The moment has arrived to unveil the esteemed finalists for the 2024 Luxury Travel Gold List Awards, showcasing an exceptional lineup recognised by our distinguished panel of judges. Since its inception in 2005, the Luxury Travel Gold List Awards have been a hallmark of excellence in the travel industry, celebrating those who not only embody luxury but also champion ethical responsibility. This annual event highlights the elite of luxury travel, honouring those who push the envelope in design, authenticity, and sustainability.
Our categories span a broad spectrum of the travel industry, from the finest hotels and resorts to exceptional cruise lines, tour operators, and unique travel experiences. These categories reflect the core values of our editorial content and recognise the innovators who are setting new standards in the industry.
The rigorous selection process began with our diverse panel of judges, each bringing extensive expertise and a keen eye for excellence. They meticulously evaluated a vast array of submissions, narrowing down the field to the outstanding finalists we celebrate today. While this shortlist features some of the most remarkable entities in the luxury travel sphere, only one winner will emerge in each category – and that decision now lies in the hands of our readers.
Reader Voting is currently open and votes have been flooding in! We eagerly anticipate the grand unveiling of the Luxury Travel Gold List Awards Winners on December 4, 2024.
We extend our thanks to our prize partners, Tampah Hill and Heritance Aarah, for their generous contributions, adding an extra touch of prestige to this year’s awards.
With great excitement, we present to you the 2024 Luxury Travel Gold List Awards shortlist. Congratulations to all the category finalists!
Boutique Hotel, Resort, or Lodge (1 – 25 rooms)
- Flockhill Lodge, New Zealand
- Kalinya Estate, Australia
- La Esperanza Granada, Spain
- Lodge at The Hills, New Zealand
- Okoro Villa, New Zealand
- Rosewood Cape Kidnappers, New Zealand
- Rosewood Matakauri, New Zealand
- Royal Davui Island Resort, Fiji
- Sanctuary Olonana by Sanctuary Retreats, Africa
- Sequoia Lodge, Australia
- Tokoeka & Hananui PurePods, New Zealand
- Uga Chena Huts, Sri Lanka
Boutique Hotel, Resort, or Lodge (26 – 50 rooms)
- Hôtel Belles Rives, France
- Kokomo Private Island, Fiji
- Osborn House, Australia
- Tokoriki Island Resort, Fiji
Boutique Luxury Tour Operator
- Blue Derby Pods Ride
- Crooked Compass
- Exotic Destinations
- MyBhutan
- Ormina Tours
- The Tailor
- Up Norway
Boutique Luxury Travel Agency – Leisure
- FBI Travel
- Mosman Travel
- Noosa Cruise and Travel
- Oasis Travel
- Spencer Travel Leisure
- Touch of Spice
- Travel Project
- Wentworth Travel
Emerging Brand to Watch
- Capella Cruise
- Crystal
- Family Twist
- Getawayz NSW
- Hotel X
- Impact Destinations
- Kalinya Estate
- The Hotel Britomart
Gourmet Luxury Tourism Experience – Australia & New Zealand
- Sugarloaf, Flockhill Lodge, New Zealand
- Gariwerd Luxury Escape Package at the Royal Mail Hotel, Australia
- Lake House & Dairy Flat Farm Daylesford, Australia
- Fire Feast, Australia
- Picnic on a Peak, New Zealand
Indigenous Experience
- Fireside Chat, Canada
- Grizzly Bears of the Wild – A First Nations Wildlife Journey into the Great Bear Rainforest, Canada
- Inua Jamii: Uplifting the Community, Kenya
- Manta Ray Night Snorkel, Hawaiʻi
- The Layap Hat Project, Bhutan
- Wintjiri Wiru, Australia
Luxury Expedition Cruise Brand
- Aurora Expeditions
- Fiordland Discovery
- PONANT
- Quark Expeditions
- Silversea
- Viking
Luxury Family Experience
- Capella Cruise, Vietnam
- Club Med
- Hands Up Holidays, New Zealand
- In the Footsteps of Emily, France
- In the Footsteps of the Impressionists, France
- Kokomo Private Island, Fiji
- Meeting Santa in Lapland, 50 Degrees North, Finland
- Meliá Ho Tram Beach Resort, Vietnam
- Meliá Koh Samui, Thailand
- Milford Highlights with Alpine Kitchen & Dirty Nugget Saloon, New Zealand
- Modern Authentic Vietnamese Island Luxury, Vietnam
- Zulal Discovery, Chiva-Som, Qatar
Luxury Hotel (51+ rooms)
- Aman New York
- Coquillade Provence, France
- Fable Auckland MGallery, New Zealand
