June 17, 2024
5-month overhaul includes opening of new dining generation, The Hotel Georgua
Rosewood Hotel Georgia has reopened following an extensive five-month renovation to unveil reimagined culinary concepts and luxury rooms and suites.
Read More…June 14, 2024
Major milestone for the next and final Celebrity Edge class ship
Construction commenced for Celebrity Cruises’® next ship, Celebrity Xcel® yesterday [Thursday 13 June 2024] with the keel laying ceremony at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France.
Read More…June 14, 2024
As flagged by LATTE in November, the new series cater for an average of 15 guests
Tauck says it is leaning into its ‘small groups’ success with the introduction of its new ‘Smaller Group’ tours and departures.
Read More…June 14, 2024
MTA Co-Founder departs Board, joins ATAS Advisory Committee
The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) today announced Roy Merricks is taking his next step with the organisation, joining the ATAS Advisory Committee and moving on from the Board after two years of dedicated service.
Read More…June 13, 2024
Explora Journeys’ second ship on track for maiden cruise in August 2024
Explora Journeys’ second ship, EXPLORA II, has successfully completed its sea trials ahead of her maiden voyage from Barcelona on 11 August 2024.
Read More…June 13, 2024
LATTE chats exclusively with Deb Corbett on her promotion
Industry veteran of more than 30 years, Deb Corbett, will bring her three core life values to her new role as Chief Executive Officer at PONANT Asia Pacific, revealed yesterday to the industry. Speaking exclusively with LATTE, the always enthusiastic and ‘open book’ Corbett said she’ll be bringing “respect, trust and unity” to the table as she steps into the position this month, left vacant by the departing Chris Hall.
Read More…June 12, 2024
Upchurch joins esteemed company on the Atlagamma International Honorary Council
Matthew D. Upchurch, CEO and Chairman of Virtuoso has been inducted as a member into the prestigious Altagamma International Honorary Council during the organisation’s annual gala dinner in Rome on 28 May 2024. Altagamma brings together Italy’s top cultural and creative companies to promote the country’s excellence, distinctive identity and lifestyle worldwide.
Read More…June 12, 2024
10 new agencies to join joint-venture agency group from 1 July 2024
Link Travel Group has announced a significant expansion of its membership base, confirming seven new members have also aligned with the joint venture agency group effective 1 July 2024.
Read More…June 11, 2024
Former Director, Hotels at Axsia HTL to lead Hilton from 1 July 2024
Hilton has today announced that Daniella Tonetto has been appointed to the position of Senior Commercial Director, Australasia, effective 1 July 2024.
Read More…June 11, 2024
Travel advisors given more control over appointment scheduling this year
Virtuoso Travel Week 2024 will see luxury travel advisors given more control over their appointment schedules than ever before, with matched meetings each morning, and both informal and more structured networking in the afternoons. Attendees will also need to be qualified to attend.
Read More…June 11, 2024
Brigid McDonnell appointed to newly created role for the regions
Virtuoso has appointed Brigid McDonnell as General Manager, Middle East & Africa to spearhead efforts of the network’s further expansion within the region. This is the first time that the luxury travel network has appointed a designated GM for the region.
Read More…June 7, 2024
Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s second ship signs Chef Trabocchi and Chef Mina
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has unveiled an array of innovative culinary offerings aboard Ilma, the eagerly anticipated second ultra-luxury superyacht in its fleet. Earmarked to set sail on its maiden voyage from Monte Carlo to Rome on 2 September 2024
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