West Hollywood Tourism & Travel Board is getting the message out that it is open for business, having escaped the recent destruction caused by wildfires that ravaged the Los Angeles area in January this year.

The Australian competition watchdog today announced it has granted authorisation to Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways to allow them to engage in cooperative conduct under an integrated alliance for five years. The arrangement will double the frequency of flights currently operated by Qatar Airways alone between Doha and major Australian airports.

A new customer-facing cruise platform from TravelManagers has been launched to help personal travel managers meet ongoing demand for cruise holidays.

The Luxury Travel Collection (LTC) hosted an exclusive Leaders Who Lunch event earlier this week at popular restaurant Chiswick Woollahra, uniting a select group of industry leaders for an insightful discussion with Steve Odell, Senior Vice President and Chief Sales Officer of Regent Seven Seas Cruises.

Reservations are now open for One&Only Moonlight Basin, the hotel firm’s first US property which will open on 18 November 2025.

A surge in new entrants to the cruise market and shifting consumer expectations has sparked a growing need for clear brand positioning in the luxury segment, according to Regent Seven Seas Cruises Senior Vice President and Chief Sales Officer Steve Odell.

Avalon Waterways has officially launched its new Bordeaux river cruise experience, marking a significant milestone for the river cruise line.

Oceanwide Expeditions has successfully completed its groundbreaking Remote Weddell Sea Explorer voyage aboard the M/V Ortelius, with the pioneering expedition setting new standards in polar exploration.

Cunard has forged a new partnership with Sail4th 250, the non-profit organisation overseeing celebrations in the Port of New York and New Jersey for America’s 250th anniversary next year.

Oceania Cruises has revealed details of Riviera’s first visit to Australia and New Zealand during its inaugural season in the region that begins at the end of this year.

Travel the World Group has appointed Shelley Martin as the new Sales Manager for its GSA client, Windstar Cruises, in Australia.

Destination Vancouver has partnered with Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) as an Executive Partner in Australasia, aiming to strengthen the city’s presence as a prominent cruise destination.