Luxury travel suppliers and tourism boards gathered with advisors in Brisbane last night (Wednesday 4 March) for the Travel Weekly Luxury Roadshow 2026, an evening designed to showcase high-end travel products and strengthen trade connections.
Held at the Emporium Hotel South Bank and hosted by Travel Weekly deputy editor Sofia Geraghty, the event featured a series of supplier presentations followed by structured speed networking sessions, giving agents the opportunity to learn about premium travel experiences and connect directly with key industry partners. Attendees were also treated to a sit-down dinner during the evening.
The evening opened with a presentation from Christine Oliver of AmaWaterways, who highlighted the continued growth of river cruising and the brand’s luxury itineraries across Europe and beyond.
Next to take the stage was Linda Seiersen from Aurora Expeditions, who shared insights into the expedition cruise operator’s voyages to destinations including Antarctica and the Arctic.
Agents then heard from Shane Voss, trade partnerships manager at Inside Travel, followed by Ashleigh Bailey from Silversea, who discussed the cruise line’s ultra-luxury offering and global itineraries.
The presentations continued with Angelo Triandos, founder and managing owner of GreeceLuxe, who spoke about bespoke luxury travel experiences across Greece.
Raz Gilchrist then joined Aniva Nickel from Samoa Tourism to showcase the destination’s appeal for Australian travellers, highlighting its blend of culture, nature and high-end accommodation.
The final presentation of the evening came from Karen Prideaux, senior manager of trade marketing at the Hong Kong Tourism Board, who shared updates on the destination and its luxury travel experiences.
Following the presentations, agents remained seated while suppliers rotated through a series of speed networking sessions, allowing advisors to ask questions and explore opportunities with each brand.
The evening concluded with a number of prize giveaways for attending advisors.
