
Tahiti Tourisme unites with other international tourism boards in promoting tourism products at Luxperience 2026 in Sydney, welcoming over 200 luxury travel exhibitors from six continents. Scheduled for 17–20 November, the event brings together tourism organisations, hospitality brands and travel buyers to strengthen partnerships and showcase premium travel experiences.
Luxperience 2026 highlights the growing importance of international collaboration in luxury tourism, with Tahiti Tourisme joining global destination representatives to promote distinctive travel experiences. The Sydney event offers opportunities to expand tourism partnerships, strengthen destination visibility and connect international suppliers with influential travel buyers across the Australasian luxury travel market.
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Luxperience 2026 in Sydney will welcome over 200 luxury travel exhibitors from six continents, with Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Japan, Greece and New Zealand leading global tourism participation. Scheduled for 17–20 November, the Australian event will connect international tourism boards, hospitality brands, cruise operators and specialist travel buyers through meetings.
Sydney prepares for major international luxury tourism gathering
Sydney is preparing to host Luxperience 2026 from 17 to 20 November at The Cutaway, Barangaroo Reserve, bringing together international tourism organisations, luxury accommodation providers, cruise companies and specialist travel advisors.
Organised by Curated Travel Marketing, the four-day business-to-business event will feature more than 200 participating partners, with approximately 70 per cent joining for the first time, according to the organiser.
The event will connect suppliers representing six continents with buyers primarily serving Australia, New Zealand and the wider Pacific travel market.
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Unlike conventional consumer travel exhibitions, Luxperience operates through curated business appointments, professional networking and industry discussions. Its format is designed to help travel advisors identify specialist suppliers capable of delivering personalised, high-value holidays.
The organiser has outlined a programme involving approximately 250 buyers, although final attendance figures will only be established after the event.
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National tourism boards and destination promotion organisations
These are especially relevant for reporting on international tourism promotion, destination marketing and tourism-board participation.
| Country / destination | Tourism organisation | Official directory status |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | Wonderful Indonesia | Listed |
| Sri Lanka | Tourism Sri Lanka | Listed |
| Japan | Japan National Tourism Organization | Listed |
| Tokyo, Japan | Tourism Tokyo | Listed |
| Fiji | Tourism Fiji | Listed |
| French Polynesia | Tahiti Tourisme | Listed |
| New Caledonia | New Caledonia Tourism | Listed |
| Peru | Promperu | Listed |
| Spain | Spain Tourism Board | Listed |
| Monaco | Visit Monaco | Listed |
| Rwanda | Visit Rwanda | Listed |
| Zambia | Zambia Tourism Agency | Listed |
| United States / Utah | Visit Park City | Listed |
| United States / Hawaii | Hawai‘i Tourism Oceania | Listed |
| France / Saint-Tropez | Saint Tropez Tourisme | Listed |
| France / Chamonix | Chamonix-Mont Blanc Destination | Listed |
Sri Lanka strengthens its luxury tourism representation
Sri Lanka is among the most prominent destinations participating in Luxperience 2026, with a substantial collection of hospitality companies, tourism specialists and destination representatives.
Tourism Sri Lanka and SriLankan Airlines appear alongside Uga Resorts, Jetwing Luxury Reserves, Heritance Hotels & Resorts, Sri Lanka In Style, Walkers Tour, W15 Collection and several boutique accommodation providers.
Their participation creates opportunities to promote Sri Lanka’s cultural heritage, wildlife experiences, wellness retreats, luxury resorts and tailor-made itineraries.
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The country’s representation is particularly relevant for Australian travel advisors seeking premium Indian Ocean holidays combining accommodation, cultural activities and experiential tourism.
Indonesia and Japan highlight Asia’s luxury travel offering
Indonesia will participate through Wonderful Indonesia and several luxury hospitality operators, including Aman Resorts, COMO Shambhala Estate, COMO Uma Ubud, COMO Uma Canggu and The Mulia Hotel & Villas.
The Indonesian contingent highlights Bali’s established luxury hospitality market alongside opportunities to promote distinctive experiences in other destinations, including Labuan Bajo.
Japan will be represented by the Japan National Tourism Organization, Tourism Tokyo, A Touch of Japan, Ayabex and Waldorf Astoria Osaka.
These organisations will provide opportunities for travel buyers to explore Japanese cultural experiences, premium accommodation, specialist touring and personalised itineraries.
Thailand, India, Bhutan, the Maldives, Vietnam and Cambodia also feature through tourism operators and accommodation businesses listed in the official directory. Luxperience
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Greece and European destinations expand their presence
Greece is making a notable entry into Luxperience through GreeceLuxe, Siva Travel, Grecotel Hotels & Resorts and other specialist operators.
Their participation will introduce buyers to Mediterranean island holidays, luxury resorts, cultural touring and bespoke travel arrangements.
