North America’s largest provider of ski holidays, Ski.com, has been accepted into Virtuoso’s exclusive portfolio of luxury travel partners, comprised of more than 1,800 preferred suppliers in 100 countries.

Virtuoso has revealed its list of the “most exciting properties around the world” which will debut over the next six months. From the always popular France and Mexico to more exotic destinations, including Japan and Botswana, these hotels and resorts are setting new standards in the ultra-competitive luxury space.

The CEO of global luxury travel network, Virtuoso, has been confirmed as a keynote speaker at MTA – Mobile Travel Agents’ upcoming national conference. Matthew Upchurch is a long-standing associate of MTA co-managing directors Karen and Roy Merricks, who invited the Virtuoso boss for the group’s 20th anniversary conference taking place from 28 February to 1 March, 2020.

Strong relationships with the trade are viewed as the backbone for success of start-up cruise line, Virgin Voyages, says its Chief Commercial Officer Nirmal Saverimuttu.

The Canadian Rockies, Private Jets tours around the world, Sydney’s Bondi Beach and Tonga have made the Top 10 cut in Virtuoso’s ‘trips of a lifetime’ to experience in the 2020 Virtuoso Luxe Report.

US-headquartered tour operator, Collette, has been accepted into Virtuoso’s exclusive portfolio of luxury travel partners, comprised of more than 1,800 preferred suppliers in 100 countries.

Australian travellers in 2020 are seizing the day and prioritising trips now, powered by the belief that customised experiences are the best investment of their money and time, according to the latest Virtuoso Luxe Report.

Virgin Galactic has unveiled the spacewear its Astronauts will wear on their space missions, now expected to commence in 2020. The custom-fit uniforms comprise of a base layer, spacesuit, footwear, training suit and limited-edition astronaut jacket.

Virtuoso recognised its Global Award Winners during Virtuoso Travel Week’s Gala Dinner in Las Vegas, identifying outstanding advisors and agencies across the globe, including those in the Asia Pacific region.

Following a recent full-resort renovation, Wakaya Club and Spa in Fiji’s Lomaiviti Group is open with a fresh new look in each of its 10 bures. Earlier this year, Wakaya Club and Spa debuted a stunning full renovation makeover which followed a change in management.

Virgin Galactic has revealed the first look at the interior fit-out of its Gateway to Space building at Spaceport America in New Mexico. The work completed showcased two floors of the building primarily focused on spaceflight operations, which also incorporates communal spaces designed for use in the future by Virgin Galactic customers, along with their friends and families. Completion of this interior work means the spaceport facility is now operationally functional and able to support Virgin Galactic’s flight requirements.