Seabourn is shifting focus from expedition cruising to ocean cruising in the Australia and New Zealand market, in a move that aligns with growing demand for travel to regions like the Mediterranean and Alaska.

Bicton Travel has achieved seven Virtuoso Cruise Icons this year, an achievement that highlights the company’s expertise in the cruise industry, according to owner Philip Smethurst.

Raffles Hotels & Resorts has welcomed the first guests for the highly-anticipated Raffles Sentosa Singapore. Set within 100,000 square metres of tropical greenery on Sentosa Island, the resort – created in collaboration with the Royal Group – thoughtfully blends natural beauty with impeccable hospitality, building on the rich legacy of the storied Raffles brand, which was founded in Singapore in 1887.

Members from 77 countries worldwide as well as suppliers from across the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific are making their way to Phuket, Thailand for Traveller Made’s first major event of 2025.

The Luxury Travel Collection brought its Luxury Travel Event to Sydney’s ICC on Sunday 23 February, connecting hundreds of high-value clients with suppliers and travel advisors.

An exclusive spa suite aboard The Britannic Explorer will add a new wellness dimension to Belmond’s iconic rail journey across England and Wales.

The decision to approve Qatar Airways’ partial purchase of Virgin Australia, made yesterday by the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB), has been welcomed by the travel trade, with travellers expected to reap the benefits.

Oceania Cruises will sail a series of voyages to Canada, New England, and Iceland this summer, aboard the 1,250-guest Marina and the 670-guest Insignia.

Forbes Travel Guide has flagged the introduction of an Advanced Commission Payment program as part its Meridian AI-powered platform for endorsed travel advisors.

Virtuoso’s top performers from across Australia and New Zealand were recognised at the second annual regional Virtuoso Awards on Wednesday night, where Auckland was revealed as the location of next year’s Forum event.

Luxury travel network Virtuoso has seen a 20% rise in the number of advisors awarded Cruise Icon status as the program approaches its second year of operation in Australia and New Zealand.

The Destination HQ dynamic duo of Kate Traynor and Sophie Anderson are putting the finishing touches on the Melbourne agency’s first ever expedition ship charter, departing Darwin next week.