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7-10 October 2025
ICC Sydney

Thought Leaders Forum

The inaugural Thought Leaders Forum is where the future of luxury travel unfolds before your eyes.

As we gather industry leaders, innovators, and visionaries, we aim to explore the transformative trends reshaping the world of elite travel. This year’s program kicks off the event, with insightful presentations and dynamic panel discussions that will illuminate the path forward for luxury travel providers and advisors alike.

Program

Tuesday 19 November, Sofitel Darling Harbour

13:30-14:15

Arrival, Registration and Welcome to Country

14:15-14:50

Opening Keynote

We begin our journey with a keynote presentation that will set the stage by discussing the latest travel trends and forecasts. Gain valuable insights into the factors driving change in the luxury travel industry and understand how to navigate the evolving landscape to stay ahead of the curve.

14:50-15:40

Redefining Luxury: Sustainability and the Next Generation of Elite Travellers

As we stand on the brink of a monumental wealth transfer, the landscape of luxury travel is set to transform dramatically. The emerging generation of affluent travellers is not only wealthier but also more climate and community conscientious, seeking profound and meaningful sustainability practices in their travel experiences. This panel discussion will delve into how savvy luxury travel providers can innovate and adapt to meet these evolving expectations, ensuring that sustainability becomes the cornerstone of luxury travel.

15:40-16:25

Travel Extremes: The Next Frontier of Luxury Adventures

In a world where the boundaries of luxury travel are continuously expanding, we find ourselves at a crossroads between the ultimate adventure and the allure of simplicity. As high-net-worth individuals seek more meaningful, adventurous, and unique experiences, luxury travel is being redefined at both ends of the spectrum. While technology advances drive some look to the stars and space as the next frontier of luxury travel, the pandemic has also given ‘Slow Travel’ greater momentum and a return to simpler luxuries and lifestyles. Join our panel as they delve into how the pandemic has influenced these travel extremes and how the luxury travel industry is adapting to meet these evolving desires.

16:25-17:00

Closing Comments and Networking

Host: Quentin Long

Quentin Long is the co-founder of Australian Traveller Media, Australia’s largest independent travel media company. Quentin is a sought-after travel media commentator and Australia’s most trusted source for travel news and insights, with weekly national radio segments, and regular appearances on Channel 9’s Today and A Current Affair programs.

Please note that the program is subject to change, and is exclusive to Luxperience 2024 attendees only.

Should you have any questions about the Thought Leaders Forum, please reach out to our marketing team at marketing@luxperience.com.au

Understanding the New Codes of Luxury

Thanks to our Content Partner, The Future Laboratory, all Thought Leaders Forum and Luxperience attendees will receive a complimentary copy of the Luxury States: New Codes of Luxury 2024-2025 Report. Valued at over $850 AUD (£450), this report an essential tool for understanding the future of luxury.

The Five Luxury States define people’s emotional and psychological journeys through the luxury sector, giving rise to a new set of Codes defining the future language of luxury. These Five Luxury States are part of The Future Laboratory’s proprietary strategic framework examining people’s emotional and psychological journeys through the luxury sector. From these Luxury States emerges a new set of Luxury Codes, designed to help your business become fluent in the future language of luxury.

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