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Luxury Oceania DMC Southern Crossings will make its return to ILTM North America this year after an eight-year hiatus, as its business from the region rebounds to new heights. As the teams in Australia and New Zealand return to “full-strength” post-pandemic, Founder Stuart Rigg told LATTE that “the time is right” for Southern Crossings to…

Luxury travel agency 360 Private Travel is aiming to build a community of 12 high-calibre advisors in Australia in the next few years, as part of its…

South African Airways (SAA) says its competitively priced mixed-class fare is proving a major hit in the Australian market, with the airline reporting…

Greater understanding is required around tourism's role in driving lasting community development and real conservation impact in South Africa, according to Sabi Sabi Collection Marketing Director Jacques Smit. Speaking during a recent media event in Sydney, Smit stressed that tourism is more than just a leisure activity. He described it as “not…

A mid-October launch has been confirmed for Polar Latitudes Expeditions, the merger between Polar Latitudes and Albatros Expeditions, with all operations to…

'Stunning upgrades' are on the cards for Seven Seas Navigator when the vessel retires from sailing for Regent Seven Seas Cruises and is transferred to new…

Residential cruise start-up Crescent Seas will target Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) travel advisors from key luxury travel consortia as it grows its sales network, newly appointed ANZ Brand Ambassador Jason Gelineau has confirmed. Speaking to LATTE as Crescent Seas ramps up its presence in the local market, Gelineau explained that UHNW travel…

Explora Journeys’ decision to base two of its ships in the waters of the Red Sea and Arabian Peninsula in the 2027-2028 cruising season comes as demand for…

Explora Journeys will venture into Asia for the first time in 2027 with the launch of its inaugural Journeys through Asia program – with VP International…

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is continuing its global expansion with the opening of several new properties in key international cities, as it chases ambitious growth of its portfolio. This week saw the announcement of a new Seoul address for the luxury hotel brand, to open in 2030, rounding off a busy week which saw representatives from…