May 19, 2023
CEO Upchurch presents key capabilities luxury network is focused on
Virtuoso Chairman and CEO Matthew Upchurch believes the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) technology is an opportunity for travel advisors to strengthen trust with cautious consumers.
Read More…May 19, 2023
Montreal on show for luxury travel network’s annual owner/manager conference
Virtuoso kicked off its annual Symposium in Montréal, Canada on Wednesday, bringing together 385 of the industry’s most prestigious professionals from 35 countries.
Read More…May 12, 2023
Frank A Del Rio says alliance is “only getting started” 19 years in the making
Oceania Cruises recognised its global trade partnership with the Virtuoso luxury travel network aboard its new hardware, the luxurious Vista this week while sailing off the coast of Italy.
Read More…May 9, 2023
CTM-backed business sees cruise bookings surge well ahead of expectation
Corporate-focused travel company, 1000 Mile Travel Group, has witnessed exponential growth in cruising, beyond expectation, since expanding its operation into the United States last year.
Read More…April 18, 2023
Perth independent luxury travel agency makes first takeover
Perth’s Bicton Travel has announced its acquisition of Claremont Cruise and Travel Centre from agency owner, Lyn Murphy, effective July 2023.
Read More…April 18, 2023
LATTE chats with LUXE by itravel’s newly installed leader
More than 10 years of experience in the cruise industry and several years as a frontline travel advisor provides Cherie Bowman with solid footing to lead the new home-based travel advisor network, LUXE by itravel. As exclusively revealed by LATTE last week, itravel Managing Director Steve Labroski has recruited the cruise expert to head his new luxury division in the position of Head of Product, LUXE by itravel.
Read More…April 18, 2023
First Australian travel agency authorised by global authority on luxury hospitality
Melbourne Virtuoso travel agency FBI Travel has been named among the first Forbes Travel Guide-endorsed travel agencies in the world, and the first in Australia.
Read More…April 13, 2023
Events hosted by Uniworld, Luxury Gold, Lindblad Expeditions and Adventure World
The Travel Corporation family of brands recently showcased its Virtuoso partner brands to travel advisors across the luxury travel network. The TTC brands affiliated with Virtuoso include Uniworld Boutique River Cruises, Adventure World, Luxury Gold and Lindblad Expeditions.
Read More…April 7, 2023
Refreshed luxury alliance between cruise line and global travel agency network
The reborn Crystal has been accepted into Virtuoso’s exclusive portfolio of travel partners, comprising over 2,300 preferred suppliers in 100 countries.
Read More…April 6, 2023
LATTE chats with COO, Brad Bourland and SVP Global Ops, Michael Londregan
Virtuoso Asia Pacific has put the skids on its ambition to host a regional version of Virtuoso Travel Week in Australia, with concerns such an event might thin down partner participation at the annual Las Vegas show.
Read More…April 5, 2023
GM Sean Flakelar reveals ultra-luxe resort’s not-so ‘secret sauce’
Kokomo Private Island Fiji has cited trade partnerships with the likes of Virtuoso and American Express Centurion as “big producers” for the ultra-luxury resort, where demand has boomed since the pandemic.
Read More…March 31, 2023
LATTE chats with Cory Hagopian, SVP Sales & Partnerships
Virtuoso is assessing how it can evolve its hotel program to better benefit its high-net work individuals that are booking premium styles of accommodation, such as villas.
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