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The high-end hoteliers taking luxury to the high seas

1 day ago | karryon.com.au | Sally Macmillan

Like global luxury hoteliers Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons, Orient-Express, and Aman, the Hilton group is investing millions in the cruise market. But whereas the other brands are going to sea with state-of-the-art superyachts, Hilton is building an ultra-luxe river ship – the Waldorf Astoria Nile River Experience. The five-deck ship, which is due to welcome guests in 2026, will have 29 elegantly appointed suites, a fitness centre and spa, and Waldorf Astoria’s signature Peacock Alley brasserie.
Destino Five Ibiza has reopened as a five-star hotel

3 days ago | karryon.com.au | Kirstie Bedford

With entertainment at the heart of the hotel, it’s no surprise there has been the addition of an open-air stage that will host “blockbuster performances under the open sky”. Each of the 159 rooms has also been renovated to give a more contemporary feel, while a fire pit has been added for starlit evenings, and for those wanting to stay active, a new outdoor gym.
Four Seasons Yacht reveals revolutionary marine concept

4 days ago | karryon.com.au | Kirstie Bedford

The innovative ‘transverse marina’ opens across both sides of the yacht and “introduces a revolutionary concept in maritime architecture”. The marina has two retractable platforms, one portside and one starboard; a bar, lounge, pool and lounge chairs. The expansive platform will be the base for yoga, meditation and the launch pad for electric hydrofoils, water bikes, kayaks and inflatable waterboards.
Luxury Lodges of Australia's Penny Rafferty on its 15 years

4 days ago | karryon.com.au | Kirstie Bedford

Luxury Lodges of Australiastarted with a collection of 15 lodges, and while a decade and a half later it’s sitting at 20, Rafferty says the goal was never to focus on numbers. “It was never about growth in numbers. It’s about being true to what defines Australian luxury experiences.
Exclusive-use island in Vanuatu reopens as luxury resort

4 days ago | karryon.com.au | Kirstie Bedford

Entrepreneur Dany Girgis, who owns the island roughly 1.5 kilometres from the island of Santo, and transformed it into a marine sanctuary, has spent the last year building six new private villas nestled among the gardens. He says the addition of the villas means guests no longer have to only exclusively hire the entire island, although they can still do that too. Girgis was in his mid-20s when he bought the island almost a decade ago.
Six revamped luxury Fiji resorts you need on your radar – Karryon

4 days ago | karryon.com.au | Kirstie Bedford

Recent statistics by Tourism Fiji show more than 264,480 Australian and New Zealand travellers have already visited Fiji’s shores this year alone, with Tourism Fiji Australian Regional Director Robert Thompson, saying the island nation is seeing a surge in luxury travel. With many high-end hoteliers recently undergoing extensive upgrades, it’s undoubtedly going to further entice the discerning luxury travellers to its tropical shores.
Etihad brings A350 to Sydney; here’s what it means for flyers

4 days ago | karryon.com.au | Mark Harada

The move comes as Etihad increases flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi from seven to ten per week starting 1 July 2025 and replaces its B777-300ER on the route. The A350 will initially fly select services alongside Etihad’s B787-9 aircraft, before the Airbus jet takes over the entire route from the end of January 2026.
Premium economy on the rise, & that’s good news for everyone

1 week ago | karryon.com.au | Mark Harada

The key takeaway here is that businesses are backing comfort over cost for their work travel – and that shift is also creating new revenue opportunities for travel advisors. But why the boom? It could be because premium economy offers a sweet spot between standard economy and business class, a cost-effective solution for travellers wanting more space and a better rest without the hefty price tag.
Fiji Airways CEO, who steered the carrier to success, steps down

1 week ago | karryon.com.au | Mark Harada

“On behalf of the Board and the entire Fiji Airways Group, I would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Andre for his outstanding leadership over the past 10 years,” Fiji Airways Chairman Nalin Patel said in a statement. “Under his stewardship, Fiji Airways has undergone a remarkable transformation. “The airline’s SKYTRAX Rating improved to 4 Stars, with its global ranking soaring from 102nd in 2015 to an impressive 14th in 2024.
“Not a hoax”: Airline says it may launch in 2025

1 week ago | karryon.com.au | Mark Harada

Indonesia Airlines originally targeted its inaugural flights for November 2024, but reported delays in fit-outs pushed back its launch. “After final discussions with our interior consultants, they informed us they couldn’t meet the initial deadline,” Indonesia Airlines CEO Iskandar Ismail said. “We are still working on this with them, but we remain committed to launching by the end of this year.