The Luxperience Awards, a prestigious industry accolade recognising excellence in high-end travel, will return as a highlight of the 2024 event to reward and recognise industry leaders.

Silversea has opened general sales on its World Cruise 2027, The Three Oceans. Set to call in 80 destinations – more destinations than any voyage in the company’s history – the 149-day sailing will connect 50 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 35 countries.

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is edging closer to Australia, with the company unveiling its expansion into the Asia-Pacific region with its third ship, Luminara. Ten new journeys have been launched overnight, for sailings between December 2025 and May 2026.

Crystal has announced a new collaboration with Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer (SBM), a leader in the world of entertainment and gaming, to host the first and only Casino de Monte-Carlo at sea. Crystal Symphony will have a casino reintroduced during the Chairmen’s Cruise departing from Venice on 14 November, and on Crystal Serenity this December.

The Delta One Lounge at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport opened this week, setting a new standard of elevated service.

Qantas has unveiled classic French-inspired menus, limited-edition pyjamas and amenity kits as it prepares to launch new direct services between Perth and Paris from next month.

Small Luxury Hotels of the World has introduced a collection of properties pooled under the new brand of ‘Finest Collection’ hotels.

Global Travel Collection has announced the integration of the network of independent travel advisors within sister company, ALTOUR, into the GTC portfolio. The firm says the transition —formalised at an event in London last week — re-positions Global Travel Collection as “the central home for all luxury independent travel advisors within Internova Travel Group”.

The 2024 World Airline Awards were revealed on Monday night in London, attended by more than 325 guests from airlines across the world, with a large number of airline CEO’s, Presidents, and Senior Management present to accept their awards.

Captain Cook Cruises Fiji has confirmed a realignment of its business that will see voyages aboard the luxury expedition ship MS Caledonian Sky conclude with the brand in early November 2024, LATTE can exclusively reveal.

The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) is introducing a raft of enhanced responsible tourism measures and short-term priorities as members prepare for the 2024/25 Antarctic season.

Lead by Capella Hotel Group’s Regional Director of Sales, Liz Rodgers, representatives of Capella Sydney, Capella Singapore, and sister lifestyle brand, Patina Maldives this month travelled to Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney on a weeklong sales Roadshow renewing connections through a series of events and meetings with valued travel industry partners.