Australia’s first indoor snow resort, a A$500+ million project dubbed ‘the giant Esky’, is a step closer with confirmation Hammons Holdings will run operations.
Winter Sports World is expected to put Penrith on the global map and inject an additional A$222 million annually into the local economy, contributing A$2.5 billion in economic growth over the next decade.
Located within the Riverlink Tourism Precinct, the indoor snow resort will include a 300-metre advanced open run for experienced skiers and snowboarders, learn-to-ski runs and a dedicated winter wonderland snow play area.
There will be a competition and training venue for snow sports, a 4.5-star, 170-room hotel, conference and function rooms and a restaurant.
Along with Hammons (who operates Sydney Bridge Climb, and owns and operates Scenic World) announced as the lead operator, Trippas White Group has been chosen to run the food and beverage offerings.
Winter Sports World managing director Peter Magnisalis says, “After a global search, we have discovered the best tourism attractions and food and beverage operators in the world right here in NSW, and I am confident that Hammons Holdings and Trippas White Group will help drive the success we expect this project to achieve”.
Hammons Holdings CEO David Hammon says, “Winter Sports World is an exciting one-of-a-kind drawcard for tourism in Western Sydney, the Blue Mountains and more widely, Australia, and will be pivotal to growing the local and NSW tourism economy over the coming decades.
“Hammons Holdings has been in the business of creating lifelong memories for millions of visitors from all over the world for almost 80 years.
“We’re thrilled to have been selected as preferred operator to run and manage the snow attractions at Winter Sports World and look forward to doing what we do best – delivering world-class fun and exceptional experiences.”
Trippas White Group CEO Kevin Zajax says, “Our experience managing some of Australia’s most iconic venues has equipped us to deliver unparalleled experiences that cater to locals, domestic and international visitors.
“We are absolutely thrilled to partner with WSW and bring this expertise to Western Sydney – not only creating hundreds of jobs for the hospitality sector, driving tourism to the region as well as being able to celebrate some great local products and offers.”
Construction is expected to start in 2025 and Winter Sports World is expected to open in 2028.
For more information, visit Winter Sports World.
