September 10, 2024
The Luxury Cruise Event in Sydney enticed 500+ ‘ready to book’ consumers
Travel Associates’ inaugural Luxury Cruise Event lured more than 500 keen-to-book cruisers to the Hyatt Regency Sydney last Sunday, with crowds amassing at the doors to the Grand Ballroom eagerly awaiting for the doors to open at 10am.
Read More…September 6, 2024
More than 25 advisor + client events in Australia and NZ to push ’26/’27 program
Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ biggest-ever annual New Season Launch event series kick off next week, with limited spaces still available for advisors and their clients.
Read More…September 6, 2024
Emirate and VOYA introduce bespoke Eau de Toilette fragrances
Emirates creates new exclusive fragrances with luxury organic brand, VOYA
Read More…September 6, 2024
As revealed exclusively by LATTE, the Chianti Experience is just the start
Abercrombie & Kent (A&K) has officially announced the debut of A&K Private Estates, a new offering exclusively revealed by LATTE last month. The new collection comprises five meticulously curated villas in Tuscany, available exclusively through A&K for the summer of 2025. These handpicked estates, ranging from restored farmhouses to ancient towers, represent the pinnacle of luxury, perfect for multi-generational families and special celebrations.
Read More…September 6, 2024
simply MORE inclusions to be phased out on 30 September 2024
Oceania Cruises will include shipboard gratuities automatically in its cruise fares for stateroom attendants, butlers, and dining waitstaff, effective 1 January 2025. The change is part of Oceania Cruises’ newly unveiled Your World Included™ brand value promise. Previously, gratuities had been included selectively as travel partner or loyalty club amenities or for guests from certain regions of the world.
Read More…September 5, 2024
Chris Austin, President – Americas urges advisors to lean into the ‘value pricing’
Explora Journeys has flagged the likely introduction of voyages to Australia in the coming years, potentially over the summer of 2027/28, LATTE can reveal.
Read More…September 5, 2024
New ship’s entry enables program expansion into ‘small ship cruises’
Aurora Expeditions today formally announced its 2026 Arctic and Beyond season, offering first-time voyages to Southeast Asia, the Mediterranean and the Atlantic Coast.
Read More…September 5, 2024
Corporate Traveller senior exec Alison Zacher tapped to lead ultra-luxe network
Flight Centre Travel Group and Scott Dunn have announced the appointment of Alison Zacher as the new Global Managing Director for the luxury travel brand.
Read More…September 3, 2024
Intimate media gathering in Sydney for media partners including LATTE
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group extended a warm welcome to key Australian media, including LATTE, at an intimate sit-down dinner held at the renowned Quay restaurant on Monday evening.
Read More…September 3, 2024
SVP, Global Ops discusses ‘consistent globally’ approach of luxury consortia
The sharing of best practices between Virtuoso’s regional offices could see the import of a ‘new to network’ Connects event for the Australia and New Zealand market, LATTE can reveal. The potential new event would be inline with Virtuoso’s mission to be “consistent globally” in standards and strategy, says Michael Londregan, SVP of Global Operations.
Read More…August 30, 2024
Tiered benefits that cater to members at different levels of expertise
Ensemble has announced the launch of a new Certification Program, a strategic initiative designed to enhance the knowledge, skills, and expertise of its members, regardless of where they are in their career journey.
Read More…August 30, 2024
Inaugural Verified Air Travel Awards to be announced in October
Forbes Travel Guide will launch its inaugural Verified Air Travel Awards in October based on input from the world’s top luxury travel advisors and elite global travellers.
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