Cairns resort goes it alone

Cairns Colonial Club will operate and market independently from July 1, ending its three-year affiliation with Accor.

The resort’s owners, Singapore-based Goodearth Hotels, said it would be better served to market its distinct character as an independent operator.

Opened in 1986, the 345-room Cairns Colonial Club Resort is popular for its Queenslander-style architecture and 11 acres of tropical gardens.