Plateau International has set the dates for a five-city roadshow to Australia and New Zealand taking place next month.

Athens-based luxury Destination Management Company (DMC), Seez, is making a concerted effort to expand its awareness in the Australian market and intends to forge closer ties with local travel advisors.

The release last week of Virtuoso’s 2024 Luxe List couldn’t have been more perfectly timed for overseas-based luxury DMC, Via Croatia.

Slow-season travel needs to be made “sexy” to the consumer to drive interest in off-peak travel, says the Founder and CEO of award-winning DMC, IC Bellagio. Speaking exclusively with LATTE at Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas last month, Andrea Grisdale said the benefits of travelling at quieter times of year will find clients receive a more fulfilling and engaging experience with locals.

Abercrombie & Kent has expanded into Costa Rica with the opening of a Destination Management Company (DMC). The strategic move reinforces A&K’s commitment to providing discerning travellers with exceptional journeys that combine luxury, exclusivity and cultural immersion.

For over 61 years Abercrombie & Kent (A&K) has been a market leader in worldwide luxury touring. Today, they have the largest network of luxury DMCs in the world with over 59 offices in 30 countries. This means A&K control every moment of your client’s experience by minimising the use of third-party suppliers. When you book A&K for your clients — you can rest assured knowing they are travelling entirely with A&K.

Melbourne-based travel representative, Journeys Representation, has expanded its stable of partners in Sri Lanka to now include the resorts of Heritance Ayurveda, Heritance Negombo and Heritance Kandalama. The expansion builds on Journey Representation’s strong ties with Sri Lanka and the surrounding region over the past four years, which included her appointment last year as the local rep in Australia for sister property, the premium all-inclusive resort, Heritance Aarah.

Luxury travel agency owner-managers have been encouraged to steer clients interested in holidaying in Italy this year to consider off-peak periods or less-frequented locations in the country.

Akorn DMC and Sanctuary Retreats, part of A&K Travel Group, has appointed Fiona Cogar as Sales Director, Australia & New Zealand. In her role, Cogar will support the global Sanctuary Retreats portfolio and over thirty worldwide Akorn destinations.

Southern Crossings has curated two customisable Sydney World Pride itineraries, with special access and exclusive inclusions, that invite visitors to join the celebrations in style.

Abercrombie & Kent is responding to demand for Japan as the country’s border restrictions eased this week, offering a suite of luxury journeys and cruises.

Abercrombie & Kent has established a DMC presence in four new countries with openings in Colombia, Namibia, Saudi Arabia, and Canada.