Heather Nelson Appointed as Vice President of Partner Relations, Hotel for Ensemble

Geopolitical and/or financial shocks could be the catalyst for bringing an end to luxury travel’s golden era following the COVID pandemic, suggests Matthew Upchurch, Chairman and CEO of luxury travel network, Virtuoso.

The Unique Tourism Collection has recommenced its representation in Australia and New Zealand for The Unique Sri Lanka Collection luxury portfolio of properties – KK Collection, Teardrop Hotels, Water Garden Sigiriya and Glenross Living, Kalutara.

Journeys Representation has elevated its presence in Sri Lanka, adding REVEAL The Collection to its portfolio in the country. The collection of boutique hotels & villas represents a whole new Sri Lankan experience, proud of its raw authenticity, rich heritage, vibrant culture and exceptional cuisine. The villas offer privacy, space, peace, history, architecture and friendly staff.

Four Seasons Yachts has offered its first glimpses of the inaugural season of the new brand’s ultra-luxury yacht, now firmly set in 2026.

Travel agencies globally considering aligning with Serandipians will need to have similar values to the luxury consortia, which hosted its biggest-ever annual conference in Marbella, Spain last week. LATTE was the sole Australian and Asia Pacific media invited to attend the multi-day event.

Nordic travel specialist, 50 Degrees North, is mulling the revival of its three-star program in response to demand for Norway, Finland, Iceland across all levels of travel.

Abercrombie & Kent is preparing for a brand refresh and website overhaul that will include the luxury travel company’s first trade portal offering.

Western Australia’s Margaret River region is now a short, direct flight away.

1000 Mile Travel Group’s Second Global Conference has been billed by organisers as a “resounding success”, with travel advisors and partners from the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom gathering at Hyatt Ziva Resort in San Jose Del Cabo, Mexico from 14 to 16 March.

La Collection, the luxury hotel and resort representation firm with offices in Melbourne and Sydney, has welcomed an addition to its team with the appointment of Elodia Artozoul as Account Director.

MGM Resorts International’s Bellagio Fountain Club will make its return for the FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX 2024, delivering race fans one of the circuit’s most exciting event experiences.