More time to shine: 2025 Gold List Awards entries extended

Entries for the 2025 Luxury Travel Gold List Awards have been extended

The Luxury Travel Gold List Awards is back for 2025 – and in response to overwhelming demand, entries have now been extended to Friday 18 July 2025.

Since 2005, the Gold List Awards have set the standard for excellence in high-end travel. As the luxury travel industry continues to evolve to embrace sustainability, innovation and meaningful experiences, this year’s awards will be a celebration of the most exceptional destinations, resorts, operators and travel specialists across Australia and the world. 

With an impressive number of submissions already received, the extended deadline gives new and returning entrants the opportunity to showcase their finest offerings across a broad range of categories – from a new hotel or resort or one of a kind private journey to an exemplary cruise line or next-generation wellness retreat. 

The 2025 Luxury Travel Gold List Awards categories are:

Boutique Hotel, Resort or Lodge (1 – 60 rooms)
Emerging Brand to Watch
Gourmet Luxury Tourism Experience – ANZ
Indigenous Experience
Luxury Expedition Cruise Brand
Luxury Family Experience
Luxury Hotel (61+ 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

Our Editor’s Choice award will also be returning in 2025. This award is selected by the Luxury Travel editorial team and recognises an outstanding entry that captures the spirit of modern luxury travel. It may reflect innovation, exceptional storytelling, unique positioning or a meaningful contribution to the industry – regardless of category.

Shortlisted entries will be selected by a panel of industry experts and revealed in September 2025, with winners being announced in December 2025. 

This is your chance to be recognised among the world’s most distinguished luxury travel operators, experiences and destinations.

Entries close at 11:59pm AEST, Friday 18 July 2025. For information on each of the categories and their criteria, head to our website here.

Submit your entry now!