Is this the next ‘White Lotus’? Inside three French hotels at the centre of rumours

With the European country thought to be the setting for the hit HBO show’s next instalment, we speculate on the most spectacular resort backdrop. Three seasons in, The White Lotus viewers have come to expect two things: an unidentified dead body in the opening scene and a new luxury resort setting. While the HBO show’s fictional White […]

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 […]

Why Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes is the new face of Hublot luxury watches

Hublot CEO Julien Tornare was so excited about having Patrick Mahomes as an ambassador for his luxury watch company that he insisted on showing off the personalised autograph jersey that the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback gave him. It sits in a glass case in Tornare’s office. “I’m super, super proud and happy to have him […]

Inside Cartier Women’s Pavilion: Design, culture and the push for parity at Osaka Expo

Approaching its final month at Osaka Expo 2025, the Women’s Pavilion, in collaboration with Cartier, has become a platform for leaders, artists and activists to confront barriers and share solutions. Forbes Australia’s Shivaune Field unpacks everything you need to know. The Japanese ideograph ‘Wa’ is loosely translated as ‘harmony,’ and has origins as far back […]

Remembering Giorgio Armani (1934-2025)

Giorgio Armani, 91, died at his home after 65 years revolutionising fashion and working to make a better world. His life was full of triumphs and tragedies, and his vision will be greatly missed. Giorgio Armani was always an innovator. The Armani Privé Spring/Summer collection in 2007 was the first haute couture collection to be […]

Margot Robbie plays Catherine Earnshaw and Jacob Elordi plays Heathcliff

Why is the new ‘Wuthering Heights’ movie stirring controversy?

An upcoming movie adaptation of the classic novel “Wuthering Heights” is stirring controversy online months before its release, as some fans of the book have lamented Jacob Elordi’s casting as a character who some scholars say is not white, as well as the erotic marketing some have criticised as overly sexual. Key Takeaways Chief Critics […]

The legendary Italian designer built a luxury empire that stretched from his fashion lines to interior design, restaurants and hotels.

Billionaire fashion icon Giorgio Armani dies at 91

Giorgio Armani, the iconic fashion designer who had redefined luxury fashion since the late 1970s, died on September 4 at age 91. The reason for his death was not disclosed in a company press statement, but Armani had missed the Milan and Paris fashion weeks in June and July due to unspecified health issues and […]

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Forbes Travel Guide’s most anticipated hotel openings

From Lake Como to Los Cabos, these 11 new properties offer every amenity under the sun—from a floating pool to a private ski lodge. Whether you’re seeking a contemporary escape on the shores of Italy’s Lake Como, a ski retreat in Montana’s Big Sky Country or a luxe eco-sanctuary in Tokyo, a lineup of new […]

Qantas brings back double points and status credits for frequent flyers

If Gold or Platinum frequent flyer status has been sitting just out of reach, the scandal-hit airline is dangling a shortcut. For the next week, Qantas members can book flights and choose double Status Credits or double Points on eligible bookings. The promotion comes as the carrier tries to steady its reputation after a turbulent […]

25 perfect gift ideas this Father’s Day

From premium whiskies and refined fragrances to statement timepieces and everything inbetween, we’ve picked out selection of timeless classics tailored to suit every kind of dad. Four Pillars Bloody Pinot Noir Gin: $84 Crafted in the Yarra Valley and steeped in Rare Dry Gin, Four Pillars’ Bloody Pinot Noir Gin elegantly blends wine-making finesse with […]