- InterContinental Singapore
- Meliá Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Park Hyatt Auckland
- Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour
- The Hotel Britomart, New Zealand
- The Langham, Gold Coast
- The Phoenicia Malta
- The Porter House Hotel – MGallery Sydney
- The Tasman, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart
Luxury Hotel Brand
- Aman
- Anantara Hotels & Resorts
- Club Med
- Gran Meliá Hotels & Resorts
- InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
- Meliá, Myanmar
- Rosewood Hotels & Resorts
Luxury Hotel or Resort – Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific
- Capella Sydney
- Kokomo Private Island, Fiji
- Lodge at The Hills, New Zealand
- Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat, New Zealand
- Nanuku Resort Fiji
- Park Hyatt Auckland
- QT Sydney
- Rosewood Kauri Cliffs, New Zealand
- The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne
- The Tasman, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart
- Tokoriki Island Resort, Fiji
- Turtle Island Fiji
Luxury Hotel Restaurant or Bar
- Atria, The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne
- Brasserie 1930, Capella Sydney
- Curious, W Melbourne
- Evolve Spirits Bar, MACq 01 Hotel (Federal Group)
- Hearth Restaurant and Lounge, The Ritz-Carlton, Perth
- Lake House Restaurant, Australia
- Mary Mary, Marriott International, Australia
- McRae Bar, Capella Sydney
- Navo Specialty Dining, InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa, Fiji
- Oku, Salon de Boeuf – Omakase Atelier, Regent Hotels and Resorts, Vietnam
- Spice Trader, The Porter House Hotel MGallery, Australia
- Warabi, W Melbourne
Luxury Ocean Cruise Brand (301-750 Guests)
- Crystal
- Regent Seven Seas Cruises
- Silversea
- Viking
Luxury Ocean Cruise Brand (Over 750 Guests)
- Cunard
- Explora Journeys
- Oceania Cruises
Luxury Ocean Cruise Brand (Under 300 Guests)
- Capella Cruise
- Celestia Phinisi Yacht
- PONANT – Le Commandant Charcot
- SeaDream Yacht Club
- Windstar Cruises
Luxury River Cruise Brand
- APT
- Avalon Waterways
- Capella Cruise
- Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
- Viking
Luxury Travel Advisor (Individual), Australia
- Ann-Catherine Jones, The Little Travel Boutique and Offloaded Podcast Studios
- Ash Chin, SmartFlyer Australia
- Drew Kluska, The Tailor
- Ginine Schulberg, FBI Travel
- Natalie Cherry, Noosa Cruise & Travel
- Phil Smethurst, Bicton Travel
- Robyn Sinfield, Penguin Tasmania Australia
- Rose Febo, TravelManager
Medium / Large Scale Luxury Tour Operator
- Abercrombie & Kent Australia (A&K)
- APT
- Captain’s Choice
- Golden Eagle Luxury Trains
- Luxury Gold
Medium / Large Scale Luxury Travel Agency – Leisure
- Travel Associates
- Travelcall
New Hotel or Resort Design
- Artyzen Singapore
- Gran Meliá Nha Trang, Vietnam
- InterContinental Auckland
- Janu Tokyo
- Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort, United States
- Mākoha PurePod, New Zealand
- Pan Pacific Orchard, Singapore
- Son Bunyola Hotel, Spain
- Soneva Secret, Maldives
- Southern Ocean Lodge, Australia
- The Dolli, Greece
- W Sydney
Regenerative Tourism Experience
- Gunstock’s Planter’s Experience, Hawai’i, United States
- Impact Destinations, New Zealand
- Watervale One Night Regeneration Package, Australia
Sustainable Luxury Resort
- Chiva-Som, Thailand
- Crystalbrook Byron, Australia
- Grand Pacific Hotel, Fiji
- InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa
- Kokomo Private Island, Fiji
- Meliá Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Melia Purosani Yogyakarta, Indonesia
- Park Hyatt Auckland, New Zealand
- Pretty Beach House, Australia
- Soneva Fushi, Maldives
- The Datai Langkawi, Malaysia
- The Landing Residences, New Zealand
Wellness Retreat or Resort
- Chiva-Som, Thailand
- Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat, Australia
- Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary, Thailand
- Meliá Ho Tram Beach Resort, Vietnam
- Meliá Vinpearl Phu Quoc, Vietnam
- NIHI Sumba, Indonesia
- REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort, Indonesia
- Soneva Soul, Maldives
- Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som, Qatar
