Mexico’s VidantaWorld has begun accepting reservations for its “Ultra Mega Yacht” ELEGANT, with voyages commencing 27 December 2025.

Heritage Line has heralded a “new chapter” of sailing the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Halong Bay by charting a course into the lesser-known waters of Bai Tu Long Bay starting January 2026.

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has appointed Patrick Mitchell to the role of Senior Vice President, Global Sales, effective immediately. Based in Fort Lauderdale, Mitchell takes over from Kristian Anderson who stepped down from the role suddenly in May.

This October, COMO The Treasury hotel nestled in the heart of Perth, will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a month-long curated calendar of exclusive events celebrating the best of food, wine, art, and culture.

While many travel advisors are proficient at navigating traditional fare structures, they often falter when it comes to rewards-based travel resulting in a “loss of income”, according to an industry expert.

Destination DC, the destination marketing organisation for Washington DC, is using the people of the District as the hook to lure tourists back, following a slow down in visitation.

The Luxurist, touted as “the world’s first all-in-one B2B luxury travel ecosystem”, is expanding into Australia as it rolls out its platform to key international markets.

New York City Tourism + Conventions is capitalising on a significant increase in the number of high-net-worth travellers to the US gateway, ramping up its attention to the high-yielding affluent market.

The opening of a new office in Melbourne, Victoria marks a significant step in Complex Travel Group’s national growth strategy, with the expansion further strengthened by the appointments of two seasoned travel professionals to drive growth in key market sectors.

The world’s largest sailing yacht, Orient Express Corinthian, has been floated out in Saint-Nazaire, France – an important milestone for the Accor-owned project.

The National Chair of the US Travel Association, Bill Hornbuckle, says the United States must take immediate action in curbing falling inbound international visitor numbers. Speaking in Chicago this week at the IPW 2025 conference, Hornbuckle said the opportunity available to the USA is immense.

Helloworld Travel has promoted Iain Summers to General Manager Magellan & Helloworld Business Travel networks, effective immediately.