Entries now open for the 2025 luxury travel gold list awards

The Luxury Travel Gold List Awards returns in 2025 to celebrate the very best in high-end travel experiences across Australia, New Zealand, the South Pacific and beyond. Recognising excellence across a diverse range of sectors – including luxury hotels and resorts, ocean and expedition cruises, bespoke tour operators, travel agencies, and wellness retreats. The Gold List Awards honour those setting new standards in design, service and guest experiences.

From hidden boutique lodges and sustainable escapes to renowned global brands, the Gold List shines a spotlight on the people and places redefining modern luxury travel.

This year’s program features 19 categories, including returning favourites such as Luxury Hotel or Resort – ANZ & South Pacific, Luxury Tour Operator, Wellness Retreat or Resort, and Luxury Travel Advisor (Individual) – Australia. New and emerging talent is also recognised through categories like Emerging Brand to Watch and New Hotel or Resort Design.

The Gold List Awards is judged by a panel of travel and hospitality experts and the shortlist is then put to the Luxury Travel readers to have their say. Entries are now open and are welcome from brands, operators, and individuals across the luxury travel sector who are proud to share their story and achievements with a discerning audience.

Whether you’re a well-established name, or an up-and-coming star in the industry, this is your chance to be acknowledged among the best in the business.

The 2025 Luxury Travel Gold List Awards categories are:

• Boutique Hotel, Resort, or Lodge (1 – 50 rooms)
• Emerging Brand to Watch
• Gourmet Luxury Tourism Experience – ANZ
• Indigenous Experience
• Luxury Expedition Cruise Brand
• Luxury Family Experience
• Luxury Hotel (51+ rooms)
• Luxury Hotel Brand
• Luxury Hotel or Resort – ANZ & South Pacific
• Luxury Hotel Restaurant or Bar
• Luxury Ocean Cruise Brand
• Luxury River Cruise Brand
• Luxury Tour Operator
• Luxury Travel Advisor (individual) – Australia
• Luxury Travel Agency
• New Hotel or Resort Design
• Sustainable Luxury Resort
• Wellness Retreat or Resort
• Editor’s Choice

Entries are open until 23:59 AEST on the26th June 2025. For more information on categories and criteria or to start your submission, visit https://www.luxurytravelmag.com.au/the-gold-list.