Lisa Hunt and Anoushka Kudav will join the expanding Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group (AKTG) sales team in the new roles of Sales Director VIC/TAS, and Sales Director NSW/New Zealand respectively, representing both A&K and Crystal.

Departures of AmaWaterways’ new Colombia river cruise have sold out until the end of May, Co-Owner Greg Murphy has revealed ahead of the new itinerary’s launch on 15 March.

Pandaw will launch a new 14-cabin K-class ship on the Upper Irrawaddy in Myanmar, with construction on the Kanee Pandaw now underway at the cruise line’s Mandalay shipyard.

Virtuoso has seen network sales rebound beyond pre-pandemic levels, with Chairman & CEO Matthew Upchurch confident that growth will continue well into the future despite challenges from technological advancements like AI and growth in direct bookings.

AmaWaterways Co-Founder Kristin Karst is stepping down from her role as Executive Vice President to take on the new position of Chief Brand Ambassador.

Janelle Ramsey, PONANT State Manager QLD & NT and Kristina Sambaher, PONANT State Manager NSW & ACT showcased Le Jacques Cartier in Cairns last weekend, offering an immersive experience for trade partners.

Travellers keen to experience North Vietnam in style can now embark on an all-inclusive five-day/four-night luxury package from Heritage Line that highlights the vibrant city of Hanoi and the stunning beauty of Halong and Lan Ha Bays.

Silversea’s guests will discover the authentic cultures of eight countries during the voyage, including Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, China, Japan, South Korea, the Philippines, and Singapore.

Geoff Freeman, President and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, says existing screening and Customs processes for visitors to the United States of America continue to lag behind other nations, and needs urgent attention.

Minor Hotels and independent B2B travel technology marketplace HBX Group, have announced the global expansion of their preferred distribution partnership.

Virtuoso is putting the final touches to its 2025 Virtuoso Forum which will be held in Perth/Boorloo, Western Australia from 24 to 26 February 2025, with 190 industry leaders and luxury experts from across Australia and New Zealand set to attend.

Azamara sister ships, Azamara Pursuit and Azamara Onward, met in Sydney yesterday for the first time ever, as the cruise line underscored its commitment to the Australia and New Zealand markets.