Luxury

One Love – why everyone’s going to be talking about Jamaica

A new film about music legend Bob Marley and an increase in flights to Montego Bay is likely to boost tourism to Jamaica this spring

Luxpo set for full-day debut at The Berkeley in London this spring

Agents will enjoy one-to-one meetings at Luxpo, lunch at The Berkeley and a sneak peek of The Emory, London’s latest luxury hotel launch

Is this London’s most unique new hotel suite?

The King’s Lodge suite at The Connaught in Mayfair is an ode to the finest craftsman from the east

New partnership boosts Windstar distribution to UK agents

Windstar Cruises has partnered with Traveltek to offer UK travel agents access to GBP pricing, product information and itineraries

Red Savannah sets sights on doubling villa sales through trade

Red Savannah’s COO reports record growth for the operator amid plans to enhance its trade partnerships and product portfolio

Consumers ‘will spend more’ on travel in 2024 despite hardships, says NatWest

Consumers will continue to prioritise travel over other spend this year and are OK with dynamic pricing, NatWest reports

Silversea promotes industry veteran Massimo Brancaleoni to expanded sales role

Brancaleoni, who joined Silversea as senior vice-president, global sales in January 2023, has been named senior vice-president, global sales and revenue

Proud Experiences offers buyer support to attend trade show in LA

LGBTQ+ focused travel trade show Proud Experiences will return this June with an event in LA

Regent Seven Seas to grow trade team as it launches partner programme

Regent Elevate is designed to ‘empower’ travel agents across the globe, with educational courses; sales and marketing tools; and promotional offers

Exsus Travel’s Emily Rutter joins Pure Luxury as product manager

Rutter’s career in the luxury travel sector began six years ago, when she joined Elegant Resorts as team leader

Caribtours' specialist Slovenia tour operator brand launches to trade

Paul Cleary, chief executive of Just Slovenia parent company Caribtours, has told TTG ’agents were crying out’ for good suppliers to the country

Waldorf Astoria launches first Seychelles resort

Waldorf Astoria has debuted its first resort in the Seychelles, featuring 50 seafront villas and a range of eco-lux experiences

Grecotel unveils raft of new resorts and upgrades

Grecotel will open two hotels this year, as well as adding new villas, suites and upgrades among its 40 properties in Greece

Virtuoso grows UK footprint with new agency signings

Luxury travel network Virtuoso has accredited two new agency members including alpine specialist Oxford Ski Company

Is this the most fun you can have in St Moritz?

During a visit to one of Switzerland’s most exclusive boltholes, the Carlton Hotel, Madeleine Barber discovers mixing a luxury stay with snowy adventures is the perfect recipe for a winter holiday

Exploring the ski resort loved by Austrians – and alpacas

Pepper Collection offers a range of chalets and hotels to suit a range of tastes – including those of alpacas

Trade rep Claire Griffiths joins Saranta Associates as portfolio grows

Claire Griffiths has joined the hotel representation company to spread the word of its client portfolio to more agents and tour ops

A&K’s new trade sales chief details fresh agent focus

A&K’s new president of trade sales and business development Jennifer Charlton shares plans on growing the operator’s relationship with agents

British travel brands recognised in Walpole Power List

Leaders of British luxury travel brands featured heavily on this year’s Walpole Travel List, with a number of London hotels also spotlighted

Dnata Travel Group names Lesley Rollo as new UK chief

Lesley Rollo has been with dnata Travel Group for five years, most recently serving as managing director for its Travelbag brand

Dorchester Collection makes debut in Dubai

Dorchester Collection’s The Lana has launched in Dubai, with the first Dior Spa in the UAE to follow

Minor Hotels plots new Anantara resorts amid major expansion

Minor Hotels has plans to open more than 200 hotels including a handful under its flagship luxury brand Anantara

Former travel agent to join Classic Collection Holidays as regional sales manager

Adam Courtney joins Classic Collection Holidays as the new regional manager for Midlands and the North, having previously worked at Balkan Holidays and spending 18 years as a travel agent

Crystal hires river line’s UK sales lead

A-Rosa’s UK and Ireland managing director Lucia Rowe praised Stephen Joyner for his work during his time with the German river line