Luxperience launches 2019 Familiarisation Program showcasing the best of Australian luxury

To highlight the increasing breadth and depth of luxury travel product in Australia, Luxperience announces its 2019 familiarisation program for international buyers. Luxperience, Australia’s leading luxury travel business exchange, is gearing up for its biggest year yet.

With this year’s theme ‘Experience is Everything’, the 2019 Luxperience pre- and post-event familiarisation tours capture the true essence of Australia with immersive experiences unique to specific destinations.

The experience focused program highlights areas of Active Pursuits, Wellness Retreats, Gastronomic Experiences, Nature and Coastline and Urban Escapes. The deadline for Global Buyer applications is 31 May 2019.

Global buyers will be given the opportunity to sample food and wine unique to New South Wales, walk the Scenic Rim of Southern Queensland’s Hinterland and enjoy yoga on the beach in Byron Bay. Some of the product featuring on the itineraries include Lizard Island, Spicers Retreats, Emirates One & Only Wolgan Valley and El Questro Homestead in the Kimberley.

Michelle Papas, Luxperience Event Director said: “The modern high-end traveller demands go beyond the Sydney Harbour Bridge. They are looking for authentic Australian experiences that can’t be seen or done anywhere else in the world.

“It is only natural that we embrace this in our 2 to 5-day familiarisation tours and further educate media and global buyers on the truly diverse range of destinations and experiences Australia has to offer.”

With Australia welcoming over 9 million international visitors in 2018, up 4.5% from 2017 according to AFTA, the luxury travel product is enjoying a boom.

“Insights from our Global Buyers and overseas networks show that the interest in new experiential and niche product, especially from Australia and New Zealand, far exceeded any other preferences from their clients. This is very encouraging for our region.”

For more details about participating in Luxperience’s Familiarisation Program, please visit www.luxperience.com.au