A property developer has signed a deal with the Trump Organization to build a 91-storey, six-star hotel on the Gold Coast, which would become Australia's tallest building at 335 metres. The proposed Trump International Hotel & Tower, located at 3 Trickett St in Surfers Paradise, is still in the concept phase, with Altus chief executive David Young stating the aim is to complete it before the 2032 Olympics.
Eric Trump, executive vice president of the Trump Organization, confirmed the project as their first official venture in Australia. The development would include a 285-room luxury hotel, 272 residential apartments, a three-level podium with an exclusive Beach Club, and over 3,400 square metres of commercial, retail, and dining space.
However, the proposal faces significant opposition. A Change.org petition against the project gathered more than 20,000 signatures within hours of the announcement. Acting Gold Coast mayor Mark Hammell noted that a formal development application has yet to be received, but welcomed investment that drives jobs and confidence.
The Gold Coast City Council confirmed that a council representative attended a meeting with the Trump Organization in the US on February 13. The project remains subject to approval, with the council stating it looks forward to considering any application once submitted.
