Heavens Portfolio, Asia’s leader in luxury travel representation, is excited to announce its expansion into Australia and New Zealand with the opening of its 18th office in Melbourne. This strategic move responds to the significant growth in Australian luxury outbound travel, as travellers from Australia and New Zealand increasingly seek unique, high-end travel experiences. With many direct flight connections to major global cities, travel convenience has improved for Australians, and luxury hotels worldwide are eager to further tap into the Australian and New Zealand market.
Leading Heavens Portfolio Australia is industry expert Chrissie Lincoln, who will manage the team in representing a global portfolio of luxury Hotels and Resorts. “With my two decades of global sales experience at Swire Hotels and Aman, this is an exceptional opportunity to collaborate closely with our partners and clients to enhance awareness and drive sales in the ever growing Australian and New Zealand market,” said Chrissie Lincoln, Managing Director of Heavens Portfolio Australia/New Zealand.
Although Chrissie will officially step down from her role at Swire Hotels at the end of 2024, she will continue to represent the group in her new role with Heavens Portfolio. Dean Winter, Managing Director of Swire Hotels, remarked, “We are honoured to be among Chrissie’s first clients as she embarks on this new venture with Heavens Portfolio Australia and remains a key member of the Swire Hotels family.”
Christine Galle-Luczak, CEO of Heavens Portfolio, commented on the expansion: “Australia represents a significant milestone and a great opportunity for Heavens Portfolio. We are delighted to have Chrissie alongside us to start this chapter of our journey. Her extensive experience and passion for luxury travel make her the ideal leader for our Australian operations. Chrissie was instrumental in raising THE HOUSE COLLECTIVE name and we are confident that under her guidance, our new operations will thrive and solidify Heavens Portfolio’s status as a global leader in luxury representation as well as continue to grow Swire Hotels’ business in the region”.
