Hurtigruten has announced a collaboration with esteemed Northern Lights astronomer, Tom Kerss. In a historic move, Hurtigruten has appointed Kerss as the world’s first Chief Aurora Chaser, solidifying its status as the foremost authority in Northern Lights experiences and promising travellers an unrivalled journey into the heart of Norway’s Arctic waters.

Les Roches and Silversea have signed an agreement to pioneer a groundbreaking field of study. The first of its kind, this innovative program – offered at Les Roches campus in Marbella, Spain – provides students with the necessary knowledge and skills to manage and oversee various onboard areas of cruise vessels, in addition to aspects of marketing, revenue management, and other commercial functions pertaining to the cruise industry.

Serandipians, the luxury global community of travel designers, is encroaching on its agency membership capacity with Founder and President Quentin Desurmont saying the strategy to cap numbers at 600 is vital to remain “small and beautiful.”

Reservations will open for the highly-anticipated La Dolce Vita Orient Express next month, both via a reservations centre and later, online.

Relais & Châteaux has an accommodation partner in Australia once again, with Lizard Island Resort within the Great Barrier Reef one of a dozen new members welcomed into the collection in the latest intake.

When Virtuoso recently announced the appointment of a new General Manager for Australia and New Zealand, it is fair to say there was a certain level of shock across the local industry. Surprise that Fiona Dalton, the local head, was stepping aside from the position she had overseen for the past few years, and also mystery as to who her replacement, Greg Treasure, was.

Serandipians has previewed plans to expand its Essence of Luxury Travel event for members and suppliers to three locations around the globe in 2025.

HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) is revolutionising its pricing structure by transitioning to all-inclusive offering, part of an initiative to simplify the product for the trade and to further enhance its onboard guest offering.

Ramsgate Travel Service has signed up to join FCTG’s Luxury Travel Collection’s (LTC) independent member group.

Luxury Escapes has officially launched the Luxury Escapes Agent Hub, foreshadowed by the Melbourne-based travel player in January.

The Luxury Travel Collection will hold its first global Luxury Business Owners Soiree from 14 – 17 May 2024 on Hayman Island, LATTE can exclusively reveal.

La Collection has responded to an upswing in demand for private villas by introducing a new branch dedicated to its collection of exclusive-use homes in Europe’s most sought-after locations.