Virtuoso’s decision to appoint a US General Manager by the end of the year aligns with the luxury travel network’s goal to create a “truly global” operation, according to Chairman and CEO Matthew Upchurch.

High-end travellers remain the focus for Bhutan’s Department of Tourism, with additional luxury hotel brands expected to enter the destination in the coming years.

With demand for immersive experiences overtaking traditional notions of luxury, Minor Hotels’ Anantara brand is reaping the benefits, reporting strong growth from the Australian market.

VIVA Holidays has unveiled the preview brochure of its new VIVA GOLD brand which promises to offer unparalleled luxury experiences to discerning travellers as demand for luxury travel continues to surge.

1000 Mile Travel Group (1000MTG) is set to inspire and empower its North American Travel Advisors at the highly anticipated 2025 Annual Conference, taking place at Dreams Onyx Resort & Spa in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, from 1-4 May 2025.

Club Med recently welcomed 14 travel agents from across Australia to experience two of its popular Japan ski resorts – Club Med Tomamu and Club Med Sahoro.

The successful acquisition of Tokyo-based Destination Management Company RL Travel by Tweet World Travel has seen the DMC rebranded as Tweet Japan DMC, strengthening Tweet World Travel’s global presence and enhancing its expertise in the Asian travel market.

Boutique tour operator Beyond the Blue (BTB) has acquired Australia-based DMC Alquemie Travel, marking a significant expansion into the luxury travel market across Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific.

A new online training program from Visit Seattle aims to equip travel professionals with the knowledge and tools required to showcase the city’s experiences to their clients.

Viking is ushering in the start of the 2025 European river cruise season as European spring sets in, with seven new sister ships set to take to local waters this year.

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has welcomed its first intake of Masters candidates for 2025, taking 60 of the region’s top travel agents towards the association’s highest qualification.

US real estate developer, Crescent Heights, is making a dive into luxury cruising. Residential luxury cruising. On Friday, the firm announced it has acquired Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ Seven Seas Navigator, and will use the ultra luxury ship to develop an exclusive new residential model, offering high-end residences at sea under the brand of Cresent Seas.