Spicers Retreats has been linked to a new five-star hotel development proposed for Tasmania’s North West Coast.

Projecting an increased demand for domestic luxury products due to the pandemic, Italian Villa Vacations has partnered with local suppliers to offer extended-stay options in Tasmania and Queensland, with the prospect of additional locations on the horizon.

Scenic has unveiled its 2021/22 Australia program, introducing a new journey through the Kimberley and smaller group sizes which will be capped at 24 passengers.

APT has tapped into the burgeoning walking holiday market, releasing a collection of guided walking experiences with a touch of luxury.

Inspiring Journeys has developed six new domestic trips in its Australia and New Zealand portfolio. The new journeys are inspired from customer research that shows 59% of people seek cultural experiences, 46% want to connect with locals, 37% want a food and wine experience, 38% dream of bush and nature walks and 27% want to immerse themselves in museums and art galleries.

APT has released a new collection of Luxury Short Breaks exploring popular tourist regions of Western Australia, Tasmania and South Australia. Billed as a “new travel style”, the tours are no longer than a week in duration and spend multiple nights at each luxury lodge or boutique accommodation utilised.

The projected domestic tourism uptick due to coronavirus international travel restrictions has fuelled a sharp rise in interest for overland walking tours. The Australian Walking Company (incorporating the Tasmanian Walking Company) has seen a “stronger than anticipated” rebound following the easing of self-isolation and intrastate movements.

The post-COVID-19 recovery phase has led to a surge in interest for private small group touring in Australia and New Zealand for AAT Kings Group Company, says the company’s CEO Matthew Cameron-Smith.

APT has announced a price freeze on a selection of 2021 Outback and Kimberley itineraries at 2020 prices. The promotion means clients can book to explore our own backyard in 2021 and pay the same price as this year.

Cradle Mountain Lodge in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Tasmanian Wilderness will shortly enter stage two of its first major refurbishment in 30 years, including an overhaul of its popular luxury offering, the King Billy Suites.

Small group adventure touring company, Natural Habitat Adventures, will reintroduce Australia to its global program from 2020 after an extended hiatus, LATTE can reveal exclusively.

Prospect House Private Hotel, one of Tasmania’s oldest and most elegant country house hotels, is now welcoming guests after new owners, John and Libby Pooley, invested more than $5 million in refurbishing and upgrading the historic property they bought in 2017.