Luxury travel news

Oceania Cruises 'simplifies' pricing structure in bid to 'double' UK trade sales

Speaking on the line’s new Allura ship, sales bosses Nathan Hickman and Louise Craddock laid out exactly how the brand plans to sell more cruises through the UK travel trade

New APT Luxury brand 'to help agents better match clients with group's products'

APT said the rollout marked ’the first step in a series of efforts’ to help trade partners more clearly differentiate between the group’s brands and their respective audiences

Inside Hotel Eden Roc: Switzerland's answer to beach-loving clients

Flamboyant and fabulous, Hotel Eden Roc’s rebirth brings classic Italian glamour to Lake Maggiore.

Designer Travel Academy graduates hit £1 million in sales

The four luxury travel advisors collectively reached the impressive figure despite being new to the industry.

Jurassic Park meets luxury: Inside Corfu's newest adults-only resort

Ella Resorts has just opened its third property in Greece – here’s why clients should head to Alkyna, on Corfu’s beguiling west coast.

Navigating Explora Journeys’ next wave: new UK roles will focus on growing agent sales

Explora Journeys marked another brand milestone this week, with Anna Nash showing deep recognition for advisors in trusting the brand and helping her reshape perceptions of cruising

Luxury agency reveals ‘off the charts’ response after client appreciation event

Elite Travel Boutique is already reaping the benefits of hosting an exclusive lunch for its top customers

Why agents need to sell this up-and-coming gem of the UK

The UK seaside resort that should be on agents’ radar with new hotels, activities, golf and gourmet distractions aplenty

High-end homestay brand launches time-saving tool for luxury travel advisors

Onefinestay will give the 30,000 advisors it works with around the world exclusive access to its new booking portal.

First luxury sleeper train in England and Wales makes maiden journey

The Britannic Explorer, a Belmond Train, will make its inaugural trip on 21 July, marking a significant milestone for luxury rail travel in the UK.

These three travel advisors drove £500,000 in sales for Carrier in a year – here's how

The three advisors are responsible for making up half of the luxury operator’s growth sales over the past 12 months.

Agent reveals enquiries jumped after celebrity client's surprise announcement

Rebecca Murphy, founder of Travelista, has seen a surge in interest since organising a luxury holiday for Coleen Nolan.

Agents offer ‘cut-through’ for luxury cruise line as clients ‘book years in advance’

Expert insights about cruise booking trends were shared during an exclusive event hosted by TTG Luxury and Explora Journeys.

Luxury operator reveals agents’ ‘trickiest’ concierge request as demand for VIP service grows

Carrier has expanded its concierge team following a 37% increase in monthly enquiries for the elite service compared to last year.

Agency launches guide to warn clients after concerns over travel scams

Designer Travel has launched a lengthy manual for customers on travel security after falling victim to a fraudulent enquiry.

Luxury, chaos and culture: why Delhi is the trip clients didn’t know they needed

India’s colourful capital will captivate visitors with its architecture, food and history, but where do you start to plan a memorable itinerary for clients?

Luxury travel boss warns AI misuse would be ‘outrage to luxury’

Little Emperors founder Rebecca Masri says AI has benefitted the luxury travel business, but vows it will never replace its human advisors.

Luxury agents share red flags for a time-wasting client

From price matching to upgrade demands, these are luxury advisors’ biggest turn-offs when dealing with potential customers.

Exsus names top agents for 2025 as trade sales continue to boom

The luxury tour operator hosted its annual Travel Agent Awards ceremony in London on Friday, marking the fifth edition of the celebratory event.

Carrier unveils plans for accreditation of ‘authentic’ agents at second annual retreat

The luxury operator shared more details on the accreditation programme at its annual retreat earlier this week.

Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group secures approval to launch in Ireland

The group, which comprises Abercrombie & Kent, Cox & Kings and Crystal, can now sell to customers in the republic for the first time

Top luxury agencies set to be recognised as part of innovative new awards programme

The new initiative by TTG Luxury is set to offer luxury agencies in the UK & Ireland access to first-of-its-kind recognition opportunity.

Experiential travel reigns but climate is still volatile: luxury experts reveal 2025 travel trends

TTG and PwC once again join forces to present Agenda 2025 Summer Breakfast with a focus on the key drivers affecting luxury travel and its clients in the year ahead

The secret Spanish foodie haven that will leave clients hungry for more

Food and wine is an obsession in Spain’s Costa Brava, where 12 restaurants boast an incredible 17 Michelin stars between them.