Marking a quarter-century of curating extraordinary travel experiences, Sanctuary Retreats, part of the A&K Travel Group family, has confirmed the complete reimagining and rebuilding of two of its flagship African properties: Gorilla Forest Camp in Uganda, soon to be Gorilla Forest Lodge, offering unparalleled proximity to mountain gorillas, and Baines’ Lodge in Botswana, renowned for its unique Okavango Delta adventures.

A&K Travel Group, the parent company of luxury brands including Abercrombie & Kent, Crystal, Sanctuary Retreats, Cox & Kings and Akorn, is mulling a possible Initial Public Offering (IPO), says Cristina Levis, Group CEO.

Crystal has revealed a new collaboration with world-renowned chef Massimiliano and Raffaele Alajmo. Massimiliano, the youngest chef ever to be awarded three Michelin stars, and Raffaele, his equally talented brother and co-owner of their celebrated restaurants, will bring their unparalleled expertise to specialty dining venue Osteria d’Ovidio on Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony.

Crystal has unveiled a new state-of-the-art booking engine, designed to streamline and enhance the booking experience for travel advisors. Going live today, Crystal says the new platform offers unparalleled ease of use, advanced features and support tailored to meet the needs of today’s travel professionals.

For early-bookers keen to secure their preferred itineraries, dates and suites with Crystal, the cruise line has revealed its timeline of release of inventory on its highly anticipated 2026 itineraries, as a prelude to the official launch. The advanced notification aims to provide “ample advanced noticed” for guests to plan their next voyage, Crystal said.

A&K Travel Group’s Akorn Cruise Destination Management (Akorn Cruise DMC) has revealed a strategic reorganisation of its cruise DMC division in order to further enhance its services and support its continued growth in this thriving sector.

Crystal and Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for two ships set to “redefine high-end travel on the seas”. The 690-passenger, 61,800-gross-ton ships will feature a host of amenities and innovative designs. Interior design will feature the most precious marbles, Italian fabrics and natural materials, offering a level of research and sophistication typically reserved for high-end private residential properties.

Crystal has announced a new collaboration with Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer (SBM), a leader in the world of entertainment and gaming, to host the first and only Casino de Monte-Carlo at sea. Crystal Symphony will have a casino reintroduced during the Chairmen’s Cruise departing from Venice on 14 November, and on Crystal Serenity this December.

Crystal has announced “significant advancements” in its global reservations and trade sales operations including the Asia Pacific team exclusively based in the Melbourne regional headquarters.

A&K Travel Group has taken a major step forward with its four new ships, revealed last July, announcing an exclusive partnership with architect Adriana Granato and a long-term collaboration with naval architects, Giacomo and Loreno Mortola.

A&K Travel Group Ltd has announced a groundbreaking new paid parental leave policy. The company will now provide a minimum of 18 weeks paid parental leave, setting a new standard for the travel industry, and demonstrating its commitment to equality and employee well-being.

EXCLUSIVE: Abercrombie & Kent’s biennial Club 100 conference will transition to a global event in 2026, incorporating Australia and other international markets, LATTE can reveal.