Captain’s Choice has unveiled its new itineraries for 2025, expanding its portfolio of exceptional journeys. The small group, private jet adventure specialist offers itineraries from remote frontiers to iconic landmarks, with each journey emboding the spirit of exploration with unmatched comfort and luxury.

Melbourne-based luxury travel designer Forth & Wonder has achieved Virtuoso Preferred status after being accepted into the global network’s stable of partners.

Abercrombie & Kent is preparing for a brand refresh and website overhaul that will include the luxury travel company’s first trade portal offering.

New luxury capacity building course for Australian tour operators

Tauck will introduce its first-ever tour of Colombia in 2025, with nine departures scheduled for an in-depth nine-day exploration of the South American country. The company has also added its inaugural Tauck Bridges family travel adventure in Japan, capitalising on the strong demand for the destination.

G Adventures’ new premium-end program has been a runaway success since its launch last year, says company Founder and CEO Bruce Poon Tip, with the adventure specialist rapidly expanding its Geluxe Collection to now encompass 45 itineraries in 26 countries.

Tauck this week cemented its leadership transition plan which will see Dan Mahar, CEO since 2008, succeeded by Jennifer Tombaugh, President since 2011, effective October 2024.

Tauck will resume touring to Cuba for the first time in four years with a refreshed week-long itinerary launching in October 2024. The enhanced ‘Cuba: A Cultural Odyssey’ offers six departures this year through to late December, all of which have sold out.

Italian Villa Vacations has limited space remaining on its 2024 Tuscany Chapter small group tour. The trip promises a relaxed and immersive cultural experience with locals, and dining on arguably the world’s best cuisine.

Abercrombie & Kent is launching a new Private Jet journey in 2025 that explores the vast continent of Africa on one epic 23-day adventure. The luxury travel provider has curated an innovative itinerary spanning seven countries, including, for the first time on an A&K Private Jet journey, Tunisia.

Australian luxury travel specialist, The Tailor, is commemorating 25 years of pioneering Australian hand-crafted journeys in 2024 with the release of a new 4-week long itinerary that celebrates Australia’s unique heritage and iconic destinations, legends, and landmarks.

Global luxury tour operator Kensington Tours has shared the results of its luxury traveller survey which focused on the behaviors and inclinations of affluent holidaymakers. The study of 400 North Americans by Opinium Research, involved 400 adults, each from household earnings over US$250,000, and have experienced luxury trips of at least US$10,000 in the past five years.