Luxury travel designer network Serandipians has this week closed registrations for its flagship network-only event, The Essence of Luxury Travel, being held in Marbella, Spain in mid-April.

Cultural Attractions of Australia has announced two new experiences offered by two of its members. The Art Gallery of New South Wales Become the Artist, which includes a drawing class in the gallery’s Grand Courts and the MCG’s Keepers’ Collection Tour, which offers a private walkthrough of the Australian Sports Museum with a knowledgeable museum team member.

Virtuoso has named Greg Treasure as its incoming General Manager for Australia and New Zealand, as Fiona Dalton transitions from that role to a consultancy position with the luxury network.

Space Perspective has this week released images of its completed test capsule. With its first SpaceBalloon finished and its launch vessel, Marine Spaceport Voyager, in its final stage of preparation, Space Perspective is beginning to eye its test flights window.

Tauck is increasingly gaining traction in the Australian market for its luxury touring and cruise programs as more advisors become aware of the brand and its positioning, says David Clark, Managing Director, Australia.

Virgin Australia Holdings has announced that CEO Jayne Hrdlicka, with the Board’s support, has decided now is the time to transition on from the role of Chief Executive Officer.

AmaWaterways has marked a new milestone with the highest single month of reservations in its history, surpassing the previous record set in January 2023 by a whopping 27%.

Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski Dresden reopened after a year of renovation. Under the motto ‘History retold’, the famous 18th-century building, with its historical details, was redesigned with great care and attention, offering comfort and state-of-the-art technology for contemporary, understated luxury.

Salter Brothers has settled its acquisition of the historic Kingsford Barossa in South Australia which will be the first destination for their new global brand Ardour Hotels & Estates, launching from Q3, 2024. The property featured in the Nine Network’s TV drama series McLeod’s Daughters, set on Drovers Run.

Explora Journeys’ Chef Alban Gjoka has been inducted into the prestigious Académie Culinaire de France. Gjoka, Vice President, Food and Beverage at Explora Journeys, was bestowed with the prestigious award at the French Consulate in New York earlier this month, led by Sebastien Baud, President Delegue of the Académie Culinaire de France.

EVT Hotels & Resorts has added The Old Clare Hotel in Chippendale and Harbour Rocks Hotel, both located in Sydney, to its Independent Collection by EVT (ICbE).

Luxury hotels, restaurants, spas and cruises in Australia, New Zealand and the wider surrounding region are on the watchlist of Forbes Travel Guide as the global authority on ‘genuine Five-Star service’ mulls its next move in this space. Furthermore, new travel agency partners here are already being considered, LATTE can exclusively reveal.