Luxury travel news

It’s time to enter the TTG Luxury Travel Awards 2024

Entries are now open for the largest-ever TTG Luxury Travel Awards at a new central London venue

Silversea boss hails cruise’s ‘incredible resurgence’ ahead of TTG Luxury Travel Awards

We speak to headline partner Silversea about the line’s latest developments and why the TTG Luxury Travel Awards are so important to the sector

Want to sell the new Four Seasons Yacht? Try and get on the waitlist now

Four Seasons Yacht marks the hotelier’s first foray into ultra-luxury cruising – and guests will have to wait to be invited

The Lux Collective's Paul Jones on trade sales, key trends and expansion plans

The brand’s chief executive explains why agents are so important, and the most popular trends he’s seeing among clients

Cunard partners with the British Film Institute for Queen Anne screenings

The line has announced a three-year partnership with the British Film Institute to show film screenings on Queen Anne

Soneva introduces new resort concept to the Maldives

The brand’s new concept launches in 2024, while separately an art-themed resort is scheduled to make its Maldivian debut this October

Meet Atlantis The Royal’s VIP butler who looks after stars like Beyonce and Jay Z

What happens behind the scenes, and how do the team ensure every request is answered with a ‘yes’?

Join the TTG Luxury Journey with Riverside Luxury Cruises this December

Luxury travel advisors are invited to join Riverside Luxury Cruises for a festive sailing along the Danube this December

Want to know what the best hotels in the world are? This new list aims to do just that

An Italian hotel has been named as the best in the world in new rankings for luxury hotels

Wildfoot Travel unveils details of its trade relaunch

The wildlife, nature and expedition cruise specialist is relaunching to the trade to help drive its ambitious growth plan

New Maldives resort to become region’s first permanent skydiving dropzone

The Maldives will welcome new resort Ifuru Island Maldives on 23 September

Raffles Hotels and Resorts opens new hotel in Boston

The 147-key Raffles Boston has opened its doors to guests, becoming the only North American outpost of the Raffles Hotels and Resorts brand

Agents help Lusso hit record-breaking sales, as it reveals top sellers

Travel agents’ soaring sales have helped make 2023 Lusso’s best-ever year, as the trade-only luxury operator reveals plans to target new partners

Banyan Tree Dubai to open in November

The existing Caesars Palace Dubai on Bluewaters Island will be replaced by Banyan Tree Dubai this November

Inspiring Travel launches ski programme

Inspiring Travel has announced a new ski portfolio spanning more than 20 resorts across Europe, Canada and the USA

Four Seasons to make its debut in the Dominican Republic

Four Seasons will expand into the Dominican Republic in early 2026 with a 95-key resort

First TTG Luxury Travel Summit speakers revealed

Luxury travel trends and becoming a purpose-driven business will be among the talking points

$3 billion Aman Group secures fresh investment

Aman has secured $360 million to help with expansion plans across lifestyle offshoots and new brand, Janu

Be treated like royalty on this flight-free French getaway

A Normandy chateau fit for a king makes the perfect accommodation for a multigenerational break

Oceania Allura’s inaugural season on sale 13 September

Overnight stays in Istanbul, Monte Carlo, Quebec City, Montreal and New York among options as Oceania Allura’s inaugural season revealed

Luxury operator adds Antarctic and Middle East cruises

Whale watching and visiting a Bedouin village are diverse new options included as Inspiring Travel adds more cruise

onefinestay woos agents with enhanced commission

Loyalty bonuses and a revamped agent portal are new from private rental company Onefinestay as it seeks to court agents

The Peninsula London opens in Belgravia

The opening follows a “three-decade search for the perfect location” in London

Luxury hospitality guru's tips on customer satisfaction

Filip Boyen, senior advisor for Corinthia Hotels and global ambassador for Forbes Travel Guide, reveals how the industry can earn and maintain customer trust