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THE LUXURY COLLECTION DEBUTS IN AUSTRALIA WITH THE OPENING OF THE TASMAN, A LUXURY COLLECTION HOTEL, HOBART
A living cultural expression with layers of rich history, the hotel will offer a transformative gateway to explore the unchartered wilderness of Tasmania
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[{"type":"text","content":"A living cultural expression with layers of rich history, the hotel will offer a transformative gateway to explore the unchartered wilderness of Tasmania\n\n\nHOBART, Australia, Dec. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the opening of The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart, marking the debut of The Luxury Collection brand in Australia. The Tasman showcases Hobart, a destination steeped in rich history and Australia's second oldest city. Located on the island state of Tasmania, Hobart is renowned for its epicurean culture, vibrant art scene, and breathtaking natural surroundings.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nCentrally located within the restored heritage area of Parliament Square overlooking Hobart's historic waterfront, The Tasman is just steps away from the city's famous Salamanca Markets, the charming St. David's Park, as well as the historic Sullivan's Cove. Guests will be invited to immerse themselves under the guidance of Tasmania's only Clefs d'Or concierge to discover the work of local artisans and unearth the stories behind the island's celebrated produce with exclusive purveyor visits and epicurean moments within the hotel.\n\"Hobart is a truly captivating and dynamic city, allowing a seamless fit for The Luxury Collection, known for creating experiences for global explorers in some of the world's most enchanting destinations,\" said Philipp Weghmann, Vice President and Global Brand Leader of The Luxury Collection. \"The Tasman will offer our guests a transformative journey, drawing on the incredible history, evocative contemporary culture, and awe-inspiring natural wonders of one of the most intriguing and farthest corners of the globe.\"\nThe Tasman is an elegant heritage reconstruction of former state government offices that brings together three eras of design: Georgian, Art Deco, and Contemporary. The one-of-a-kind design direction of The Tasman was realized by award-winning Australian architects Francis-Jones Morehen Thorp and acclaimed Australian interior design firm Joseph Pang Design Consultants. The hotel marries contemporary design with the historical legacy of the site, which contains buildings spanning 180 years.\nThe Tasman offers 152 guest rooms and suites carefully conceived to showcase t...