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In a week of sweeping award wins, we’re thrilled to report that an outstanding eight properties from across the Baillie Lodges and Tierra Hotels collections have claimed the highly sought after MICHELIN Keys, presented in a global awards ceremony in Paris this week. The event marks a historic milestone, as the MICHELIN Keys program has expanded around the world for the first time, with leading accommodations in our home territories Australia, New Zealand and South America now included. View The MICHELIN Guide here: https://lnkd.in/gTbsUbkg The MICHELIN Keys are the hotel equivalent of the well-known MICHELIN Stars for restaurants. They are awarded to exceptional high-end hotels and luxury lodges, assessed by dedicated MICHELIN hotel inspectors and deemed to offer guests an outstanding stay. There are three levels of MICHELIN Key awards as follows: 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗞𝗲𝘆: A very special stay - A true gem with personality. 𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝗞𝗲𝘆𝘀: An exceptional stay - A hotel that's unique in every way, where a memorable experience is guaranteed. 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗞𝗲𝘆𝘀: An extraordinary stay - One of the world's most remarkable and extraordinary stays; a destination for the trip of a lifetime. In Australia, Baillie Lodges properties Longitude 131° at Uluru-Kata Tjuta, Capella Lodge on Lord Howe Island, Silky Oaks Lodge in the Daintree Rainforest and Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island have each been awarded 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗠𝗜𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗡 𝗞𝗲𝘆𝘀 in the 2025 awards. Across the Tasman Sea in New Zealand, Huka Lodge has also received 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗠𝗜𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗡 𝗞𝗲𝘆𝘀, while in Canada, Vancouver Island’s Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge has retained its prestigious 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗠𝗜𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗡 𝗞𝗲𝘆𝘀 status in 2025 following its debut in the Keys program in 2024. In South America, both Tierra Hotels properties have been awarded MICHELIN Keys for the first time, with Tierra Patagonia claiming 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗠𝗜𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗡 𝗞𝗲𝘆𝘀 and Tierra Atacama scooping 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗠𝗜𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗡 𝗞𝗲𝘆. Baillie Lodges and Tierra Hotels Chief Executive Officer Michael Crawford said the recognition in the world-renowned 2025 MICHELIN Keys was an outstanding result and a tribute to the teams, as well as the exceptional offerings at each location. “We’re delighted to have been included in the MICHELIN Keys Awards as the esteemed review program extends to the diverse and extraordinary regions in which we are proud to welcome guests to stay,” Mr Crawford said. “We’ll look forward to welcoming more travellers from around the world, especially those who value the endorsement of the globally-recognised MICHELIN guides for restaurants and now for the world’s most remarkable hotels where design and hospitality combine in an extraordinary guest experience,” he said. Congratulations all!

Congratulations to our amazing team at Baillie Lodges and Tierra Hotels for a record amount of recognition received in the Condé Nast Traveller Reader's Choice Awards. While our lodges alone are stunning, it's certainly our talented staff that makes each stay so magical and memorable. Cheers to you!

Here at Baillie Lodges we are proud and delighted to announce a record set of awards for both our collection of luxury lodges and for our sister brand Tierra Hotels in the just-released Conde Nast Travel Readers’ Choice Awards 2025. Together we have taken a sweep of reader-voted honours in both the United States (US) and United Kingdom (UK) Readers’ Choice lists. This year's awards across the two titles mark a celebratory milestone, with the highest number of Baillie Lodges and Tierra Hotels recognised to date. The UK’s Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards has this year seen Baillie Lodges Silky Oaks Lodge in Queensland’s Daintree Rainforest, claim first place in the Best Hotels in Australasia category with a score of 99.67. Meanwhile, the group’s flagship Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island has claimed first place in the World’s Best Resorts in Australasia and the South Pacific with a score of 99.17 and the recently renovated, century-young Huka Lodge in New Zealand’s Taupō has secured second place. In Chile, sister properties Tierra Patagonia and Tierra Atacama have taken second and 14th places respectively in the award’s Central and South America category. Across the globe, a staggering 757,109 keen travellers cast their votes in the US-based Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, where Vancouver Island’s luxury outpost Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge has ranked 25th position overall in the Best Resorts in the World and secured second place in the Best Resorts in Canada category. The Barossa Valley’s luxury lodge The Louise has come in first place in the Best Hotels list for Australia and New Zealand. Across the region, the awards’ Best Resorts in Australia & Pacific list includes Southern Ocean Lodge in 10th place, Huka Lodge in 19th place and Capella Lodge on Lord Howe Island in 20th position. Meanwhile both Tierra Patagonia and Tierra Atacama have been named in the list of Best Resorts in South America, coming in at sixth and 14th places respectively. We extend our sincere thanks to our loyal community of guests which has been instrumental in this outstanding set of results, and to our dedicated teams at each property who together make each guest’s stay a magic and memorable one. Congratulations all!

