Australia’s vibrant cruise industry is taking centre stage this week at the Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) in Brisbane, where Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and the Australian Cruise Association (ACA) have teamed up to promote Australia’s ports and destinations.

PONANT/Paul Gauguin Cruises welcomed a group of travel partners from around the country to Darwin earlier this week to a very rare ship visit of ms Paul Gauguin. The 330-passenger luxury ship was passing through the Northern Territory capital having just undergone its latest refurbishment in Singapore which was centred on sustainable engine enhancements to meet Ponant’s stringent green credentials.

Luxperience has unveiled its highly anticipated famil program for 2025. This year’s program offers unparalleled opportunities for luxury travel advisors to immerse themselves in some of the most exquisite destinations, providing tailored knowledge essential for understanding the needs of niche clientele.

The Luxury Travel Collection (LTC) hosted an exclusive Leaders Who Lunch event earlier this week at popular restaurant Chiswick Woollahra, uniting a select group of industry leaders for an insightful discussion with Steve Odell, Senior Vice President and Chief Sales Officer of Regent Seven Seas Cruises.

Since 2005, Heavens Portfolio has been at the forefront of the global luxury travel scene, providing clients with comprehensive representation in Asia’s most important markets. With more than 100 team members and offices across Asia, Heavens Portfolio delivers discerning travellers the most exclusive, bespoke, and unforgettable experiences from around the world.​

Botswana specialist Desert & Delta Safaris is strengthening its presence in Australia and New Zealand by engaging with Africa wholesale operators in key cities such as Perth, Newcastle, Sydney, Melbourne, and Auckland.

ID Travel Group recently continued the promotion and brand awareness of its dedicated Africa brand, ID Vayeni AFRICA, in Australasia last month, following a successful annual roadshow across Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Auckland, New Zealand.

The Luxury Travel Collection (LTC) hosted its latest Leaders Who Lunch event this week at the refined Lucia, Melbourne, where a select group of industry leaders gathered for an intimate and thought-provoking exchange with AmaWaterways Co-Owner and Senior Vice President of Sales, Gary Murphy.

The first of Traveller Made’s three Essence of Luxury events is underway in Phuket, Thailand with last night’s Idolodons awards event recognising outstanding members of the network’s Serandipian and Takumian communities.

An exclusive week-long event series at David Jones Elizabeth Street entitled The Apartment has seen Insight Vacations unveil the latest trends in premium touring to its VIP guests along with details of a brand refresh.

MTA – Mobile Travel Agents is celebrating a quarter century milestone in 2025 of support and commitment to independent travel advisors.

After a 4-day, 3-night immersion in Greater Kruger, Adventure World’s ‘finer things’ famil – part of South African Tourism’s Mega Lekker Escape – landed in Cape Town from Hoedspruit for a four-night deep dive.