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 […]
The aeroplane manufacturer revealed it has received four orders from undisclosed VIP buyers, including two Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) 787-8s, one 737-7 and an option to purchase a 777-9. Boeing, which unveiled the 2023 orders at the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition in Switzerland earlier this week, has sold more than 260 jets since […]
The luxury carmaker posted operating profits of 216 million euro ($353 million) fir the first quarter, up 27% on the same period in 2022. The results reflected Bentley Motors’ best-ever first quarter, and second best-ever quarter in history. The company’s overall revenue rose to 882 million euro ($1.44 trillion), up 9% on the previous quarter […]
Rolex Oceania’s re-designed headquarters in Australia encompasses a first-of-its-kind watchmaking training facility as the luxury watchmaker poises for growth in the region. Luxury Swiss watchmaker, Rolex, has announced the inauguration of its new Oceania headquarters following an extensive redevelopment of the historic 6-story Centenary Hall building on Exhibition Street, Melbourne. The extensive refurbishment of the […]
One helicopter, 10,000 nautical miles, 21 countries, 100 flying hours and 41 days. That sums up the journey of Australian tech entrepreneur and former Australian Airforce pilot, JP Thorbjornsen, in the very first Airbus ACH130 Aston Martin Edition helicopter. Thorbjornsen – a former Australian Airforce pilot – is the first owner of the bespoke new […]
The long-awaited opening of the Ritz-Carlton Melbourne has promised to “redefine luxury” in the city, and it doesn’t disappoint. The new luxury hotel may even take the crown as best Melbourne hotel, but only time will tell. The hotel’s designers and planners have been working on the “The Ritz” project for over a decade, and […]
UK consultancy Skytrax, which ranks airports and airlines, has revealed the world’s best airports for 2023, with Singapore Changi taking out top spot. Singapore’s Changi Airport has taken the top spot in Skytrax’s 2023 100 World’s Best Airports rankings, winning it from Hamad International Airport in Doha, which held the title in 2021 and 2022. […]
Singapore Airlines has taken out the top spot for Best Overall Cellar, as well as four other top gongs at Business Traveller’s Cellars in the Sky Awards. When you’re somewhere 40,000 feet above ground – even in Business Class – sometimes all you need is a glass of wine to ease the plane-xiety. But not […]
Registrations are open for Life at Sea Cruises’ three-year world cruise, pitching itself as the “first reasonably priced” cruise of its kind. Wanting to take remote work to the next level? A new cruise offering from Miray Cruises, Life at Sea, might be for you. Registrations have opened for Miray’s Life at Sea, a 3-year […]
Want to fly like the Kardashians but can’t quite justify the multi-million-dollar private jet price tag? Qantas’ latest first and business class cabins on its A350s might bring that level of super luxe travel a step closer to many travellers. Available to passengers travelling non-stop from Australia to New York and London from late 2023, […]