Three months after its soft opening, Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa, in the iconic Greater Blue Mountains, has been recognised as one of the world’s best luxury resorts.

The Emirates Hotels & Resorts property has been included as a member of the exclusive Leading Hotels of the World portfolio. Only five Australian properties hold this membership status to date, with Wolgan Valley the second only in New South Wales. Just 450 of the finest hotels, resorts and spas around the world are included.

With sister property Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa in Dubai already a member, Emirates Hotels & Resorts now has both its properties included in the prestigious luxury hospitality portfolio.

Tony Williams, Senior Vice President, Resorts & Projects, Emirates Hotels & Resorts, said: “We believe that the opening of our Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa is significantly boosting the luxury travel sector in Australia, and we are delighted that Leading Hotels of the World has recognised our contribution.”

Philip Ho, Vice President, Asia Pacific of The Leading Hotels of the World said: “For Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa to be accepted as a new member demonstrates the resort’s true commitment to quality, consistency and personalised service.”

Heralding a new era of luxury travel in Australia, Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa has taken up a leadership role in hospitality as well as conservation. The resort protects its surrounding habitats and indigenous wildlife species, while delivering the first-class standards, quality services and unique experiences expected from luxury resorts.

Emirates flies daily from Malta to Dubai with a stopover in Larnaca, Cyprus. The Malta route gives a convenient connection to outgoing and incoming passengers from Australia. For flight details and information on bookings and fares, one can log on www.emirates.com.mt