Two of Australia’s largest luxury yacht companies are merging

Superyacht giant Ahoy Club has taken a significant stake in luxury yacht specialist Ray White Marine. The merger was overseen by luxury yacht company Ahoy Club’s CEO, Ellie Malouf, and their managing director, waste management tycoon Ian Malouf. “Combining the strengths of both companies opens new opportunities for collaboration and innovation in this space. We’ve […]

Your ultimate mid-year luxury gift guide

From drinks, to luxury accessories to the perfect getaway: Forbes Australia has compiled the ultra-luxe gift guide for those looking to spoil others – or themselves – this winter. Aesop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum: $110 Fortify your skin this winter with the Aesop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum. This daily-use serum is ideal for […]

Ticket chaos as Taylor Swift fans crash Australian pre-sale site

Taylor Swift fans hoping to nab a ticket to her highly-anticipated Eras Tour have crashed the local site – before the tickets went live. Topline Swift fans trying to access the American Express pre-sale, which was available to AMEX cardholders, were met with ‘SITE HELP’ instead of the gateway to the popstar’s long-awaited return to […]

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 […]

The airline is going to weigh passengers before boarding the plane

More than 10,000 travellers will kick off their summer vacations by jumping on the scales. Through July 2, Air New Zealand is conducting a survey to measure the average weight of passengers and their baggage on international flights out of Auckland International Airport. The airline describes the weigh-in an “essential” initiative, noting that the country’s […]

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 […]

VIP buyers snap up Boeing’s first ultra-long-range business jets

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 […]