The top luxury travel destinations for Australians in 2026

Luxury travel habits among wealthy Australians are shifting fast. The destinations topping their wish lists in 2026 look different from just a few years ago, with new favourites climbing the rankings and old staples slipping. Virtuoso’s 2026 Luxe Report has found Japan has overtaken Italy as the top destination for Australian and New Zealand travellers. […]

Ferrari has named Michele Comelli as new Australasia president. Image: Supplied

Exclusive: Ferrari taps new boss in Australasia

The Prancing Horse has shuffled its top ranks locally, installing veteran exec Michele Comelli as Australasia’s new president, while Jan Hendrik Voss ships out to take on Ferrari’s crucial China market. Comelli – a Ferrari lifer since 2004 – has held senior roles in Europe, the US and at Maranello, including in marketing and product […]

Atlassian CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes announcing the new deal with DX.

Atlassian’s AI spending spree continues with $1.5 billion DX deal

Atlassian has made its second billion-dollar AI acquisition in less than a month, announcing a US$1 billion (AU$1.54bn) deal to acquire DX, a Salt Lake City-based startup that helps engineering teams measure the real-world impact of AI on productivity. The acquisition, expected to close in Q2 FY26, is being paid for with a mix of cash and restricted stock.

Airbnb has revealed Australia’s best stays and hosts for 2025

Travel in Australia has shifted inland. Families are heading for Kangaroo Valley farmhouses instead of crowded beaches; couples are choosing Wolgan Valley cabins that trade wifi for night skies. Even Hobart’s backstreets, with their brick-and-timber conversions, are pulling more weight. Here are the properties that topped Airbnb’s awards list. The 2025 Host Awards arrive as […]