Luxury travel news

Luxury agent's clever strategy for staying in touch with clients year-round

Emily Grace has launched a luxury wellness agency that plans more than just holidays for health-conscious travellers.

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Orient Express La Minerva

Italy has an enduring attraction among luxury clients but there’s even more of a renaissance this year with excitement mounting as Orient Express prepares to open its first hotel. Orient Express La Minerva in Rome will also connect with the brand’s new La Dolce Vita Orient Express trains.

Agent ‘blown away’ by client’s souvenir after whirlwind India itinerary

Luxury travel advisor Victoria Bebb says she is keen to continue working with British artist Jemma Powell following the success of the trip.

Agent's ‘perfect’ place for finding family clients after winning TTG Luxury award

Claire Masse of Frangipani Holidays shares her top marketing insights after winning New Travel Designer of the Year at the TTG Luxury Travel Awards 2025.

Carrier names top agents ahead of Retreat 2025

The luxury tour operator recognised 30 trade partners at its annual awards ceremony in London on Thursday.

It's time to put agents over influencers: ‘We're selling, not inspiring’

Lotte Gossage is determined to support agents with her exclusive network, Hotel Fam Club.

Orient Express to launch world's largest yacht next summer

Orient Express Corinthian will take to the seas for the first time next summer.

What it’s like to ride Japan’s most exclusive sleeper train

Travellers must enter a ballot for the chance to secure a cabin on the The Seven Stars in Kyushu.

Gold Medal unveils fam trip 'hub' with exclusive offers for agents

The UK tour operator is continuing to invest in trade education after hosting more than 200 agents across 35 fam trips last year.

Beachcomber and Exoticca team up with ex-A&K head of agency sales' new venture

Richard Hey has revealed he has set up his own B2B representation company after leaving Abercrombie & Kent UK last week

Winners crowned at TTG Luxury Travel Awards 2025

Oasis Portfolio of Luxury Travel, Panache Cruises and Grecotel scooped two trophies apiece and the founders of Black Tomato were honoured for their industry contribution at the TTG Luxury Travel Awards 2025

Virtuoso boosts UK membership as part of global footprint expansion

The luxury travel network has welcomed four new UK agencies since 2024.

Homeworking agency opens first retail store with ‘sentimental’ backstory

Travology Travel has announced the Yorkshire agency as the first retail store in its collection.

Agents hail Grecotel as client expectations for luxury European trips rise

Elite advisors praised the Greek hotel brand for meeting the standards of their customers during an exclusive lunch event.

Sani-Ikos group to boost support for agents with trade-focused hiring spree

Six new roles have been created to support travel agents and tour operators

Winged Boots to open first retail shop after record year

The luxury travel agency is looking for three new advisors to join the team at its Shenfield store this May.

Travel agent shares Covid qualification that has clients 'going wild'

Karen Simmonds of Travel Matters decided to upskill during the pandemic to enhance her agency’s experience offerings

How agents can get VIP tickets for sold-out events – no membership needed

Go Privilege specialises in premium packages for concerts and sporting events.

Luxury operator Captain’s Choice to step up UK travel trade presence

Australian firm hopes to work with luxury travel agents to sell its escorted tours

The UK’s most luxurious new train is coming soon – here's how to sell it

A quintessentially British train will transport travellers to rural beauty spots this summer – but brace yourself, it comes with a hefty price tag

The White Lotus Season 3 hotels – everything travel agents need to know

If you’re anything like us, you’ve been hooked on The White Lotus ever since the premiere of its first season in 2021.

The show is a treasure trove of inspiration for any travel enthusiast, with its gorgeous locations gaining nearly as much attention from fans as its juicy plotlines.

Travel Sisterhood unveils expansion plans for 2025

Female-only luxury travel network wants to add new members in the UK and beyond

Elegant Resorts and If Only managing director Lisa Fitzell to stand down

Fitzell to stand down at the end of the month after seven years, with If Only general manager Gordon McCreadie poised to take over as MD of the two luxury brands

Black Tomato launches AI ‘feelings engine’ to inspire clients

Luxury travel company also unveils new range of “emotion-led” experiences and itineraries