August 8, 2025
A celebration of the winners will be held in September 2026
The Luxury Travel Collection (LTC) has unveiled Pinnacles, a groundbreaking awards and recognition program designed to honour the outstanding achievements of its member and partner network.
Read More…August 7, 2025
Allure Travel by CTM ‘icon’ known for her adventurous spirit
The Australian travel industry is mourning the sudden passing of Catharine Thorburn, Allure Travel by CTM. Cath, as she was known among family and friends, was an icon in this industry and her adventurous spirit was known far and wide.
Read More…August 6, 2025
Four Episode ‘Italian Routes’ documentary unlocks the people and culture of Italy
IC Bellagio, Italy’s leading Destination Management Company for bespoke, meaningful travel experiences, has unveiled a new docuseries – titled ‘Andrea Grisdale’s Italian Routes’ – that explores the heart of Italy through the voices of those who live it every day.
Read More…August 6, 2025
He’ll be joining Crystal Symphony in August 2025
Crystal is welcoming back a familiar face this August, as seasoned entertainment leader Shane Morley returns as Cruise Director aboard Crystal Symphony.
Read More…August 6, 2025
It comes at a “pivotal time” as the company celebrates its 130-year milestone
HX has appointed Kelvin Murray as its new Director, Expedition Operations, joining the operations leadership team at a “pivotal time” as the expedition cruise line celebrates its 130-year milestone.
Read More…August 4, 2025
More matched appointments, Connect events, Mindfullness Rooms and more
The 37th annual Virtuoso Travel Week will kick off this weekend in Las Vegas, taking place 9-15 August 2025 across Bellagio Resort & Casino, ARIA Resort & Casino, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and Vdara Hotel & Spa.
Read More…August 4, 2025
NYC-based travel editor brings a decade of expertise in luxury travel to new title
The owners/publishers of LATTE Luxury News are excited to confirm the appointment Matt Turner to the newly created role of Editor of LATTE US, the soon-to-launch US-based sister publication of Australia’s leading trade source of luxury news.
Read More…August 4, 2025
Mumian Shanghai Expo in inspired by a ‘secret garden manison’
The Unbound Collection by Hyatt has made its brand debut in the city of Shanghai, China with the opening of Mumian Shanghai Expo – a waterfront hotel inspired by the idea of a “secret garden mansion”.
Read More…August 4, 2025
Robert Irwin and Sara Tendulkar are among the big names featured in the new push
The second phase of Tourism Australia’s “Come and Say G’day” has been unveiled, featuring the return of Ruby the Souvenir Kangaroo as well as a star-studded line-up of local talent from key international markets.
Read More…August 4, 2025
Rindala Jensen will oversee the brand’s teams in QLD and NSW
Luxury travel veteran Rindala (Rin) Jensen has been confirmed as the new Head of Operations, Queensland & NSW for Travel Associates, to oversee the brand’s teams in Queensland and New South Wales.
Read More…August 1, 2025
LATTE chats with CEO Adam Schwab, Société perks only just getting started
Luxury Escapes’ entry in the UK market has exceeded expectations for the Australian founded travel company. “The UK entry has been more exciting than the US,” a candid Adam Schwab, Co-Founder and CEO of Luxury Escapes, told LATTE. “The UK has been really amazing.”
Read More…August 1, 2025
Paradigm shift of owner management,’ reports Virtuoso SVP Global Sales
Luxury travel agency/owners around the globe, including Australia, have seen a shift in their authority as their businesses expand to incorporate independent contractors (ICs). According to Michael Londregan, Senior Vice President of Global Sales, Virtuoso, agencies have reported a switch from a “sphere of control, to a sphere of influence” as the IC model evolves.
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