Rosewood Hotel Georgia has reopened following an extensive five-month renovation to unveil reimagined culinary concepts and luxury rooms and suites.

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.

Tauck says it is leaning into its ‘small groups’ success with the introduction of its new ‘Smaller Group’ tours and departures.

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.

Explora Journeys’ second ship, EXPLORA II, has successfully completed its sea trials ahead of her maiden voyage from Barcelona on 11 August 2024.

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.

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.

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.

Hilton has today announced that Daniella Tonetto has been appointed to the position of Senior Commercial Director, Australasia, effective 1 July 2024.

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.

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.

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