Hotel at airport for World Cup fans

A 150-room hotel planned for Auckland Airport will be ready in time to greet visitors to the city for the 2011 Rugby World Cup, its developers promise.

The hotel, to be known as Sudima Hotel Auckland Airport, will cost $30 million and generate over 100 new jobs.

Glamorton Developments Ltd, owner of Sudima Hotels New Zealand, is building the hotel.

Glamorton Developments Ltd is part of Hind Group, which operates hotels in Rotorua and Christchurch.

- NZPA