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The moment has arrived to reveal the esteemed finalists for the 2024 Luxury Travel Gold List Awards, showcasing an exceptional lineup recognised by our distinguished panel of judges.
Since its inception in 2005, the Luxury Travel Gold List Awards have been a hallmark of excellence in the travel industry, celebrating those who not only embody luxury but also champion ethical responsibility. This annual event highlights the elite of luxury travel, honouring those who push the envelope in design, authenticity, and sustainability.
Our 24 categories that were open to entry span a broad spectrum of the travel industry, from the finest hotels and resorts to exceptional cruise lines, tour operators, and unique travel experiences. These categories reflect the core values of our editorial content and recognise the innovators who are setting new standards in the industry.
The rigorous selection process began with our diverse panel of judges, each bringing extensive expertise and a keen eye for excellence. They meticulously evaluated a vast array of submissions, narrowing down the field to the outstanding finalists we celebrate today. While this shortlist features some of the most remarkable entities in the luxury travel sphere, only one winner will emerge in each category – and that decision now lies in the hands of our readers.
Reader voting kicks off on July 31, and we eagerly anticipate the grand unveiling of the Luxury Travel Gold List Awards Winners at the Reveal Party on December 4, 2024.
We extend our thanks to our prize partners, Tampah Hill and Heritance Aarah, for their generous contributions, adding an extra touch of prestige to this year’s awards.
With great excitement, we present to you the 2024 Luxury Travel Gold List Awards shortlist. Congratulations to all the category finalists!
Boutique Hotel, Resort, or Lodge (1 – 25 rooms)
Flockhill Lodge, New Zealand
Kalinya Estate, Australia
La Esperanza Granada SRL, Spain
Lodge at The Hills, New Zealand
Okoro Villa, New Zealand
Rosewood Cape Kidnappers, New Zealand
Rosewood Matakauri, New Zealand
Royal Davui Island Resort, Fiji
Sanctuary Olonana by Sanctuary Retreats, Africa
Sequoia Lodge, Australia
Tokoeka & Hananui PurePods, New Zealand
Uga Chena Huts, Sri Lanka
Boutique Hotel, Resort, or Lodge (26 – 50 rooms)
Hôtel Belles Rives, France
Kokomo Private Island, Fiji
Osborn House, Australia
Tokoriki Island Resort, Fiji
Boutique Luxury Tour Operator
Blue Derby Pods Ride
Crooked Compass
Exotic Destinations
MyBhutan
Ormina Tours
The Tailor
Up Norway
Boutique Luxury Travel Agency – Leisure
FBI Travel
Mosman Travel
Noosa Cruise and Travel
Oasis Travel
Spencer Travel Leisure
Touch of Spice
Travel Project
Wentworth Travel
Emerging Brand to Watch
Capella Cruise
Crystal
Family Twist
Getawayz NSW
Hotel X
Impact Destinations
Kalinya Estate
The Hotel Britomart
Gourmet Luxury Tourism Experience – Australia & New Zealand
Sugarloaf, Flockhill Lodge, New Zealand
Gariwerd Luxury Escape Package at the Royal Mail Hotel, Australia
Lake House & Dairy Flat Farm Daylesford, Australia
Fire Feast, Australia
Picnic on a Peak, New Zealand
Indigenous Experience
Fireside Chat, Canada
Grizzly Bears of the Wild – A First Nations wildlife journey into the Great Bear Rainforest, Canada
Inua Jamii: Uplifting the community, Kenya
Manta Ray Night Snorkel, Hawaiʻi
The Layap Hat Project, Bhutan
Wintjiri Wiru, Australia
Luxury Expedition Cruise Brand
Aurora Expeditions
Fiordland Discovery
PONANT
Quark Expeditions
Silversea
Viking
Luxury Family Experience
Capella Cruise, Vietnam
Club Med
Hands Up Holidays, New Zealand
In the Footsteps of Emily, France
In the Footsteps of the Impressionists, France
Kokomo Private Island, Fiji
Meeting Santa in Lapland, 50 Degrees North, Finland
Meliá Ho Tram Beach Resort, Vietnam
Meliá Koh Samui, Thailand
Milford Highlights with Alpine Kitchen & Dirty Nugget Saloon, New Zealand
Modern Authentic Vietnamese Island Luxury, Vietnam
Zulal Discovery, Chiva-Som, Qatar
Luxury Hotel (51+ rooms)
Aman New York
Coquillade Provence, France
Fable Auckland MGallery, New Zealand
InterContinental Singapore
