Link Travel Group has announced a significant expansion of its membership base, confirming seven new members have also aligned with the joint venture agency group effective 1 July 2024.

Virtuoso has appointed Brigid McDonnell as General Manager, Middle East & Africa to spearhead efforts of the network’s further expansion within the region. This is the first time that the luxury travel network has appointed a designated GM for the region.

Signature Travel Network has acquired travel charity, Pack for a Purpose – a non-profit that assists travellers by providing community-curated information regarding local projects so travellers can bring impactful supplies to the communities they visit.

Virtuoso hosted its annual Symposium in Dubai last week with more than 400 of the industry’s top professionals from 37 countries in attendance, including a strong contingent of Virtuosos from Australia.

Signature Travel Network’s Horizon Club journey to South Africa, recognising and celebrating the luxury travel consortia’s top-performing member agencies, was held earlier this month. The exclusive event hosted in partnership with African Travel, showcased the best of South Africa while emphasising the importance of responsible tourism and community engagement.

The appointment of Lisa Harrison as Signature Travel Network’s first Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand, revealed by LATTE, comes as the US-based travel consortia reports a continued strengthening in the luxury travel market.

Signature Travel Network has announced the appointment of Lisa Harrison to the new role of Managing Director, Australia and New Zealand, LATTE can exclusively reveal. It’s the first time Signature Travel Network, a leading luxury travel consortium servicing more than 15,000 travel advisors worldwide, has appointed an Australian representative.

Ensemble, has announced its second consecutive year of profit sharing with 90% of members increasing their payouts from the previous year.

Melbourne-based luxury travel designer Forth & Wonder has achieved Virtuoso Preferred status after being accepted into the global network’s stable of partners.

Virtuoso has released survey findings that shed light on how some of the world’s savviest travellers view and approach sustainable tourism.

Heather Nelson Appointed as Vice President of Partner Relations, Hotel for Ensemble

Signature Travel Network has shared growth, projections and travel insights that the consortia suggests travel agencies and advisors should consider when planning for 2024.