Here at Baillie Lodges we are delighted to announce that our flagship property Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island has been recognised with the americanexpress Travel One To Watch Award for 2025. Presented ahead of The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025 official awards ceremony on 30 October, this prestigious accolade celebrates a rising-star hotel with the potential to break into the top 50 ranking in future editions of The World’s 50 Best Hotels list. Our CEO Michael Crawford says: “I’m beyond thrilled that Southern Ocean Lodge has been honoured with the American Express Travel One To Watch Award. This recognition is a testament not only to its breathtaking location on Kangaroo Island, but also to the extraordinary team who brought this vision back to life after the devastating bushfires. From world-class design to heartfelt hospitality, Southern Ocean Lodge embodies resilience, creativity and the spirit of place. I couldn’t be prouder of everyone involved in creating a lodge that now stands among the world’s very best - proof that from ashes can rise something truly remarkable.” Emma Sleight, Head of Content at The World’s 50 Best Hotels, says: “Southern Ocean Lodge is a truly special property, with an inspiring and heartfelt story, so we are thrilled to recognise it with the American Express Travel One To Watch Award 2025. Following Australia’s recent devastating wildfires, the lodge found strength in a time of adversity and rebuilt a much-loved place that had touched many guests over the years. By working closely with many of the same suppliers, the thoughtful restoration not only celebrates the original footprint, but also looks to the future, incorporating smart yet sustainable design elements and drawing on the creativity of emerging local talent. The love for the local environment and its community shines through in the whole experience and we are delighted that Southern Ocean Lodge has been recognised with this award.” Audrey Hendley, President of American Express Travel, comments: “At American Express Travel we’re always watching for what is new and exciting. Southern Ocean Lodge, one of the newest additions to our Fine Hotels + Resorts® program, fits that bill and we’re thrilled to recognise the property with the One To Watch Award. It offers guests a truly unique experience rooted in the local culture and environment of Kangaroo Island with an eco-friendly design, wildlife excursions, unique amenities and elevated dining offerings.” The World’s 50 Best Hotels ceremony will take place in London, UK, on Thursday 30 October at Old Billingsgate, where Southern Ocean Lodge will be formally awarded as winner of the American Express Travel One To Watch Award 2025, the only award in proceedings selected by 50 Best. 📹 The World’s 50 Best Hotels #SouthernOceanLodge #BaillieLodges #Worlds50Best #50BestHotels

Long regarded as one of the world’s most inspirational luxury lodges, New Zealand’s Huka Lodge is seeking a Restaurant Manager to join our team. At Huka Lodge, dining is at the heart of the experience. From a traditional country breakfast to pre-dinner drinks and evenings enjoying superb cuisine in the restaurant, every meal is a moment to connect. Our Restaurant Manager plays a pivotal role in guiding this journey, thoughtfully pairing exceptional wines with each guest’s dining experience to elevate every moment. For more information and to apply visit: https://lnkd.in/gU4yR3-9

Baillie Lodges is on the hunt for a Talent Acquisition Officer passionate about people to join our Sydney team. Every day will bring something new: writing engaging job ads, chatting to passionate hospitality professionals, representing Baillie Lodges at career fairs, and helping international team members relocate. You’ll be the face of our brand in the candidate market – a true ambassador of our values and culture. Apply now or share with someone who’d be perfect for the role: https://lnkd.in/grcGNuiB

We have an exciting opportunity at Longitude 131° for an Experiences Guide to assist in coordinating and hosting exceptional activities for guests from around the world. The essential element of this role is working with the team to deliver the ultimate stay for our guests. For more information and to apply visit: https://lnkd.in/ge9yVAcF

We're excited to announce that Southern Ocean Lodge has been named on The Edge List: Beach Adventures by Forbes Travel Guide. This prestigious accolade recognises properties that provide access to remote, awe inspiring destinations while delivering uncompromising service and comfort. Learn more at: ForbesTravelGuide.com #SouthernOceanLodge #BaillieLodges #TheEdgeList #ForbesTravelGuide

Baillie Lodges is thrilled to have both Longitude 131° in Australia’s Red Centre and Tierra Patagonia overlooking Chile’s Torres del Paine nominated for the inaugural The MICHELIN Guide Local Gateway Award. The MICHELIN Guide inspectors have nominated five exceptional stays from around the world for the inaugural Local Gateway Award: a celebration of the artistry it takes to weave landscape and culture into a traveller’s day-to-day experience. These are among the most unique hotels in the world, set in some of its most extraordinary places. On October 8, one of these nominated hotels will receive the very first Local Gateway Award, as part of the highly sought-after 2025 MICHELIN Keys awards.  #MICHELINHotel #BaillieLodges #TierraPatagonia #Longitude131 https://lnkd.in/ghbgh2e2

We were thrilled to see Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge featured in The New York Times as one of six dream honeymoon destinations from around the world chosen specially for soon-to-weds Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Chosen for its remote location on Vancouver Island’s vast shore, its commitment to sustainability (an essential for Taylor), and its population of sea and river otters (of which Travis is a huge fan), Clayoquot is an off-grid sanctuary where luxurious Canadian safari tents places guests on the doorstep of grand and pristine wilderness where a chance encounter with picture book wildlife is always on the cards. Picture horseback rides through ancient rainforest, kayaking alongside otters and sea lions, spotting black bears foraging along the coast, and nights spent fireside under a glittering canopy of stars. It’s the perfect stage for a love story - set to the soundtrack of salt air and the rust on your door - whether you’re pop royalty, an NFL star, or seeking an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime escape. And just like Clayoquot, every Baillie Lodges property is designed to connect guests with the landscapes, cultures and stories that make every stay unforgettable. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gm2VdtsS 📷: Jeremy Koreski