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Scenic has finally confirmed its highly guarded next-generation Discovery Yacht which will launch in April 2028 under the name and branding of Scenic Ikon. Already well under construction, Scenic Ikon’s first steel was cut in February 2025 and the hull laid in May. While the 26,500 gross tonne vessel will have an Ice Class…

Last week's SmartFlyer In Residence conference at the newly minted Mondrian Gold Coast included a panel discussion of travel advisors, providing insight on…

The newly formed Hurtigruten Nordic Alliance, comprised of several luxury travel agencies in Australia and New Zealand, has tasked the Norwegian brand to…

SmartFlyer Australia’s luxury travel advisors continue to grow at levels nearing their U.S. counterparts in terms of revenue generation, says Erina Pindar, Chief Operating Officer and Managing Partner of SmartFlyer. Speaking exclusively with LATTE this week at the SmartFlyer In Residence bi-annual conference held on the Gold Coast, New…

Nolan Burris, a Vancouver-based 46-year travel industry veteran, turned Training & Development Consultant for Signature Travel Network, offered a…

Luxperience has experienced significant growth in both partner and advisor participation this year, marking a notable expansion in the international luxury…

French expedition company, Exploris Expeditions & Cruises, has been placed in receivership by the Nantes Commercial Court, it has been revealed. Launched in 2021 and operating the former Silversea Cruises' luxury expedition ship, Silver Explorer, as the refurbished Exploris One (since 2023), the owners of Exploris are already discussing…

Abercrombie & Kent has expanded its DMC (destination management companies) presence in South America, this week confirming the acquisition of La…

Italy has been bumped as the top overseas destination for Australian and New Zealand luxury travellers for the first time in 20 years, relegated to number…

Robyn and Murray Sinfield of Home Travel Company in regional Tasmania, a long-standing member of Virtuoso, and part of FCTG's Luxury Travel Collection, has welcomed Cathi Burnett-Cosgrove to its boutique team of Travel Designers. Burnett-Cosgrove is the owner and designer of the Compass Society Group Travel which offers hand-crafted,…