Hilton Surfers Paradise is the first leisure-focused hotel and residences development by Hilton Hotels & Resorts in Australia.

It is also the first international five-star equivalent hotel to be built on the Gold Coast since 2000.

Newly appointed General Manager, David Kelly, brings with him more than 20 years experience in the hospitality industry.

At least 15 of those years have been spent with Hilton Worldwide, both in Australia and internationally.

Kelly was most recently the General Manager at Hilton Cairns, where he undertook major refurbishment projects and successfully restructured the business.

Prior to this he was Director of Business Development for Hilton Sydney during the hotel’s refurbishment and subsequent re-launch.

He also spent four years with Hilton in New York.

Kelly says it is a great honor to be appointed as General Manager of the newest and most eagerly-awaited upper upscale hotel to be built on the Gold Coast in years.

“Hilton Surfers Paradise is set to deliver a new standard of contemporary holiday accommodation on the Gold Coast,” he says.

“The development of a hotel and residence concept caters for customers need for additional space and more flexible accommodation options, without sacrificing upscale service and five star facilities.

Hilton Surfers Paradise will be the first hotel and residences offering by the leading accomodation chain in Australia, with 250 one, two and three-bedroom apartments available for holiday-makers.

It consists of two towers, with Boulevard Tower opening its doors to both residents and guests in December and Orchid Tower, consisting of additional residences and a dedicated Hilton Hotel, scheduled to open in mid-2011.

The article reports that this event alone pumps $20 million into the local economy and attracts thousands of competitors and spectators as people love coming here.

And why wouldn’t they? … Broadbeach is famous for its central location, pristine beaches, relaxed atmosphere, luxurious accommodation, fantastic shopping, excellent restaurants and cafe and nightlife.

If you’re still considering that beachside investment, you’d better move fast to grab an affordable slice of the Broadbeach market before it’s too late.

The recent interest rate cut, with the possibly of more to follow, coupled with the Gold Coast’s strong population growth (predicted to hit 600,000 by 2010 and 1 million by 2027) affordable