategy - Attachments.pdf 2005 Environment Strategy - Attachment G.pdf Hobart Airport Terminal Upgrade - Stage 1One of our most exciting developments - the upgrade of our domestic terminal - has been completed.The new terminal layout encourages passengers and their families and friends to pass through the security screening point immediately after completing passenger check-in. Once inside the security screened area, everyone is able to enjoy a number of retail facilities as well as relaxed atmosphere of modern departure lounges. This approach to the new design was chosen specifically in order to alleviate the screening congestion currently experienced at peak travelling times. We strive to make our airport a pleasant place to visit! To download a PDF plan of the completed refurbishment,
click here HIAPL Announced Development Proposal in JuneMedia Release 18/08/06HIAPL Announced Development Proposal in June Hobart International Airport Pty Ltd (HIAPL) announced in June this year that it had prepared a draft development plan for an outlet centre and bulky goods / homemaker retail centre on airport land. Chief Executive Wayne Tucker said suggestions that HIAPL was secretly involved, as published in today’s Mercury, are wrong. “In fact, advertisements that detailed our role and advised of the 90-day consultation process were published in the Mercury, and advised in a Tasmanian Government media release,” he said. “It is a process requirement that the Commonwealth requires HIAPL, as the lessee of the land, to submit the Major Development Plan. “In addition, although HIAPL submits the plan, Austexx is financing and building the facility proposed for land which will be leased to the developer by the airport. “The major retail outlet development that has been proposed has been welcomed by the Tasmanian Government, but the Government plays no role in the investment.” “It is important to note that HIAPL is a State-owned company operating independently of government under Corporation’s Law.” Mr Tucker said he was surprised to read that HIAPL’s involvement in the development was secret and had been hidden for “…nine months”. “The Mercury report appears to be nothing more than a rehash of old news,” he said. “It should come as no surprise to anyone that the airport is involved in the development as it is proposed for airport land and I attended the original announcement which was attended by the Mercury and other media.” Released by: Nicolas Turner Tel: 6270 2250 or 0418 538 865 Hobart Airport to Celebrate 50th AnniversaryMedia Release 12/10/06The Hobart Airport is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. To mark the occasion, Hobart International Airport Pty Ltd (HIAPL) has commissioned Hobart historian Lindy Scripps to prepare an historic booklet. “I’m very interested in the early days, how the airport itself has changed since then and also how the experience of using the airport has evolved,” she said. “I particularly want to hear from people with interesting stories about key events in the airport’s history.” Ms Scripps said sourcing historic photos and anecdotes from the earliest days of the airport’s operations was an important part of the research process. Ms Scripps, who has worked as a full time historian since 1988, said hearing first hand from those people who had either worked at the airport or traveled through it would provide useful insight and colour. Ms Scripps has researched historic sites throughout Tasmania including the West Coast forests, Maria Island, King Island and the Huon. Published work by Mrs Scripps includes “Capital Port”, a history of the Marine Board of Hobart published in 2000 and a number of studies for the Hobart City Council, the latest the history of Cornelian Bay published in March this year. People wishing to contribute to the historic booklet should contact HIAPL on telephone 6216 1600 or mail information, including their contact details, to Box 1 Strachan Street Cambridge TAS 7170 or email: info@hobartairpt.com.au. Released by: Nicolas Turner Tel: 6270 2250 or 0418 538 865 Click here to download HIAPL 2004 Master Plan
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