The search is on for a new Head of Sales of Collette Australia as David Farrar transitions into the newly created role of Sales Engagement Manager, Australia.

White Desert, Antarctica’s leading expedition company, has released The Dr. Jones Collection, which will kick off in September 2025. The first of a series of new South American itineraries, the program begins with a trip from Peru to Patagonia.

As demand for meaningful, culturally immersive travel continues to rise among high-end travellers, small group touring company Collette is prioritising an experience-first approach over bells-and-whistles luxury.

The Travel Corporation’s high-end small-group journeys operator, Luxury Gold, has unveiled a new itinerary called Spectacular Scotland. Developed in direct partnership with Visit Scotland, the 10-day tour will launch in 2026.

Abercrombie & Kent (A&K) is introducing a series of culinary-inspired itineraries, designed to showcase the vibrant flavours and rich cultural traditions of France, India and Vietnam, beginning this August, these three new Small Group Journeys centred on food.

Collette is offering travel advisors a chance to earn $1,500 commission bonus on every new 2026 group booking with 15 or more paying guests. The promotion runs from 1 April to 31 May 2025. Group travel requires 15 or more paying travellers *.

Abercrombie & Kent, Crystal and Cox & Kings all achieved record sales in 2024, and 2025 has commenced strongly for the A&K Travel Group businesses, says Cristina Levis, Group CEO.

Tauck hosted 76 guests, consisting of 45 Australian travel advisors plus their guests, at the Tauck Australia Academy in Portugal last week.

Tauck’s decision to shut down all of its operations for close to a week for a recent celebration of its 100-year milestone is a reflection of its dedication to its employees and partners, according to Managing Director Australia David Clark.

Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group (AKTG) is undergoing a significant rebranding, integrating all business aspects under a unified platform. The transformation includes technological upgrades, extensive research, people development and product evolution to enhance customer experiences.

Specialist Nordic tour operator 50 Degrees North has unveiled two new itineraries designed to showcase the hidden gems of Norway through a “hyper-local” lens.

Design Hotels has introduced short duration trips in Europe. The new initiative with Design Anthology UK – an influential media brand in the European design scene – offers like-minded individuals the opportunity to commune, connect, and create while discovering unique corners of the world.