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Gold Medal's peaks 'surpasses expectations' following recruitment drive
Year-on-year sales volumes with Gold Medal increased during each of the first three weeks of the year
Former Hummingbird specialist branches out with luxury agency
By Jodie Travel is the fledgling solo brand of Jodie Collett, whose father Roy is a legend of the luxury travel industry
Carrier reports record-breaking year via agents and launches overseas retreat
Sales through agents have reached new highs as the operator plans its first mini-conference
Moroccan hotelier spotlights Agadir for new opening
The View Collection has opened a property in the coastal city of Agadir, adding to a portfolio that already includes Rabat and Casablanca
Indian Ocean hotelier plots regional expansion

On an island known for large beach resorts, Constance Sakoa Boutik Mauritius has just 16 rooms, and is close to Trou aux Biches beach.

In its first foray to the island of Rodrigues, 350 miles to the east of Mauritius, the hotel group has added Constance Tekoma Rodrigues to its collection, featuring 32 rooms with private terraces and open-air bath tubs. The self-styled ‘lodge’ sits beside a white-sand beach with facilities including a swimming pool, restaurant, bar and spa. 

Crystal introduces special Chairmen’s Cruise
The new cruise will offer exclusive access to A&K’s leaders, who will share decades of experience in the industry and host a special dinner
New lodge set for Rwanda’s gorilla-trekking territory
The lodge in Volcanoes National Park will offer expert-led excursions to see the park’s resident mountain gorillas
InterContinental Maldives offers chance to swim with manta rays on annual retreat
Guests can join the resident Manta Trust team to document manta rays in the lagoon and contribute research and conservation efforts
What are luxury travellers of the future searching for?
As travellers seek more meaningful travel experiences, co-founder of The Future Laboratory Chris Sanderson explores what this means for luxury brands
The lux eco-resorts helping protect Malaysia's natural bounty
Malaysia’s eco-lux island resorts are perfect for clients who want to enjoy nature without forgoing creature comforts
Banyan shifts brand name and plans trade pop-ups
Banyan Tree Group will now be known as simply Banyan Group, with several products and initiatives signalling a busy year ahead
Kerry Golds named non-executive chair of PetsPyjamas
Former A&K chief Kerry Golds has been appointed non-executive chair of pet-friendly travel company PetsPyjamas
The Lux Collective makes East Africa debut in Zanzibar
The Lux Collective has expanded into east Africa with the opening of a new resort on the Tanzanian island of Zanzibar
One&Only expands upwards in Dubai
One&Only has expanded its collection to include a new city resort in Dubai set on multiple floors in new skyscraper One Za’abeel
Gran Melia's first Vietnam hotel makes debut
Spanish hotel giant Melia has opened it first resort in Vietnam, the Gran Melia Nha Trang, featuring almost 100 beachfront villas
Cruise industry veteran returns to Regent Seven Seas
Steve Odell will be responsible for ‘maximising opportunities’ across every booking channel at Regent Seven Seas
Silversea to disembark passengers to avoid Red Sea ports amid rising tensions
The line is in the process of organising flights home for the passengers impacted by its decision
Judges assemble for TTG Luxury Travel Awards 2024
Leading luxury retailers and luxury travel suppliers will begin judging the TTG Luxury Travel Awards 2024 next week
Citalia shares top 10 spots and expert tips for selling Italy
Italy specialist Citalia has published a destination guide detailing key selling points and sharing its top places for a holiday in the country.
A&K plans to launch new-build vessel on Nile next year
The luxury tour operator will add to its Nile-based river fleet in autumn 2025
Black Tomato details travel trends to watch for 2024
Black Tomato has published its travel trend predictions for 2024, with group travel and remote destinations becoming increasingly popular
Kempinski doubles Dubai portfolio with Address rebrands
Kempinski has revamped two former Address hotels in Dubai and reopened them under its luxury brand
Botswana classic Chobe Game Lodge hits major milestone in style
It’s been 50 years since Chobe Game Lodge opened in Botswana’s Chobe National Park – how have things changed?
Silversea christens latest ultra-luxury ship Silver Nova
Silversea has held its official christening ceremony for Silver Nova, naming the ship’s godmother as celebrity chef Nina Compton