HALCYON HOUSE RECOGNISED WITH CONDÉ NAST TRAVELLER’S 2024 READERS’ CHOICE AWARD NO.3 in THE WORLD’S BEST HOTELS, AUSTRALIASIA

Guest room at Halcyon House with bed and balcony pictured

SYDNEY October. 1, 2024 – Condé Nast Traveller today announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards with Halcyon House recognised as the No.3 Best Hotels in the World, Australasia.

More than 125,000 Condé Nast Traveller readers across the United Kingdom submitted responses rating their travel experiences across the globe to offer a comprehensive look at the places they eagerly anticipate revisiting. The Readers' Choice Awards, with their unparalleled legacy as the travel industry's longest running and most prestigious accolades, remain the ultimate symbol and acknowledgment of excellence within the travel sector. The full list of winners can be found here.

Halcyon House’s General Manager, Laura Proctor said, “we are honoured to be acknowledged once again in this prestigious publication. To be ranked the No.3 hotel in Australasia is wonderful and that it’s voted by readers makes it even more special. It takes a dedicated team to deliver outstanding guest experiences, who go above and beyond to welcome our guests back time and time again. This accolade is a testament to their professionalism.”

Halcyon House, one of Australia’s most unique beachside hotels, is a former surfer motel turned luxury boutique hotel, situated at one of the country’s best surf breaks and in one of its most idyllic beachfront towns – Cabarita Beach, Northern New South Wales.  Paper Daisy, Halcyon House’s hatted poolside restaurant, is renowned for confident coastal cooking that showcases the very best of the region’s unique produce and bourgeoning culinary reputation.

The 22- room multi award-winning boutique hotel is located just 15 minutes south of the Gold Coast Airport and 30 minutes north from Byron and is owned by Brisbane-based sisters Siobhan and Elisha Bickle.

The 2024 Readers' Choice Awards are published on Condé Nast Traveller's website at cntraveller.com/inspiration/readers-choice-awards and celebrated in the November issue.

WANDERLUST UNION EXPANDS ITS LUXURY TRAVEL PORTFOLIO SECURING PR & COMMUNICATIONS ACCOUNT FOR THE PENINSULA HOTEL

Rolls Royce at the porte cochere of The Peninsula Hong Kong

Wanderlust Union has been appointed as the communications partner for The Peninsula in Australia.  The remit will include strategy, communications, PR, media relations, partnerships, and talent and influencer integration for the brand.

The Peninsula joins Wanderlust Union’s expanding travel portfolio including The House at Lizard Island, The Thinking Traveller, Halcyon House, The Surf Yamba and The Oaks Ranch to name a few.

Speaking of the appointment Carson Glover, Vice President Brand Marketing and Communications said "Consolidating our communications and public relations initiatives in Australia was an important, strategic step to secure and build brand awareness in this important market. Revered for their deep understanding of travel and luxury hospitality, and enviable media relationships, along with local expertise and experience, made Wanderlust Union an ideal partner for The Peninsula."

Wanderlust Union founder and director, Sophie Baker said “We are delighted to add The Peninsula to our expanding client roster. The group, known for their luxurious international portfolio of hotels, from Beverly Hills to Tokyo, offers impeccable and intuitive service and immersive guest experiences.”

“With a continued increase in Australians recommencing international travel, and the exciting launch of two new Peninsula properties in Istanbul and London in 2023, we feel confident the brand will continue to resonate in this market. In addition, with Hong Kong being a familiar hub for long-haul flights, heritage properties such as the legendary Peninsula Hong Kong, also offer a unique experience for business and leisure travellers. We feel honoured to be able to share The Peninsula’s stories and are looking forward to driving meaningful and measurable results for the brand.”

The Peninsula is the world’s leading luxury hotel brand, owned and operated by The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (HSH) which was incorporated in1866. HSH has a proud heritage as Asia’s oldest hotel company still in operation. The flagship Peninsula hotel opened its doors in Hong Kong in 1928. Today The Peninsula Hotels portfolio comprises of 11 hotels in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Tokyo, New York, Chicago, Beverly Hills, Paris, Istanbul, Bangkok and Manila. The Peninsula London is currently under development.

PATRÓN Tequila pays it forward to craftspeople with a $25,000 grant

PATRÓN Tequila wants to give back to grassroots and community craftspeople by recognising creators and innovators in the design, fashion and hospitality industries with PATRÓN 60 Hands – Pay It Forward, a $25,000 grant to help them continue their craft. Giving back to the local community underpins PATRÓN, and through PATRÓN 60 Hands – Pay It Forward the premium spirit brand wants to ‘pay it forward’ to the Australian creative community. Understanding that mentorship is an important element of the creative arena, six judges who are dominant in their own fields of craft will also be on hand to judge the grant applications.

Introducing BOMBAY BRAMBLE®, a bold new gin bursting with the 100% natural flavour of freshly harvested blackberries and raspberries

Heralding a new era in flavoured gin, BOMBAY SAPPHIRE, the world’s leading premium gin brand, announces the launch of BOMBAY BRAMBLE, a new creative expression of gin bursting with the natural flavours of blackberries and raspberries. Inspired by the classic Bramble cocktail, but with a modern twist, this lively addition to the brand’s growing range of gins offers a tantalising taste experience and eye-catching colour created with a 100% natural rich fruit infusion.

