Luxury Travel Collection (LTC) has announced the finalists for the 2026 Pinnacles of Luxury Awards.
The awards recognise the outstanding advisors and businesses who continue to redefine excellence across Australia’s luxury travel sector.
The Pinnacles of Luxury Awards celebrate the individuals and businesses, within LTC, setting the benchmark for exceptional client service, commercial success, industry leadership and enduring dedication to LTC’s House of Luxury.
Finalists have been recognised across five award categories, with 37 nominations spanning the LTC network, including LTC’s prestigious Galeries de Luxe awards, which spotlight those who consistently elevate the luxury travel experience for their clients.
“Our members represent some of the most accomplished luxury travel professionals in the country, making this recognition incredibly meaningful, “said Nikki Glading (left), General Manager of Luxury Travel Collection.
“Every finalist has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to luxury and industry leadership, while embracing the values that define our community.”
The awards reflect 12 months of exceptional performance across the LTC network, recognising excellence spanning luxury product expertise, business growth, client advocacy, collaboration and industry leadership.
Lisa Wright, Head of Events at Luxury Travel Collection, said the calibre of this year’s finalists reflected the continued evolution of Australia’s luxury travel industry.
“Our finalists have not only delivered exceptional commercial results, they have pushed the benchmark for client advocacy and collaboration across the network this year. We look forward to bringing our community together to celebrate these achievements.”
Finalists will gather on September 9 for an exclusive celebration at Makepeace Island, the private Noosa River sanctuary renowned as one of Australia’s most extraordinary luxury destinations, where the winners will be announced.
“This evening is about more than announcing winners. It’s an opportunity to celebrate the passion, dedication and professionalism that continues to position our community at the forefront of luxury travel. We can’t wait to bring everyone together for what promises to be an unforgettable evening,” Ms Glading added.
2026 Pinnacles of Luxury Award Finalists
LTC Business Product Award
Category 1
- Earl & Turner Travel Associates
- Luxury Cruise Escapes
- Travel Associates Turramurra
Category 2
- Flat Beds Tour + Cruise
- Travel Associates Burleigh
- Travel Associates Geelong
Category 3
- Bicton Travel
- Chirn Park Travel
Galeries de Luxe Business of the Year
Category 1
- Luxury Cruise Escapes
- Travel Associates Cronulla
- Travel Associates Turramurra
Category 2
- Flat Beds Tour + Cruise
- Tailby & James Travel Associates
- Travel Associates Burleigh
Category 3
- Bicton Travel
- Chirn Park Travel
LTC Advisor Product Award
- Alison Lord – Travel Associates Turramurra
- Damian Clark – Travel Associates Burleigh
- Isabelle Tremblay – Earl & Turner Travel Associates
- Lisa McKenzie – Luxury Cruise Escapes
- Ross Quigly – Luxury Cruise Escapes
Galeries de Luxe Advisor of the Year
- Brodie Lewis – Reserved by Travel Associates
- Genevieve Thompson – Flat Beds Tour + Cruise
- Kristy Cornish – Flat Beds Tour + Cruise
- Lisa McKenzie – Luxury Cruise Escapes
- Ross Quigly – Luxury Cruise Escapes
Pinnacle of Cruise
- Alana Sale – Flat Beds Tour + Cruise
- Damian Clark – Travel Associates Burleigh
- Genevieve Thompson – Flat Beds Tour + Cruise
- Kristy Cornish – Flat Beds Tour + Cruise
- Lisa McKenzie – Luxury Cruise Escapes
- Natalie Lenarcic – Flat Beds Tour + Cruise
- Rachel Styring – Luxury Cruise Escapes
- Ross Quigly – Luxury Cruise Escapes
- Sarah O’Brien – Flat Beds Tour + Cruise
- Sharon Griffin – Flat Beds Tour + Cruise
- Tracey Irving – Tailby & James Travel Associates
