Canada’s iconic Rocky Mountaineer will potentially welcome new sister rail brands under its overarching parent company, Armstrong Collective, LATTE can reveal.

Since Orient Express first re-emerged in 2016, following a near-40-year disappearance, and its subsequent acquisition by Accor, the company is in its “most exciting phase” of its renaissance, according to Gilda Perez-Alvarado, Chief Strategy Officer of Accor and CEO of Orient Express.

More than three-quarters of Virtuoso travel advisors have observed more interest among their clients in booking sustainable travel experiences when compared to five years ago. In developing its sustainability initiatives, Virtuoso determined three pillars it would focus on: supporting local economies, protecting the planet and celebrating culture—which, in that order, are of most to least importance according to Virtuoso clients.

Tauck is making a strategic play at a younger demographic to its traditional touring program, introducing Tauck by Roam. Jeremy Palmer, President at Tauck gave LATTE an exclusive heads up on the program at Virtuoso Travel Week on Tuesday this week ahead of the formal announcement. Proud of our 100 year legacy, but always looking to move forward.

Swan Hellenic will sail the Asia Pacific region for the first time in 2026 following the return of SH Minerva which was out of operation for three-years due to sanctions against its previous leasing company, and its ties to Russia.

Virtuoso has revealed it is set to introduce new Community focused ‘On Tour’ events.

Despite the perception that “travel is down,” Virtuoso is reporting that all travel categories are up when compared to 2024 numbers. Said Misty Belles, Vice President, Global Public Relations for Virtuoso: “Luxury travel just behaves differently.”

At Virtuoso Travel Week, taking place in Las Vegas this week, Matthew Upchurch, Chairman and CEO, and other executives from Virtuoso shared at its opening session Sunday night a slew of tech updates that are available to the network’s members.

Despite speculation that international travellers are shying away from the US, Virtuoso Global Luxury Traveller Report 2025 has revealed otherwise.

Virtuoso Travel Week 2025 has kicked off Las Vegas, with more than 4,800 top luxury travel professionals from 107 countries gathering for a frenzied week of collaboration, connection, and strategic growth.