A trio of luxury agencies have confirmed they will join the Luxury Travel Collection from 1 July 2024, bringing the portfolio of independent brands to 11, in addition to the foundation brand, Travel Associates.

Nobu Hospitality – the global luxury lifestyle and iconic hotel, dining, and residence brand has unveiled “Nobu Spanish Summer”, an immersive culinary and cultural journey across Spain.

Crystal has announced “significant advancements” in its global reservations and trade sales operations including the Asia Pacific team exclusively based in the Melbourne regional headquarters.

Azamara Cruises’ new CEO will evaluate new-build ships or acquisitions in order to further raise the profile of the boutique cruise line. Speaking exclusively with LATTE this morning from Miami, Dondra Ritzenthaler says Azamara’s parent company, Sycamore Partners, remains very much receptive to the brand’s expansion.

Luxperience has amplified its famil program even further for the 2024 show, just days after revealing the number of suppliers had doubled and the familiarisation program expanded to record levels – featured in LATTE last Friday.

Switzerland Tourism brings 2024 showcase down under, reveals tourism focus for the coming 12 months.

Virgin Atlantic has signed brand new codeshare partnerships with EL AL, Saudia and SAS Scandinavian Airlines, all launching this year.

oneworld has announced that Fiji Airways will become its 15th full member airline. Fiji Airways has had a presence in the oneworld alliance for the past five years as a oneworld connect partner. During that time, the airline has developed cooperative links with all oneworld member airlines, paving its way to a more seamless integration as a full oneworld member.

Australian travel industry expert has flagged concerns for “luxewashing” running rampant in the industry as more and more travel companies look at ways to be relevant in the luxury travel and cruise segment.

1000 Mile Travel Group (1000MTG) has revealed its latest venture, 1000 Mile Travel Escapes, offering luxury leisure travel experiences in Australia. This launch marks the next significant milestone for the company, which is committed to providing independent travel advisors, their clients, and partners with even better service.

Loyalty members of Royal Caribbean Group three wholly-owned brands – Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea – will attain equivalent tier status on any one of its brands.

Luxperience, the Australian luxury travel trade event backed by FCTG, is on target to double in size with record Partner numbers and a record number of luxury famils on offer when it returns 19-22 November 2024.