A Night of Stars Event

Scenic Group will Honour Its Valued Travel Partners at the 2026 Night of Stars Event on 21 February 2026

19 February 2026: Scenic Group will recognise and award the outstanding achievements of its travel partners, advisors, and consultants, at the prestigious Night of Stars event, held at the W Hotel Sydney on Saturday 21 February 2026. The evening also signifies the start of the campaign to celebrate Scenic Group, being proudly Australian founded in 1986 and 40 Years of Innovation.

The black-tie event will be attended by more than 250 travel industry leaders and partners, to celebrate the outstanding CY2025 luxury sales performance for FIT, groups and charter sales, across the Australian and New Zealand markets. Scenic Group greatly appreciates the efforts and support of all its valued trade partners, who continue to contribute to the Group’s growth across its portfolio of luxury yacht cruises, river cruises, and land journeys.

Anthony Laver, Scenic Group, General Manager Sales & Marketing APAC, said: “As a proudly Australian founded business, we celebrate 40 years of innovation in 2026. The Scenic Group Night of Stars Awards evening provides the opportunity to thank and recognise the outstanding accomplishments of our esteemed Australian & New Zealand trade partners, for their support and growth that has been integral to our journey.

“On behalf of the Chairman and Founder, Glen Moroney, the Scenic and Emerald Cruises & Tours Management, staff, crew, tour directors and the team globally, we wish all the nominees the best, and greatly appreciate their ongoing valued support.”

The Scenic and Emerald Cruises & Tours portfolio of luxury voyages and land journeys will continue to significantly expand during 2026 through to 2028, with the launch of Emerald, Kaia, Emerald Astra, Emerald Lumi, Scenic Ikon and beyond

Scenic Group continues its unwavering commitment to innovation, authenticity, and attention to detail, which is evident in every aspect of its fleet. The company is a unique operator, as it owns and manages the full scope of its luxury cruises, from the innovative ship designs, product development, building and fitout, hiring and training all staff, content production, operations, sales, and marketing. This enables guests to travel seamlessly across the diverse oceans, rivers, and land journeys.

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The event will be hosted by key Scenic Group spokespeople, including:

- Anthony Laver - Scenic Group, General Manager Sales & Marketing APAC

- Katherine O’Neill - Director, Scenic Group Global Marketing & Branded Content

- Emma Davie - Director, Trade Sales & Commercial Partnerships ANZ

- Robert Kalemba - Director, Sales & Agent Programs

- Angus Crichton - Director, Sales & Marketing Emerald Cruises ANZ & Land Product Scenic Group

The evening will be MC’ed by prominent Australian television presenter, producer and travel/wildlife expert, David Whitehill.