June 28, 2024
Five categories recognising an individual’s ‘profound impact on luxury travel’
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.
Read More…June 28, 2024
149-day voyage features 20 new calls and more time in port than ever
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.
Read More…June 26, 2024
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection expands its curated offerings acrossthe globe,
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.
Read More…June 26, 2024
New deal with Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer sees casinos returning by Q4
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.
Read More…June 26, 2024
Delta’s largest lounge for Delta One guests-only has opened at T4
The Delta One Lounge at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport opened this week, setting a new standard of elevated service.
Read More…June 25, 2024
Bon Voyage! Qantas rolls out classic French goods ahead of Paris launch
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.
Read More…June 25, 2024
21 properties pooled into a new stable of luxe
Small Luxury Hotels of the World has introduced a collection of properties pooled under the new brand of ‘Finest Collection’ hotels.
Read More…June 25, 2024
Global Travel Collection expands global reach through unified approach
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”.
Read More…June 25, 2024
Qatar Airways returns to the #1 position at annual awards
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.
Read More…June 25, 2024
Small ship operator to pivot to day cruising/dinner voyage program
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.
Read More…June 24, 2024
New visitor guidelines and short-term actions
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.
Read More…June 24, 2024
Three city Australian showcase concludes at Capella Sydney’s McRae Bar
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.
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