- The 91-storey development, known as Trump International Hotel & Tower, Gold Coast, is expected to cost at least $1 billion
- Plans for the tower include 285 hotel rooms and 272 upscale residential apartments
- The Trump brand operates in more than 20 locations worldwide, spanning the UK, the Middle East
Donald Trump’s family business has unveiled plans to develop a landmark skyscraper in Australia that, according to his son Eric Trump, would become the tallest building in the country.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that the proposed Trump International Hotel & Tower is slated for Queensland’s Gold Coast and is designed to rise 335 metres (1,100 feet), surpassing the height of The Shard in the UK. If completed as planned, it would stand as Australia’s highest structure.
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Eric Trump, executive vice president of the Trump Organization, described the project as the company’s first formal development in Australia, saying it would introduce a globally recognised luxury brand to the region.
The 91-storey development, known as Trump International Hotel & Tower, Gold Coast, is expected to cost at least $1 billion (£740 million). Developer Altus Property Group said construction is scheduled to begin in August.
Plans for the tower include 285 hotel rooms and 272 upscale residential apartments. The development is also set to feature premium retail outlets, fine dining venues and a private beach club along the popular beachfront.
However, the project could face rivalry for the title of Australia’s tallest building. A separate twin-tower proposal along the same coastline is expected to exceed the Trump tower’s height by around 50 metres.
In addition, groundwork on the 101-storey One Park Lane scheme is reportedly due to commence later this year.
The Trump brand operates in more than 20 locations worldwide, spanning the UK, the Middle East, Asia and major US cities.
The company focuses on luxury real estate and hospitality ventures and also licenses its name to developers for residential properties, hotels and golf courses.
Despite announcing that he would step back from direct management of his business interests during his second term, President Trump has continued to face scrutiny over potential conflicts of interest. Critics argue that the company could benefit from his political position.
The Trump Organization has previously been the subject of investigations and controversy. In 2021, a congressional inquiry concluded that profits at its Washington, DC hotel had been overstated and reported substantial losses during Trump’s first term.
The company rejected the findings, describing the report as inaccurate and misleading.
Meanwhile, financial publication Forbes has estimated that Trump’s net worth has nearly doubled since 2023, further intensifying debate over the intersection of his business empire and political office.
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