Aston Martin shares surge after striking US$232 million electric deal

Shares of Aston Martin were up nearly 12% Monday morning, after the luxury carmaker reached a $232 million deal to enter the electric car market with the help of Lucid Group. Key Facts California-based carmaker Lucid Group will get a 3.7% stake in Aston Martin—worth about $US232 million—in exchange for providing the company with the […]

Ticket chaos as Taylor Swift fans crash Australian pre-sale site

Taylor Swift fans hoping to nab a ticket to her highly-anticipated Eras Tour have crashed the local site – before the tickets went live. Topline Swift fans trying to access the American Express pre-sale, which was available to AMEX cardholders, were met with ‘SITE HELP’ instead of the gateway to the popstar’s long-awaited return to […]

Ultra-luxury cruise operator Silversea receives Galapagos tick for sustainability

The cruise company has become the first operator to gain certification in environmental management in the Galapagos Islands, re-affirming its commitment to sustainable cruising. Approved by the Ecuadorian Ministry of Environment, Silversea’s new credentials recognise that it will divert all waste from landfill disposable in the Galapagos, a UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site. First, it will […]

The airline is going to weigh passengers before boarding the plane

More than 10,000 travellers will kick off their summer vacations by jumping on the scales. Through July 2, Air New Zealand is conducting a survey to measure the average weight of passengers and their baggage on international flights out of Auckland International Airport. The airline describes the weigh-in an “essential” initiative, noting that the country’s […]

Qantas heads back to New York with luxury collaborations

Qantas is partnering with Australian fashion designer, Rebecca Vallance, to provide business-class passengers with limited-edition designer PJs and amenity bags. After a long, three-year absence, Qantas Airways will again offer its popular Sydney to New York flights on June 14 – but this time with a hint of luxury. The airline has partnered with luxury […]

VIP buyers snap up Boeing’s first ultra-long-range business jets

The aeroplane manufacturer revealed it has received four orders from undisclosed VIP buyers, including two Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) 787-8s, one 737-7 and an option to purchase a 777-9. Boeing, which unveiled the 2023 orders at the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition in Switzerland earlier this week, has sold more than 260 jets since […]

Basalt redefines the ultimate weekend getaway

There’s a new player in the Australian luxury scene that may redefine your perception of the perfect weekend getaway. Meet Basalt Luxury Accommodation: three distinct studios that take you 1100m above sea level and right into the heart of a working cherry orchard, just 10km outside the bustling hub of Orange, New South Wales. Basalt […]

Candela and Polestar team up to unveil new $682,000 ‘flying’ speedboat

Premium electric car maker Polestar and electric hydrofoil boat maker Candela have just revealed the next phase of their partnership – the Candela C-8 Polestar edition. Designed to combine Polestar’s Scandinavian take on luxury EV design with Candela’s energy- efficient electric hydrofoiling boat technology, the new Candela C-8 Polestar edition unites the two Swedish companies’ […]

The ultimate Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, but if you haven’t got your present sorted for Mum, Forbes Australia has you covered. Aesop limited release Mimamori: $125 Luxury skincare brand Aesop has put together a limited-release gift kit, Mimamori, which is available in the lead up to Mother’s Day. Containing a trio of formulations, Mimamori offers […]