Oceania Cruises has confirmed that Brennan Quesnele will become its new Senior Vice President of Sales, moving across from sister brand Norwegian Cruise Line to take up the role.

Crystal has announced a new payment structure that will pay travel advisors commission on all cruise bookings earlier than ever before, with the change effective immediately.

Explora Journeys has unveiled its Winter 2026-2027 itineraries, with the new season promising adventures to “idyllic islands” and “parched deserts” aboard EXPLORA I, EXPLORA II, and EXPLORA III.

Quark Expeditions is marking 35 years of Antarctic exploration with a series of firsts, with its 2026-27 program featuring the addition of all-suite, all-balcony expedition ship World Voyager.

Fledgling cruise line Resorts World Cruises has decided against renaming former P&O Cruises Australia vessel Pacific Explorer as Star Scorpio when it joins its fleet in March, instead settling upon Star Voyager as its new name.

Emirates Skywards, the loyalty program of Emirates and flydubai, has expanded its partnership with Accor’s loyalty program ALL, enabling seamless conversions between the two schemes.

Luxury Africa travel specialists Forth & Wonder recently hosted an exclusive famil in Kenya, rewarding five travel agents with an immersive first-hand experience of the country’s rich culture, wildlife, and diverse travel experiences.

Marriott International has reported a record-breaking year of growth in the Asia Pacific excluding China (APEC) region, with luxury a strong focal point.

Adventure tourism company Experience Co is seeking to strengthen the trade presence of its Wild Bush Luxury brand across Australia and New Zealand with the appointment of local sales and marketing specialist The Unique Tourism Collection (UTC).

Radisson Collection is set to expand its footprint in 2025 with a wave of new openings across the globe, which began with the launch of the Radisson Collection Resort, Galle in January.

A new complimentary specialty restaurant, Basil + Bamboo, will be rolled out across the Windstar Cruises fleet, with Star Seeker to feature the new offering when it debuts in December 2025.

Anantara Hotels & Resorts has made its India debut with the opening of Anantara Jewel Bagh Jaipur in Rajasthan’s Pink City.