Eliza Woodward is a celebrated creative, and a successful entrepreneur with a distinguished career in travel, hospitality, and the creative industries. Based just south of Sydney, Australia, Eliza has dedicated over 30 years to discovering and showcasing the world's most exquisite hotels, and sharing her knowledge with a discerning network of clients.
creative
As a celebrated creative, Eliza’s distinctive aesthetic has earned acclaim from both domestic and international publications for interior design. She designs residential and commercial spaces, crafts compelling brand content, and wields her magic to create unforgettable events.
Not confined to a single industry, Eliza has also designed and opened award-winning restaurants and cafés. Her passion for re-using, up cycling and talent for harmoniously blending styles and materials sets her apart in the realms of interior design and creative consulting
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A UOW marketing graduate, Eliza’s career was kick started after a ‘round world’ adventure. A decade in Flight Centre Limited meant she was fast propelled into senior Management, sourcing retail sites, expanding, training, recruiting and elite business coaching.
Starting her own Travel brands Fairflights then Travel Emporium, The Perfect Wave, Riche Travel, and collaborated with Goldman travel group to found Smartflyer Australia.
A serious perk of owning businesses in the luxury travel industry meant journeying to hundreds of the worlds finest hotels well before the age of Instagram and influencers. Eliza is a celebrated Speaker, Trainer and Writer
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During the pandemic, with travel on hold, Eliza and her husband Jackson channelled their creative energy into their South Coast home, transforming it into The Black Chapel, an accidental luxury guesthouse.
Inspired by their visits to the world's most beautiful resorts, they crafted a unique and stunning venue that is now celebrated as an exceptional destination for photoshoots, and television productions.
The Black Chapel has been featured in interior design magazines, attracting media attention both in Australia and globally. It is available for stays, shoots, and events.