Jupiters becomes first official Commonwealth Games partner for Gold Coast 2018
Echo Entertainment Group has announced its Gold Coast property, Jupiters Hotel & Casino, is the first official partner of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.
Minister for education and minister for tourism, major events, small business and the commonwealth games Kate Jones said: “The Commonwealth Games presents an incredible opportunity for Echo Entertainment to support a significant local event and promote the Gold Coast to the world.
“It’s great for the Games to have such a significant sponsor come on board so far out from the event. I congratulate GOLDOC on securing the Games first commercial sponsor and I’m sure Jupiters will play a key role in shaping its success.”
Echo Entertainment Chairman John O’Neill said the synergies between the current transformation of Jupiters, and that of the Gold Coast through the Commonwealth Games, made for a natural partnership.
“The timing is perfect on so many levels,” said Mr O’Neill. “The legacy of the Games will be to again position the Gold Coast as an Australian destination of choice for tourists and investors, for decades to come.
“As a long-standing member of the Gold Coast community, Jupiters is proud to partner with the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games to help take advantage of this once-in-a-generation opportunity to propel the Gold Coast forward.
“The Gold Coast is renowned for its bold, optimistic and enthusiastic character. It was built on a spirit of creativity, unbounded potential and inventiveness.
“Jupiters embodies that spirit, as does the Commonwealth Games, so the fit is really compelling. Just like the Games, Jupiters and the Gold Coast are truly places where anything is possible.”
Echo managing director and CEO Matt Bekier said: “From a tourism and economic growth perspective, we see enormous potential here and the Commonwealth Games will provide further exposure for the Gold Coast to the international community.”
The Gold Coast property confirmed last week that a new six-star, 17-storey all-suite hotel tower – part of an overall $345 million redevelopment – will open at the front of the existing hotel in the countdown to the Commonwealth Games.
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