As global travel continues to rebound, luxury travel specialist Southern Crossings has reported a marked rise in demand for travel to Australia and New Zealand from ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) travellers, particularly from the US and the UK, who are driving a shift away from ostentatious luxury toward deeply personalised, exclusive experiences.

While mainstream cruise products may not be a great fit for an affluent clientele with limited time at their disposal, Australia-based DMC Southern Crossings is seizing the opportunity offered by more intimate, boutique cruise experiences that showcase the country’s rugged beauty and remote regions.

Southern Crossings recently hosted an exclusive event bringing together representatives from across the Australian tourism industry.

Southern Crossings showcases ‘New Perspectives on Ancient Lands’ with some of Western Australia’s best travel experiences ahead of the WTTC Global Summit

Southern Crossings, the specialists in bespoke luxury travel to this beautiful part of the world, has been named ‘Best Large Inbound Tour Operator’ 2024.

Virtuoso commemorated 20 years of operating in Australia and New Zealand with an elegant luncheon on Sydney Harbour on Friday [2 February 2024].

Travel + Leisure has named its 2023 ‘A-List’ of what it deems as the “Top Travel Advisors” from around the globe.

Southern Crossings has curated two customisable Sydney World Pride itineraries, with special access and exclusive inclusions, that invite visitors to join the celebrations in style.

Southern Crossings, specialists in bespoke luxury travel in Australia and New Zealand, became the first antipodean to claim the title of ‘Best On-Site’ at the annual Virtuoso Travel awards ceremony in Las Vegas last week.

Tailor-made luxury travel specialist Southern Crossings has unveiled a new collection of Culinary Journeys in celebration of Australia’s rich gastronomic experiences and the specialist’s love for all things food-focussed.

In 2019 when Virtuoso introduced the new Ultraluxe community, it was inbound travel specialist Southern Crossings that was invited to be the first on-site representative for the community in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.

Virtuoso luxury travel network has revealed its list of the who’s who in Ultraluxe Travel experiences, comprised of over 50 operators around the globe, including Antarctica.