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.

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.

Emirates creates new exclusive fragrances with luxury organic brand, VOYA

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.

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.

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.

Aurora Expeditions today formally announced its 2026 Arctic and Beyond season, offering first-time voyages to Southeast Asia, the Mediterranean and the Atlantic Coast.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.