Latest edition - June 2026
Winter has arrived in Australia. As the cool air flows through our city streets, and snow peppers our mountain tops our northern destinations are still enjoying warm days and cool nights. It is a reminder that Australia truly is a year round destination for incentive and corporate groups.
In this edition of Australia Next, I am thrilled to share our industry-wide promise to focus on sustainable tourism in Ask an Expert. I unpack Green is Our Gold, defined to inspire the protection of Australia’s natural wonders, vibrant cultures, and local communities.
We spotlight new accommodation and venues, and offer a special feature on rooftop bars with city views. An international planner shares program highlights and impressions that showcase why Australia is the ideal destination for incentive groups.
Discover experiences across the country that offer premium access to Australian Art, hyper-seasonal fine dining and activities supporting sustainable tourism. Meet a local expert who shares their insider knowledge in Where to go in Sydney.
You will find inspiration that creates unforgettable moments through uniquely Australian experiences for your next program.
Want more inspiration? Get in touch with our team today.
Dreaming of... Blue Mountains
A 90-minute drive from Sydney or 40-minutes by helicopter, the Blue Mountains offer spectacular landscapes and experiences for an incentive program. Witness the rise of evaporating essential oil from the eucalyptus trees that creates the blue hue that gives this World Heritage-listed region its name. Take in the stellar views over the Three Sisters, a sacred First Nations’ site, and the 400 metre (quarter-mile) deep Jamison Valley. Thrill at the heights and depths of the area's escarpments on a cable car ride at Scenic World, or on world’s steepest passenger railway as it plunges and climbs. Located in the charming village of Leura, stay at the 224-room Fairmont Resort and Spa from the MGallery by Sofitel or smaller groups can experience the conservation sanctuary of the 40-suite Emirates Wolgan Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Resort.
Australia delivers an experience that feels both authentic and immersive, where the journey flows naturally between place, culture, and connection. The destination itself becomes the experience in a way that's both memorable and meaningful.
