June 21, 2024
Holtz, Pindar extol long-standing Goldman Group partnership
In 2024, SmartFlyer and Goldman Group are celebrating nine years of partnership and the formation of SmartFlyer Australia.
Read More…June 21, 2024
Michele Duncan returns to the Account Director role
Virtuoso has confirmed a number of changes within its Australia and New Zealand team, including the departure of long-time Account Director, Anna Davies, who will be stepping back from the business having spent almost six years in the role.
Read More…June 21, 2024
LATTE chats exclusively with Michael Holtz, Erina Pindar and Anthony Goldman
Ultra-luxe rail travel and five-star cruising are tipped to be the “major products” of choice for high-net-worth-individuals over the next five years, says Erina Pindar, Chief Operating Officer and Managing Partner at SmartFlyer. Pindar, who also serves on Travel + Leisure’s Travel Advisory Board and who was recently named, again, on T+L’s A-List of Travel Advisors, suggests ‘slow travel’ in the sense of rail journeys and serene ocean voyages, will continue to grow in popularity over the coming years.
Read More…June 21, 2024
Five journeys axed as the ultra-luxe ship needs more time for the final finishes
Explora Journeys and shipbuilder, Fincantieri, have announced a joint decision to set a new date for the delivery of EXPLORA II. Originally intended to enter service on 11 August 2024 from Barcelona, EXPLORA II will now debut on 16 September, sailing from Civitavecchia (Rome).
Read More…June 21, 2024
Abercrombie & Kent veteran Graeme Bull to head up new operation
Abercrombie & Kent has opened its latest Destination Management Company (DMC) in Mexico, as foreshadowed exclusively by LATTE in April. The strategic move solidifies A&K’s commitment to providing exceptional travel experiences in Latin America and coincides with the company’s plans to open a property in Mexico over the coming year.
Read More…June 21, 2024
850-passenger Seven Seas Prestige to be delivered in 2026
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has revealed the name of its new ship, Seven Seas Prestige™, along with stunning new exterior images and video, providing a glimpse into a brand new class of vessel that will once again set a new standard for luxury vacations. The new ship was revealed by Regent’s parent company, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, in April.
Read More…June 20, 2024
Oliver Ripley’s cultural-defining brand taps into wider Accor network
Ennismore has entered a strategic partnership with Our Habitas, the independent, sustainably forward hospitality brand, which will see Ennismore take over management and growth of the brand.
Read More…June 19, 2024
Monte Carlo a key hub for the Four Seasons I’s expanded Riviera collection
Four Seasons Yachts has unveiled a new collection of voyages for the inaugural year of its first ship in 2026, now branded as Four Seasons I.
Read More…June 18, 2024
Ambitious target of 100 million visitors achieved seven years early
A new report has revealed a record-breaking year for Travel & Tourism in Saudi Arabia which has officials there recalibrating the Kingdom’s next tourism goal after the destination reached it 2030 target seven year ahead of plan.
Read More…June 18, 2024
Travel Associates execs in New York for inaugural luxury business expo
Travel Associates represented the Australian luxury travel market at the inaugural New York City Tourism + Conventions’ Luxury Business Expo, hosted last week in New York City. As the official and exclusive Australian travel partner of New York City Tourism + Convention, the luxury retail brand was the only Aussie company in attendance
Read More…June 17, 2024
ETG boss to step down after 16 years with the organisation
The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) has this afternoon announced that Tom Manwaring, Chair of the Board, will be stepping down after a remarkable tenure of leadership and service. Manwaring will be retiring from ATIA after fulfilling Chair duties at the ATIA AGM in Sydney, 19 June.
Read More…June 17, 2024
Aussies expected to gain entry to China for up to 15-days without a visa
Australians will be able to enter China for up to two weeks without requiring a visa to enter the country, as part of an easing of travel requirements revealed today in Canberra.
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