World’s most powerful passports for 2023 revealed

The 2023 Henley Passport Index has unveiled this year’s most powerful passports and there’s been a big shakeup at the top of the list. Forbes Australia Issue 7 is out now. Tap here to secure your copy. The competition for top spot is heating up with a whopping 34 countries featuring in the top 10, headlined […]

Illuminate Adelaide: Breathing new life and light into SA’s winter festivities

If its recent string of tourism wins hadn’t already put South Australia on your to-do list, ‘Illuminate Adelaide’, the city’s stellar winter arts festival, might just be the final drawcard you’ve been looking for. Effectively turning the city into an open-air art gallery, Illuminate has transformed Adelaide’s admittedly nocturnal winter landscape into a kaleidoscope of […]

The private island off Australia’s coast that you can have all to yourself

Pelorus Private Island is the newest addition to Northern Escape Collection’s range of boutique and sustainable experiences in Queensland. Amongst the pristine waters and natural wildlife of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is Northern Escape Collection’s newest secluded hideaway – Pelorus Private Island. “Pelorus Private Island is a rare offering on the Great Barrier Reef, where […]

Europe travel chaos expected as air traffic controllers vote to strike

It’s expected that almost one third of all flights will be disrupted across Europe this summer after air traffic controllers announced they would strike. The controllers are based at EuroControl, the European air traffic management body that regulates EU airspace for both military and commercial flights. The news comes at a time when the travel […]

The definitive 10-step guide to the ultimate Royal Ascot experience

Royal Ascot has just concluded, and the biggest week in the flat racing calendar did not disappoint. Forbes Australia caught up with all of the pomp and pageantry that one might expect of the oldest horse racing event in Europe to bring you the definitive 10-step guide to the greatest show on turf.   1. Know […]

Ultra-luxury cruise operator Silversea receives Galapagos tick for sustainability

The cruise company has become the first operator to gain certification in environmental management in the Galapagos Islands, re-affirming its commitment to sustainable cruising. Approved by the Ecuadorian Ministry of Environment, Silversea’s new credentials recognise that it will divert all waste from landfill disposable in the Galapagos, a UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site. First, it will […]

Two iconic brands team up to launch the ultimate whisky experience

There’s nothing quite like a good brand collaboration to create a buzz amongst consumers – so when an ultra-luxury Australian resort teams up with an iconic Scottish distillery to offer an unprecedented whisky experience, what’s not to love?  From May 2023 until May 2026, Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley and The Macallan are offering whisky connoisseurs […]

Qantas heads back to New York with luxury collaborations

Qantas is partnering with Australian fashion designer, Rebecca Vallance, to provide business-class passengers with limited-edition designer PJs and amenity bags. After a long, three-year absence, Qantas Airways will again offer its popular Sydney to New York flights on June 14 – but this time with a hint of luxury. The airline has partnered with luxury […]