Despite the shock of our global sudden ‘stop’, one of the silver linings for many, has been the change of pace of work life, providing an opportunity to do the things that have been on the list forever “but I have been too busy”.Many of our trusted trade and media partners are talking about the luxury of time and headspace to learn while in lockdown!
In response to this, we have updated our assets, media and training materials to share with you.
Luxury Lodges of Australia is a trusted central source of information: from practical information on where and what the lodges are, but especially what guests will do there (some 250+ experiences); what really is Australia’s unique style of experiential luxury; and show why the lodges will seduce, inspire and nurture guests.
While there is still so much uncertainty across many parts of the world, in Australia, we are seeing the first signs that we will be able to return to work, to interact, to travel, and for the lodges, to do what they do so well, look after guests. In short, bookings are open for most lodges.
Lodge Reopening Plans
This link is a central point of reference for dates as the lodges plan to reopen to receive guests.
The process of reopening will happen over a period of time, from as early as June 2020, but for some, several months down the track, due to seasonal and air access complexity.
But bookings are up and running now
Training Deck
To watch a recorded Luxury Lodges of Australia webinar click here.
Please email us to access our training deck powerpoint presentation…and for additional training, you can participate in Tourism Australia’s online programs, including a designated Luxury Lodges of Australia module, here.
Useful Information
Links to our comprehensive accommodation summary, an explanation of what’s included at the lodges, plus information on family friendly lodges and child policies and other useful trade and media tools such as the downloadable language specific e-Brochures(available in 9 languages).
What To Do When?
The sheer scale and diversity of environment across the continent means guests are spoilt for choice in Australia at any time of the year. Our interactive ‘What To Do When’ tool highlights what guests can expect to experience at the lodges during a particular season. A guide of over 200 lodge experiences that enables to plan activity preferences, by lodge and by time of the year – summer, autumn/fall, winter or spring.
Visual Assets
Image download library and a Video library housing visual assets for all lodges. You are welcome to download videos via our vimeo channel and share where appropriate – tag Luxury Lodges of Australia and relevant lodge/s. And subscribe to our YouTube channel and Vimeo channel for all the latest footage.
Itinerary & Trip Planning
There is a selection of around 30 suggested itineraries linking the lodges based on key travel preferences and experiences as well as an extensive ‘Plan Your Trip’ guide with great ‘from the source’ tips about travelling to or between any of Australia’s luxury lodges – the aim being to minimise time in transit and maximise time experiencing our incredible destinations.
Contacts
Lodge Trade Contacts:
Please click here for a full list of lodge contacts if you would like to touch base directly with the individual lodges for further information or rates.
USA Ambassador:
For virtual training and trade queries please contact:
Libby Cooke
Luxury Lodges of Australia
libby@antipodal.net
Lodge News By Theme
Bookmark this link to our new news summary which is updated regularly.
As the lodges reopen post COVID-19, there will be many stories to tell, characters to meet and unforgettable Australian experiences to read about.
These stories reflect the deep connection with people, produce, place, knowledge, wildlife, regional communities and uniquely, genuinely Australian experiences that are key to the lodge offering.
And last but not least, as you start planning, not just dreaming about Australia, this link on Tourism Australia’s website will give you all the latest on travel alerts and information regarding the impact of COVID19 on travel in Australia.
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