April 26, 2024
&Beyond Suyian Lodge will have exclusive access to the Suyian Conservancy
&Beyond has extended its lodge circuit in East Africa, unveiling plans for an Exclusive Tourism Concession spread over 18,000 hectares in the Suyian Conservancy in Kenya. The new project is in partnership with global conservation charity Space for Giants.
Read More…April 26, 2024
16 newly released sailings aboard Marina and Nautica, including nine Grand Voyages
Oceania Cruises has debuted an array of new 2025 Mediterranean sailings, ranging from nine to 56 days, to some of the most breathtaking destinations in Europe. The line’s Marina and Nautica will set sail on enticing voyages taking in iconic islands in the Mediterranean, Aegean and Adriatic; well-loved European resort towns and bustling cities, and lesser-known ports of call.
Read More…April 25, 2024
More than 700 hotels globally accessible to Hyatt’s loyalty guests
Members of Hyatt Hotels Corporation’s loyalty program, World of Hyatt, are now able to earn and redeem points at more than 700 boutique and luxury hotels and villas around the globe within the Mr & Mrs Smith portfolio. Bookings within the Mr & Mrs Smith stable have opened from today, after Hyatt acquired the luxury travel platform 12 months ago.
Read More…April 25, 2024
Partnership strengthens the organisations’ work in the hospitality sector
Forbes Travel Guide – the only independent, global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas and ocean cruises — has forged a collaborative partnership with the storied global luxury concierge society, Les Clefs d’Or® (translated as The Golden Keys). Les Clefs d’Or has approximately 3,500 members working in over 80 countries and 530 destinations around the world.
Read More…April 24, 2024
70 VIP returning, new and potential guests get an up-close view of SEII
Sydney travel agency itravel Carlingford gave a group of 70 VIP clients a front-row seat to view Scenic Eclipse II last weekend on the superyacht’s first-ever visit to Sydney and Australia.
Read More…April 23, 2024
18 weeks minimum paid parental leave for new parents
A&K Travel Group Ltd has announced a groundbreaking new paid parental leave policy. The company will now provide a minimum of 18 weeks paid parental leave, setting a new standard for the travel industry, and demonstrating its commitment to equality and employee well-being.
Read More…April 23, 2024
Two expedition ships is enough for Scenic, says Founder Glen Moroney
Scenic Founder and Chairman, Glen Moroney was clearly chuffed having his ultra-luxury six-star Discovery Yacht, Scenic Eclipse II, take pride of place in Sydney Harbour last weekend.
Read More…April 23, 2024
Lodge expansion to Rwanda and Kenya’s Amboseli in 2025
EXCLUSIVE: Abercrombie & Kent’s biennial Club 100 conference will transition to a global event in 2026, incorporating Australia and other international markets, LATTE can reveal.
Read More…April 23, 2024
Cruise ships debut on T+L’s list of the best new and renovated openings of 2023
Travel + Leisure has named its 19th annual It List of the best new and renovated hotels around the globe. This year for the first time the list includes newly launched luxury cruise ships.
Read More…April 23, 2024
32 voyages on three ships including the new Douglas Mawson
Aurora Expeditions has this week unveiled its new Antarctica 2025/26 season, featuring 32 voyages across three purpose-built small ships – Greg Mortimer, Sylvia Earle and the yet-to-launch new Douglas Mawson
Read More…April 22, 2024
Celebrations for GHA at Hotel Adlon Kempinski
The Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), including founding member Kempinski Hotels, has just celebrated its milestone birthday in style at the Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin. In keeping with the International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF) taking place in Berlin, where the special customer loyalty program was launched 20 years ago, numerous guests were able to toast the success together.
Read More…April 19, 2024
Melbourne-based African safari specialist joins Regional Preferred Partner program
Melbourne-based luxury travel designer Forth & Wonder has achieved Virtuoso Preferred status after being accepted into the global network’s stable of partners.
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