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In photos: Dignitaries gather as for milestone celebration of CBD hotel

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The Holiday Inn Express and Suites Sunshine Coast opened in May last year, the first offering from the brand in Australia.

Related story: ‘Maximum comfort’: look inside Australian-first hotel

The hotel, a joint partnership between Pro-invest Hotels and IHG Hotels & Resort, offers 181 guest rooms and suites, plus facilities including a heated rooftop pool and multi-purpose deck with views.

Scroll through the gallery above to see the dignitaries on hand to help celebrate the milestone.

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