PARIS Accor has been appointed manager of a north Queensland, Australia resort, Great! Keppel Island. The resort will be rebranded a Mercure Resort following a $3 million refurbishment program, including an upgrade of all rooms, public areas and landscaping. It is anticipated that the resort will be officially relaunched in October 2001.
The 192-room resort features five swimming pools, two spas, several restaurants, bars and entertainment facilities, a kids club and 40 leisure and sports activities. (3/22/01)