Destinations
Baillie Lodges begin rebuilding iconic property destroyed by bush fires
If you’ve got clients planning a South Australia in the second half of 2023, then oh boy do I have some good news for you!
Hotels
Baillie Lodges unveils $20 million refurb of its new Daintree property, Silky Oaks Lodge
This new-look luxe lodge promises a quintessential Daintree experience, though perhaps with less risk of being disembowelled by a cassowary or chased by a large goanna.
Hotels
Baillie Lodges snaps up luxe Barossa Valley property
The company has expanded its portfolio with the addition of this gem in the middle of South Australia’s wine region. They had us at wine.
Hotels
Baillie Lodges acquires iconic New Zealand property
With its flagship property going up in flames last year, it’s great to see that Baillie Lodges is on the up and up.
Hotels
Hotel Wrap: Event lands Oval Hotel marketing gig, renovated Ayers Rock Resort to reopen + MORE
We’re certain you’ll want to read this week’s Hotel Wrap from start to finish, not just because it’s slightly shorter, but because the news is absolutely poppin’.
Tourism
Bushfires: PM urges Aussies not to ask for refunds from affected operators, as TA sets up recourse page
The PM has asked travellers to support the tourism industry in its time of need as fires continue to rage throughout the country.
Tourism
Bushfires update: Domestic tourism to take a hit, flights affected, attractions burn and the industry does its part
As cities choke on heavy smoke, towns are ravaged and attractions go up in flames, here’s how the travel industry is being affected by the Australian bushfire crisis.
Hotels
Hotel wrap: Hayman Island opens, Waldorf debuts in the Maldives, your own private island + MORE!
It’s been a whirlwind week in the hospitality world, with announcements and expansions aplenty. Here’s the latest digest on all that’s going down in the hotel space.
Hotels
Big Fat Hotel Wrap
Today’s Hotel Wrap is almost as exciting as having an open mini-bar. Just kidding, it’s nowhere near that exciting.
Tourism
Flavour of the Week
With six new appointments, these industry movers and shakers could form their own indoor volleyball team. Although we’ve no idea if they like volleyball.
Hotels
Big Fat Hotel Wrap
by Kate Webster
Fly free to Lord Howe Island’s Capella Lodge, LuxuryEscapes.com is looking for a 60yo intern and Kerzner International CEO steps down.
Hotels
Desert resort visited by Royals made even more swanky
But would Kate and Wills have been fans of this luxury take on the traditional Australian bushman’s bedroll?