BOMBAY SAPPHIRE ‘Stir Creativity’ with local artists in virtual ‘Sip & Learn’ sessions

BOMBAY SAPPHIRE is synonymous with creativity, and in order to inspire creativity at home, is thrilled to be collaborating with local Australian artists during virtual ‘Sip & Learn’ sessions. Working with Melbourne-based collage artist, Maximillian Malone, and Sydney-based visual artist, Ngaio Parr, the free Sip & Learn sessions, held over two Thursdays in August, are designed to help virtual attendees find their inner creative and invites them to sip their favourite Bombay Sapphire cocktail as they learn these new skills.

Award winning boutique hotel Halcyon House set to re-open from July

Known as one of Australia’s most coveted and loved beachside hotels, Halcyon House have announced they will be re-opening from 2 July 2020, following its closure due to COVID-19 restrictions. In anticipation of welcoming guests again, the 21-room multi-award-winning boutique hotel has undergone a deep clean and stringent new health and safety protocols have been implemented to ensure a safe stay for all guests.

Studio Messa explore the impacts of COVID-19 on the creative industry with their unfiltered series ‘Candid’

The impact of COVID-19 on the creative industry has been exponential, with the closure of concerts, events and physical spaces forcing professionals to rapidly adapt to the ‘new normal’. In the wake of the pandemic, Sydney- and London-based creative studio Studio Messa have launched ‘Candid’, a raw and unfiltered video series which explores the ramifications of COVID-19, and how those in the arts and entertainment field are adjusting to the transformed landscape.

Studio Messa connect American Express with their audience through content creation

Studio Messa connect American Express with their audience through content creation

Wanderlust Union client Studio Messa have cemented their relationship with American Express, adding content creation to their remit for the brand. Over the past month, Studio Messa has unveiled tantalising content for the American Express Delicious Month Out 2020, along with a content series capturing the ultimate card member experience for American Express x David Jones. This follows on from successful experiential campaigns with American Express at Vogue Fashion’s Night Out, Vivid Sydney and the National Gallery of Victoria Gala.

HIGH FASHION FOR HIRE Fashion Alta Moda provides a new way to access the inaccessible

HIGH FASHION FOR HIRE Fashion Alta Moda provides a new way to access the inaccessible

Australia’s first luxury fashion hire company is now offering curated designer collections for hire, delivered straight to your door. Fashion Alta Moda (F.A.M.) wants to give access for everyone to be able to enjoy international high fashion labels such as Chanel, Celine, Dior, Valentino, Delpozo, Prada, amongst others, which are either hard to find or simply unavailable in Australia - to hire and look fabulous at a fraction of the cost.

Halcyon House launches beach towel in collaboration with Frette

Halcyon House launches beach towel in collaboration with Frette

To kick off the new decade, celebrated beachside hotel Halcyon House has begun 2020 by introducing Halcyon Atelier, a carefully curated selection of high-end designer fashion, accessories and homewares. Taking it a step further, Halcyon House have collaborated with luxury textile brand, Frette, to create their very own Halcyon House x Frette limited-edition beach towel.

Bombay Sapphire's Gin & Tonic heart popsicles will have you swooning this Valentine’s Day at their NGV Friday Nights Gin Garden

Bombay Sapphire's Gin & Tonic heart popsicles will have you swooning this Valentine’s Day at their NGV Friday Nights Gin Garden

If you fancy art, the 1980s and gin almost as much as your loved one, then Bombay Sapphire’s Gin Garden at the National Gallery of Victoria’s Friday Nights has your Valentine’s Day date night sorted this February. In celebration of the month of love, Bombay Sapphire has created a Gin & Tonic heart-shaped popsicle, which they will be giving away for FREE at their Gin Garden at NGV’s Friday Nights on the 14th February.

Grey Goose's Riviera pop-up at Bondi's iconic The Bucket List

Grey Goose's Riviera pop-up at Bondi's iconic The Bucket List

There’s no better way to welcome summer than with a refreshing cocktail in hand, and with Grey Goose’s Riviera pop-up at Bondi’s iconic hotspot, The Bucket List, the ultimate summer destination has been created. Wanderlust Union recently hosted a launch evening, where guests were invited to enjoy summer and beach vibes at the Grey Goose Riviera pop-up at Bondi’s hottest location. With sea views, DJ’s and cocktails, the Grey Goose pop-up at The Bucket List is the only place to be to celebrate summer.

Behold the Fountain of Goose: Live Like Summer Never Ends with French vodka, Grey Goose

Behold the Fountain of Goose: Live Like Summer Never Ends with French vodka, Grey Goose

Whilst sitting at your desk or going about the hustle and bustle of your day, have you ever dreamed of stopping for a moment to sip a refreshing cocktail as you lounge by the water’s edge of a beautiful fountain basking in the warm summer sunshine? Even better yet, finding yourself doing so somewhere in Europe like the French Riviera. It might seem like the sort of thing that dreams are made of but French premium vodka, Grey Goose, have turned your fantasy into a reality with their tres chic, inner-city escape, the “Fountain of Goose”. Discover it popping up from October through to December in three unexpected urban locations for just five days each, turning ordinary, everyday moments into a celebration that’s worth taking a moment to enjoy.

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