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IHG to make Turks and Caicos debut with three new hotels
The hotel company will open three new resorts on the Caribbean island by 2027
Mandarin Oriental to open first Rome hotel in historic property
The luxury brand’s first Rome hotel will open in 2026, marking the fifth Italian hotel for the group
SeaDream unveils new ports for Caribbean and Mediterranean
The luxury yacht cruise line has added new ports to its summer and autumn sailings
Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection unveils interior design of second ship
Ilma will make its maiden voyage this September, marking the second ship in Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s fleet
Domes to launch beach-side glamping resort in Greece
The beachside resort will feature ‘luxent’ cabanas for an elevated glamping experience.
Manchester Airport to open private terminal for all airline passengers
The high-end lounge will be available to any airline passengers as a paid-for service.
Borgo Pignano: The luxury Tuscan retreat that takes guests 'back in time'
The historic Borgo Pignano has become one of Italy’s finest retreats over the past few years.
Luxury shoulder season travel on the rise, new trends report reveals
An increased number of luxury travellers are booking outside of peak holiday time, according to research by Globetrender
Grecotel appoints new business development manager for the UK and Ireland
The luxury Greek hotel company has expanded its team in the UK and Ireland to boost sales of its 40 properties
Lifestyle hotel opens in former Oxford department store
The boutique hotel will offer 101 guest rooms across seven floors.
How to book clients on the new Orient Express train ahead of Italian debut
The vintage-inspired train will make its debut from Rome in summer 2025.
How The Hari in London became one of the most sustainable hotels in the world
Meet Angela Montebello, the environmental engineer behind The Hari’s sustainability success
Explora Journeys’ Pioneers programme sees hundreds of agents sail on Explora I
The luxury cruise line offered agents a number of benefits as part of its Pioneers programme
Four Seasons to open fourth Japan hotel with ryokan floor
The luxury hotel group will open its first Osaka property in August with a mix of accommodation options
Luxury hotel brand shares why Menorca is Balearics’ ‘best-kept secret’ ahead of new opening
Menorca farmhouse Santa Ana is the latest addition to Vestige’s collection of restored luxury properties
Meet TTG Top 50's unexpected new top luxury agency
What started out as a small homeworking agency is now a global titan with its eye on a multi-billion luxury opportunity
Elegant Resorts launches new collection of bucket list trips

Featuring everything from island hopping to upscale rail travel, expedition cruising to wilderness safaris, the new collection highlights some of the operator’s most dream destinations via a range of 17 new itineraries.
 
With 2024 bookings to Vietnam up 50% year-on-year, the collection’s new Vietnam’s Cities, Culture and Coast 16-day exploration includes deluxe boat and train journeys from north to south, a private cooking demonstration by one of the country’s best-known chefs and the chance to cycle to meet the isolated fishing community of Viet Hai.
 

The luxury agency still attracting new clients after 35 years
Luxury agency Pettitts Travel targets new clients with what it hopes will be unique offerings
Hyatt adds hundreds of hotels to loyalty programme following Mr & Mrs Smith buyout
Members of World of Hyatt can now redeem points on 700 additional hotels that are part of Mr & Mrs Smith
Global Travel Collection unveils series of events for agents in London, LA and New York
Global Travel Collection’s events aim to unite luxury advisors with industry partners in three destinations
The trade show that helps boost business – and your wellbeing
Synergy – The Retreat Show connects travel advisors with wellness experts from all around the world.
Agent reveals highs and lows of planning ‘treacherous’ Point Nemo trip
Wanderlux’s Rebecca Puttock reveals how she helped her client achieve his goal of reaching the ultra-remote Point Nemo
If Only expands southern Africa programme for 2024
The luxury tour operator has added the three destinations to its portfolio following its successful South Africa launch in 2022.
Trailblazing LGBTQ+ travel event confirms speakers for fifth Proud 'Gathering'
Proud Experiences has grown to become the world’s largest LGBTQ+ travel conference since its launch in 2018