Visit Sunshine Coast is planning to take its new multi-day Culinary Plate Food Festival to not only the domestic market but to an international audience, and backed by the Queensland Government. 

A record number of 75 new establishments have gained either one, two or three stars in the Michelin Guide France for 2019. 

An exclusive Dom Perignon Experience at La Reserve has been introduced by Oceania Cruises. This first-of-its-kind dining experience pairs six palate piquing courses with a different expression of Dom Perignon’s acclaimed vintages.

Australia’s award-winning restaurant Laura at Pt. Leo Estate has been named one of 13new global appointments to Relais & Châteaux, a globally renowned collective of the world’sfinest hotels and restaurants.

This December the five-star luxury hotel in Phuket is bringing back its widely popular Chef Stefano Baiocco & Villa Feltrinelli gourmet food pop-up in an exclusive collaboration with chef Stefano Baiocco of the two-Michelin-starred Italian restaurant, Villa Feltrinelli.

Wine is undoubtedly one of Switzerland’s best-kept secrets, with more and more interest pouring in thanks to the high quality and standards produced. As such, Switzerland Tourism has revealed the country’s top wine festivals to help agents and their wine-loving clients with their holiday planning.

Eastern & Oriental Express has unveiled a series of ‘pop-up’ culinary collaborations for 2019 with highly acclaimed international chefs Janice Wong, Luke Mangan, Didier Corlou and Ian Kittichai.

The German National Tourist Office partnered with Goethe-Institut on Thursday night for an evening of German and Australian cuisine fusion. The unique food showcase saw Australian chef Darren Taylor teaming up with Hamburg chef Helge Hagemann for a traditional German take on favourite Australian dishes, including lamb and pavlova.

For one weekend only, the award-winning Clare Valley winery, Taylors Wines, will host what is set to become one of its most memorable tasting experiences aboard a custom-built glass-lined tasting room set upon a floating barge in the middle of the harbour. Flaunting some of its most recognised wines, Taylors will show the lucky few who get a spot how important temperature is to enjoying a wine at its best.

Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane is partnering with Dom Pérignon on Monday 26 November 2018 to create the ultimate private dining and tasting experience.

Nic Watt, one of New Zealand’s favourite chefs, returns to VOMO Island Fiji in 2019 to again tantalise guests’ taste buds. Watt will create his magic in the VOMO kitchens from 9–13 May, combining his exceptional skill with Japanese techniques and flavours from MASU and Madam Hanoi Restaurants with local Fijian flavours.

World-famous chef Nobu Matsuhisa returns to his Hong Kong restaurant for Gala Dinners on 20 and 21 November 2018. The 8-course Omakase Menu features premium seasonal ingredients from Japan and beyond, prepared in Nobu’s innovative new style, with a preview of NOBU InterContinental Hong Kong’s 2019 culinary promotion: “LIUHE WAREKI” Japanese Gourmet Experience.