Explora Journeys’ team in Australia and New Zealand will continue to expand as the luxury cruise line continues to forge its own path down under. In Sydney this week from his home in the UK, Antonio Paradiso, VP International Sales at MSC Cruises & Explora Journeys + Managing Director UK, Ireland & Australia, tells LATTE that the three-year strategy for the brand will be to increase its footprint here, steadily.

A strong sense of ambition and a desire to grow have been highlighted as a key driver for Link Travel Group’s decision to invite Planet Blue Travel to join its growing network, General Manager Scott Darlow has revealed.

Marriott International has confirmed its expansion in Fiji, signing an agreement for The Ritz-Carlton Fiji, Namuka Bay. Earmarked to open in five years time, the 249-key new-build luxury resort will be situated in the heart of the Coral Coast occupying a 28-hectare beachfront site, just over an hour’s drive from Nadi International Airport.

MTA – Mobile Travel Agents’ 2026 Platinum Event will be hosted in Perth (Boorloo) in partnership with Tourism Western Australia, from 6 -9 March 2026, bringing together the highest-ever number of advisors qualified for one of the company’s coveted reward trips.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises has recorded robust bookings for its 2027/2028 program launched late last month, which includes the luxury cruise line’s new ship, Seven Seas Prestige.

The rise of experience as the new luxury is redefining the future of cruise, Cruise Lines International (CLIA) CEO Bud Darr has said at this year’s Cruise360 event – his inaugural visit to Australia.

Major investments in its fleet, lounges and staff have been confirmed by Qantas, with the airline reporting strong financial results as it continues to reshape its operations post-pandemic.

The recent launch of integrated itineraries from sister companies Crystal and Abercrombie & Kent (A&K) is “just the start” of an era of collaboration between the two, according to AKTG SVP Marketing Strategy Kate Thompson.

Golden Eagle Luxury Trains will make its return to China in 2026 after seven years with the Golden Eagle Silk Road Express as part of its newly launched 2026 program of all-inclusive journeys.