Receivers' reports expose $46m of debt behind Queenstown's luxury Carlin Hotel

Receivers' reports expose $46m of debt behind Queenstown's luxury Carlin Hotel
The Carlin is at 43 Hallenstein St, Queenstown. (Image: BusinessDesk)
Gregor Thompson
Receiver reports have brought to light a collective debt burden of over $46 million on the books of the entities behind Queenstown’s prestigious Carlin Hotel.The reports, by BDO’s Diana Matchett and Colin Gower and released on May 3, also reveal ongoing intentions to sell the hotel which, for now, remains operational.  Matchett and Gower were appointed receivers by the principal debtor of Carlin Hotel Property Management and Queenstown Views Villas, Pablo (Aust) Pty Limited on Feb 26.Queenstown Views Villas, which owns and oper...

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