Melia Chiang Mai, Thailand
Park Hyatt Auckland
Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour
The Hotel Britomart, New Zealand
The Langham, Gold Coast
The Phoenicia Malta
The Porter House Hotel – MGallery Sydney
The Tasman, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart
Luxury Hotel Brand
Aman
Anantara Hotels & Resorts
Club Med
Gran Meliá Hotels & Resorts
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
Meliá, Myanmar
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts
Luxury Hotel or Resort – Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific
Capella Sydney
Kokomo Private Island, Fiji
Lodge at The Hills, New Zealand
Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat, New Zealand
Nanuku Resort Fiji
Park Hyatt Auckland
QT Sydney
Rosewood Kauri Cliffs, New Zealand
The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne
The Tasman, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart
Tokoriki Island Resort, Fiji
Turtle Island Fiji
Luxury Hotel Restaurant or Bar
Atria, The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne
Brasserie 1930, Capella Sydney
Curious, W Melbourne
Evolve Spirits Bar, MACq 01 Hotel (Federal Group)
Hearth Restaurant and Lounge, The Ritz-Carlton, Perth
Lake House Restaurant, Australia
Mary Mary, Marriott International, Australia
McRae Bar, Capella Sydney
Navo Specialty Dining, InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa, Fiji
Oku, Salon de Boeuf – Omakase Atelier, Regent Hotels and Resorts, Vietnam
Spice Trader, The Porter House Hotel MGallery, Australia
Warabi, W Melbourne
Luxury Ocean Cruise Brand (301-750 Guests)
Crystal
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Silversea
Viking
Luxury Ocean Cruise Brand (Over 750 Guests)
Cunard
Explora Journeys
Oceania Cruises
Luxury Ocean Cruise Brand (Under 300 Guests)
Capella Cruise
Celestia Phinisi Yacht
PONANT – Le Commandant Charcot
SeaDream Yacht Club
Windstar Cruises
Luxury River Cruise Brand
APT
Avalon Waterways
Capella Cruise
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
Viking
Luxury Travel Advisor (Individual), Australia
Ann-Catherine Jones, The Little Travel Boutique and Offloaded Podcast Studios
Ash Chin, SmartFlyer Australia
Drew Kluska, The Tailor
Ginine Schulberg, FBI Travel
Natalie Cherry, Noosa Cruise & Travel
Phil Smethurst, Bicton Travel
Robyn Sinfield, Penguin Tasmania Australia
Rose Febo, TravelManager
Medium / Large Scale Luxury Tour Operator
Abercrombie & Kent Australia (A&K)
APT
Captain’s Choice
Golden Eagle Luxury Trains
Luxury Gold, The Travel Corporation
Medium / Large Scale Luxury Travel Agency – Leisure
Travel Associates
Travelcall
New Hotel or Resort Design
Artyzen Singapore
Gran Meliá Nha Trang, Vietnam
InterContinental Auckland
Janu Tokyo
Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort, United States
Mākoha PurePod, New Zealand
Pan Pacific Orchard, Singapore
Son Bunyola Hotel, Spain
Soneva Secret, Maldives
Southern Ocean Lodge, Australia
The Dolli, Greece
W Sydney
Regenerative Tourism Experience
Gunstock’s Planter’s Experience, Hawai’i, United States
Impact Destinations, New Zealand
Watervale One Night Regeneration Package, Australia
Sustainable, Luxury Resort
Chiva-Som, Thailand
Crystalbrook Byron, Australia
Grand Pacific Hotel, Fiji
InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa
Kokomo Private Island, Fiji
Melia Chiang Mai, Thailand
Melia Purosani Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Park Hyatt Auckland, New Zealand
Pretty Beach House, Australia
Soneva Fushi, Maldives
The Datai Langkawi, Malaysia
The Landing Residences, New Zealand
Wellness Retreat or Resort
Chiva-Som, Thailand
Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat, Australia
Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary, Thailand
Meliá Ho Tram Beach Resort, Vietnam
Meliá Vinpearl Phu Quoc, Vietnam
NIHI Sumba, Indonesia
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort, Indonesia
Soneva Soul, Maldives
Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som, Qatar
Cast your vote for your favourite contenders and stand a chance to win from our luxurious prize pool.