In its first year on the MICE scene, Luxperience - the sold out three day exhibition - starting with a traditional ribbon cutting and ended with new found friendships and business contacts.
e-Travel Blackboard was on hand at the Overseas Passenger Terminal in Sydney, snapping pics of the showcase and sharing all the latest news from the three day event.
Check out the links below for all the latest updates and find out what’s new in the luxury and experiential sector.
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Inspiring, meaningful launch for Luxperience Cheers filled the room as a pair of scissors sliced through the purple ribbon, commemorating the launch of the inaugural Luxperience in Sydney last night.
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Luxperience dining in Sydney
Following a dose of inspiration and new meaning, buyers met up with Luxperience sellers for some fine dining and burning entertainment at the Italian Village Waterfront Precinct in Sydney.
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Luxury tourism has evolved: Luxperience The definition of luxury has taken on new meaning in the travel industry, according to Luxperience chief executive Rosemarie Sama, who said the sector had evolved to include more than just luxury.
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Hotel Review: Sofitel Sydney Wentworth Although located in the heart of Sydney, the soul of the property is locked in its friendly service, modern decor and open environment.
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Luxperience – Day 1
The inaugural Luxperience showcase official kicked off in Sydney yesterday, with up to 300 buyers from across the globe mingling and connecting with more than 100 international sellers.
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Orana takes Luxperience around Sydney’s Harbour Taking the party to the sea, Orana Events sailed Luxperience buyers and sellers around Sydney’s Harbour on board its Blue Room vessel last night.
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A Luxperience night in Sydney
Buyers and sellers at the inaugural Luxperience brought the first day of showcasing to a close with some wine and canapés at the BLUE Sydney - A Taj Hotel in Sydney.
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QF, EK to boost Seychelles visitors The new Qantas and Emirates partnership last week could see an increase in tourism between Australia and the Seychelles, according to Desroches Island director of sales and marketing Demeiter Vaubell.
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Wolgan Valley gains artistic inspiration Aiming to further engage with its guests, Wolgan Valley has announced the upcoming launch of new art classes at its property.
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Luxperience – Day 2
The luxury and experimental travel showcase continued into its second day yesterday, with buyers and sellers creating new and investing contacts.
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Orana Events takes MICE to the sea People are looking for a “unique way” of celebrating events and hosting conferences, according to Orana Events director Simone Liu, who said the company’s water-based venue product is now focused on building its appeal to the MICE industry.
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Laucala Island to become a Leading Hotel Laucala Island is set to become a full member of the Leading Hotels of the World, with the property’s membership expected to be finalised within the month.
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Haka and a cocktail at Luxperience Buyers and sellers gathered at the Tourism New Zealand Luxperience booth last night, closing the second day of meetings with a traditional Maori performance and some New Zealand wine.
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Luxperience – Day 3
The inaugural Luxperience closed on a high yesterday, with more than 300 buyers and 100 exhibitors saying farewell following three days of conversing, connecting and sharing.
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Dubai targets Luxperience market Showcasing the various tourism experiences in Dubai is still top of the list for the region’s tourism bureau in Australia, according to the Group’s director Julie King.
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Luxperience plans 2013 return
Closing the inaugural showcase yesterday, Luxperience chief executive Rosemarie Sama told attendees the showcase will return next year, with Sydney named the host-city in 2013.
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