Margaret River's long awaited five-star hotel to kick start tourism industry
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Margaret River's long awaited five-star hotel to kick start tourism industry

A five-star Margaret River hotel expected to open in 2023 has been hailed as evidence of long-term confidence in the state's tourism sector despite pandemic travel restrictions which have devastated the industry.

  • byNathan Hondros

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