Other European destinations represented include France, Italy, Spain, Monaco and the United Kingdom.
The directory also features operators covering Scandinavia, the Baltic countries and parts of the Caucasus, demonstrating the event’s geographical reach beyond established Western European tourism markets.
New Zealand and Pacific destinations target premium travellers
New Zealand will have an expanded presence, with participants including Eichardt’s Private Hotel, Flockhill Lodge, Luxury Villas of New Zealand, Fiordland Discovery, Heliworks Queenstown and Over The Top.
Their products cover boutique accommodation, private aviation, wilderness experiences and exclusive touring.
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Pacific destinations are also represented through Tourism Fiji, Tahiti Tourisme and New Caledonia Tourism, alongside regional resorts and travel specialists.
Australian exhibitors include Crown Sydney, InterContinental Sydney, InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef, Makepeace Island and Australian Luxury Escapes.
Together, these suppliers will showcase the region’s luxury accommodation, island escapes and nature-based travel experiences.
African and American destinations join international exhibitors
African participation includes Visit Rwanda, Zambia Tourism Agency, Great Plains Conservation, Londolozi Game Reserve and specialist safari companies.
Their offerings encompass wildlife tourism, conservation-focused accommodation, private safaris and premium nature experiences.
From the Americas, Promperu, Visit Park City, Hawai‘i Tourism Oceania and several Latin American destination management companies appear in the partner directory.
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These exhibitors will introduce opportunities covering cultural tourism, adventure travel, premium accommodation and personalised destination experiences.
Global cruise companies strengthen the exhibition
Luxury cruising will be another significant component of Luxperience 2026.
Participating brands include Silversea, Viking, Oceania Cruises, Explora Journeys, PONANT Explorations Group, Aurora Expeditions, Swan Hellenic, Windstar Cruise Line and Uniworld Boutique River Cruises.
Their presence reflects the event’s broad product offering, ranging from luxury ocean voyages to expedition cruising and specialist river itineraries.
For travel advisors, meetings with cruise operators provide opportunities to examine itineraries, accommodation categories, destination programmes and specialist travel products.
Confirmed exhibitors and participating companies by destination
The tables below identify named organisations from the official partner directory. They represent a substantial selection of exhibitors, with particular emphasis on destination tourism and luxury travel.
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Asia
| Country | Exhibitors / participating organisations |
|---|---|
| India | Ananda in the Himalayas; Secrets of India; Earthen Experiences (multi-country) |
| Sri Lanka | Tourism Sri Lanka; SriLankan Airlines; Uga Resorts; Jetwing Luxury Reserves; Heritance Hotels & Resorts; Abercrombie & Kent Sri Lanka; Sri Lanka In Style; Sri Lanka Tailor Made; Walkers Tour; W15 Collection; Wild Beach Resorts; Mosvold Boutique Hotels; Cuurate; Transco Travels; Travel Design by CDC; Authenticities; Tour Blue Holidays; The Fabulous Getaway; Minor Hotels Sri Lanka; Anantara Kalutara Resort; Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort; Heritance Ayurveda; Rosewood Manor |
| Indonesia | Wonderful Indonesia; Aman Resorts; COMO Uma Canggu; COMO Uma Ubud; COMO Shambhala Estate; Cap Karoso; Casa Tuya Ubud; The Mulia Hotel & Villas; Royal Avila Boutique Resort; Top Indonesia Holidays; TA’AKTANA Labuan Bajo |
| Japan | Japan National Tourism Organization; Tourism Tokyo; A Touch of Japan; Ayabex; Kinoko Club Concierge; Waldorf Astoria Osaka |
| Thailand | Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort; Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas; Banyan Tree Phuket; Centara Reserve; Chiva-Som Hua Hin Resort; Dusit Thani; Le Méridien Phuket Beach Resort; Mason Pattaya; Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach; Cape Hotel Collection |
| Maldives | Heritance Aarah; Lux* South Ari Atoll; Niyama Private Island; Heritance Hotels & Resorts |
| Bhutan | Blue Poppy Tours and Treks; Earthen Experiences |
Business appointments and destination experiences shape the programme
The programme will include pre-scheduled business meetings, networking functions and industry discussions.
A new forum, The Inner Circle, will provide a platform for examining developments affecting luxury travel.
The Indulge & Inspire series will also return, offering professional discussions alongside the commercial appointment programme.
Pre-event and post-event familiarisation trips will allow selected travel professionals to experience destinations and accommodation products directly.
The organiser has published programmes covering destinations including Japan, Indonesia, Fiji, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and Mauritius.
Luxperience 2026 highlights the growing importance of international collaboration in luxury tourism, with Tahiti Tourisme joining global destination representatives to promote distinctive travel experiences. The Sydney event offers opportunities to expand tourism partnerships, strengthen destination visibility and connect international suppliers with influential travel buyers across the Australasian luxury travel market.





