TV personality, David Koch has been appointed the next Chair of the South Australian Tourism Commission (SATC) for a three year period, effective from 2 July 2024.

Viking will expand its ocean fleet by two in 2029 after exercising options for the newbuilds with Fincantierri this month.

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Tourism Western Australia have revealed conservationist and TV personality Robert Irwin as the first major speaker for the 24th Global Summit, taking place in Perth (Boorloo) from 8-10 October 2024.

Envoyage Australia hosted an exclusive launch event for 100 VIP travel industry partners in Sydney on Wednesday night. Flight Centre Travel Group (FLT) used the backdrop of the Ivy Sunroom to unveil its newest brand ahead of it officially going ‘live’. Envoyage will replace existing brands FCTG Independent and Travel Partners in the Australian market from July 2024.

Air France will inaugurate an entirely new private airport experience at Paris-Charles de Gaulle from July. The concept arrives as Air France readies for the launch of its new La Premier cabin next year. Featuring a dedicated check-in lobby and suites, the concept expects to be ready to welcome guests for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Virtuoso hosted its annual Symposium in Dubai last week with more than 400 of the industry’s top professionals from 37 countries in attendance, including a strong contingent of Virtuosos from Australia.

Silversea has shunned Sydney in favour of Brisbane on the just unveiled 149-day World Cruise 2027, The Three Oceans, which will depart Los Angeles on 8 January aboard Silver Dawn.

Silversea is closing its Australian call centre based in Sydney, moving the roles offshore, LATTE can exclusively reveal.

LATTE is pleased to announce the winner of our 2024 reader survey was John Lengacher of TravelManagers in Windsor, Victoria.

Scenic Group has re-launched an enhanced rewards program to reward trade partners for every ocean, river and land journey booking made across the Scenic Group portfolio of brands. This includes Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours and Emerald Cruises & Tours.

Minor Hotels has signed an agreement to manage a new-build resort in Bali. Opening in 2027, the Anantara Dragon Seseh Bali Resort will be the first luxury beachfront resort on Seseh Beach and the third Anantara Hotels & Resorts property in Bali.

Four Seasons has released its line-up of 2026 Private Jet Journeys – immersive itineraries that go beyond onboard jet travel and luxury accommodations, encompassing bespoke local experiences from bold culinary to wellness offerings plus cultural and adventure expeditions.