Hilton Regional Director, Development – Australasia, Tushar Raniga, says travellers are demanding holistic experiences that deliver on value, adventure and local touches.

Increasingly, we are seeing our guests wanting authentic experiences with the ability for local exploration and adventure.

Luxury travellers are seeking hotels that tell their own stories. Personalised design and décor reflecting the essence of the destination with features like original art from local artists and localised hotel experiences are just as important as the hotel’s core luxury offering.

The Tapestry Collection by Hilton features over 135 distinctive hotels across 16 countries and territories all designed with this personalised and tailored touch.

In December, The Motley Hotel Richmond became the first Tapestry Collection by Hilton hotel in Australia. The hotel perfectly encapsulates the intrinsically unique Richmond community it sits in. With its bohemian and eclectic vibe nestled amidst historic Federation Terraces it’s rich and storied past is perfectly woven into the hotel’s fabric.

Hilton also exclusively partnered with Small Luxury Hotels of the World in 2024, dramatically expanding our portfolio of luxury hotel experiences by nearly 400 boutique properties. This partnership offers our guests new ways of staying with Hilton, from rustic huts and woodland treehouses to rainforest retreats and coastal villas. 

Despite cost-of-living pressures, occupancy levels remain high and in demand both from a leisure and business perspective. However, travellers are more discerning about their travel experiences looking for value and holistic experiences.

Finally, labour is, and will likely always remain as, the single most challenging area in the hospitality industry. Finding and retaining quality team members is the backbone of delivering a calibre of service expected by luxury travellers.