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Gold List

Frequently Asked
Questions

Key Dates

Entries Open: 8 May 2025

Entries Close: 26 June 2025

Jury deliberation: July - August 2025

Shortlist announced: September 2025

Winner announced: December 2025

LTGLA Winner Celebration: February 2026

Entry Fee & Submission Process

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO ENTER?

First entry: $190 AUD incl GST
Subsequent entries: $130 AUD incl GST

CAN I ENTER MY PROJECT IN MORE THAN ONE CATEGORY?

Yes, if your project is relevant to more than one category. Each entry will attract a submission fee. See above for details on multiple entries.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO ENTER?

To enter, head to our Entry Portal here and create a new account. If you have submitted an entry into the awards in previous years, you must still create a new account. If you encounter any difficulties throughout the submission process, please email us at [email protected] for assistance.

CAN I SAVE A DRAFT OF MY ENTRY AND RETURN TO IT LATER?

Yes. You can return to and edit your entry at any point up to the entry deadline of 11:59pm on 26 June 2025, Australian Eastern Standard Time. Your entry will not be complete until final payment has been processed and your entry submitted.

WHAT’S THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION?

Entries close 11:59 PM on 26 June 2025 AEST.

Eligibility Requirements

DO I NEED TO BE BASED IN AN AUSTRALIAN COUNTRY TO BE ELIGIBLE TO ENTER?

You do not need to be based in Australia to enter the majority of categories; entries are welcomed from around the globe. However, specific categories require a presence in certain regions:

  • Gourmet Luxury Tourism Experience - Australia & New Zealand
  • Luxury Hotel or Resort - Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific
  • Luxury Travel Advisor (Individual) - Australia

WHAT TEXT DO I NEED TO SUBMIT?

The requested text descriptions vary slightly across the categories. The entry form asks for basic details such as property name, parent company (if applicable), location and photographer’s name, as well as more descriptive paragraphs. To view the entry form for each category, you can register to enter at our Entry Portal, and view the online entry form for each category with no commitment to lodge an entry.

IS THERE A TIME PERIOD IN WHICH MY PROJECT/PRODUCT MUST HAVE BEEN COMPLETED?

For most categories, there is no specific completion date required for your project or product. However, there is an exception for the category - New Hotel or Resort Design. To be eligible for this category, your hotel or resort must have opened or reopened within the timeframe of April 1st, 2024, to May 31st, 2025.

Image & File Requirements

HOW MANY IMAGES CAN I SUBMIT?

Up to 10 images can be used to support your entry.

WHAT SIZE DO THE IMAGES NEED TO BE?

Please ensure your images are of the highest quality. We suggest a minimum of 1920 x 1080 pixels (300 DPI) in landscape orientation. We will NOT accept pixelated images. You’ll be prompted to include your photographer’s name in your entry so the photography can be credited if your entry is publicised.

MUST MY IMAGES BE IN LANDSCAPE FORMAT?

No, we also accept portrait format, but if you have some landscape-format shots available, please include them.

WHAT FILE TYPE DO THE IMAGES NEED TO BE?

Please submit your images in JPG or PNG format. All other file types are not accepted. You are able to upload up to 10 photos.

I’M HAVING TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES WITH MY ENTRY. WHO CAN HELP?

Please contact [email protected] and we’ll get right on it!

WHEN WILL THE WINNERS BE ANNOUNCED?

The 2025 Luxury Travel Gold List Awards winners will be announced in December 2025 with a celebration being held for the winners in Sydney in February 2026.

Submission Support & Additional Information

WHERE CAN I READ THE FULL TERMS & CONDITIONS?

Please find them at the Terms & Conditions page and read carefully.

I’M HAVING TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES WITH MY ENTRY. WHO CAN HELP?

Please contact [email protected] and we’ll get right on it!

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