A panel of experts shared their insights into Thailand’s sustainable tourism and conservation initiatives at the W Sydney last week.

A 29-room historic boutique property will open in early 2025 in the heart of Cambridge township. The Clements Hotel, the original beaux-arts hotel, is named after Archibald Clements who built the original Masonic hotel in 1866 (later destroyed by fire and rebuilt in 1911).

The Maison Barrière Vendôme, the new five-star hotel in Paris from Barrière Group, will act as a tribute to “extraordinary women” when it opens in January 2025.

Carnival Corporation has overnight announced a number of moves within its global leadership team, including the departure of Natalya Leahy, President of Seabourn.

The Goldman Group and partners enjoyed a Yarra River cruise and “dine around Melbourne” as part of the recent 2024 Conference in Melbourne on the afternoon of Friday 15 November.

“One of the best networking events we’ve attended” was a common theme spoken by the Owners of Link Travel Group Member agencies last weekend at The Reef House Adults Retreat in Palm Cove.

Luxury travel show Luxperience has reported “overwhelmingly positive feedback” for its 2024 event which wrapped up on Friday with a cocktail event to thank industry partners and advisors for their support.

A&K Travel’s imminent brand refresh will reflect the evolution of the luxury customer and a shifting perception of luxury travel, according to A&K Australasia MD Deb Fox.

1 Hotels will tripe the size of its portfolio over the next three years, as it grows its presence beyond its US stronghold.

Anantara Hotels & Resorts is now welcoming guests to its new resort located north of Ubud in Bali.

Belmond has unveiled the interiors of L’Observatoire, a new artist-designed carriage which will join its Venice Simplon-Orient Express in March 2025.

HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) is already considering an expansion of its brand new collaboration with the University of Tasmania and its Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS).