Saudi Arabia has emerged as a hot emerging market for Australian high-net-worth travellers, according to global luxury travel group, Abercrombie & Kent.

Boutique luxury newcomer The EVE Hotel Sydney has set an opening date, with the Wunderlich Lane hotel to launch on 13 February 2025.

With occupancies exceeding pre-pandemic levels, the Peninsula Beijing is turning its attention to wooing back international visitors.

Jumeirah Bali has added new one- and three-bedroom residences to its accommodation mix, set against the cliffs of Uluwatu and with direct access to Dreamland Beach.

Austria’s most recognised tourism representative in Australia, the highly esteemed Astrid Gruchmann-Licht, has been back in the country this week to promote the 60th Anniversary of The Sound of Music and the events that will take place in 2025 to celebrate the classic musical.

Salter Brothers Hospitality (SBH), Australia’s largest operator of luxury retreat hotels such as Spicers Retreats and now Bannisters, has unveiled a new brand identity as it prepares for an exciting chapter which will include the launch of Ardour Hotels & Estates.

Luxury cruise has been celebrated as a powerhouse of the reenergised travel industry, with Australia’s cruise community turning out in force for the Signature Luxury Cruise Awards 2024.

Albatros Expeditions has highlighted the importance of the Australian and New Zealand travel community as it signed a new partnership with CLIA to strengthen its local presence.

Luxury Travel Collection members within Travel Associates and LTC’s Independent Members will capitalise on the expertise of UK-headquartered business unit Scott Dunn, as the FCTG brands forge a tighter partnership in the Asia Pacific region.

Luxury cruise has been celebrated as a powerhouse of the reenergised travel industry, with Australia’s cruise community turning out in force for the Signature Luxury Cruise Awards 2024.

As hotel rates track at record highs, affluent Aussie travellers are increasingly looking for value, with a greater number booking holidays one to two years in advance, according to global travel network Virtuoso.

British Airways has unveiled its brand-new First seat, combining elegant design with expert British craftsmanship, reflective of modern British luxury travel. The new cabin forms part of the airline’s A380 retrofit plans, expected to take to the skies in mid-2026.