Celebrity Xcel expands Edge-class options in Caribbean and Mediterranean
Celebrity Cruises’ newest Edge Series ship, Celebrity Xcel, has arrived in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, ahead of her inaugural season, adding fresh capacity and new product features for advisors selling contemporary […]
Owning the Journey: How modern travel agents can win before the booking
The traditional travel agent is undergoing a structural inversion, with distribution power shifting away from legacy channels and towards a fragmented, always-on marketplace shaped by digital platforms, lifestyle brands and […]
The Lake Como EDITION brings new-era luxury to Italy’s iconic shoreline
Marriott’s EDITION brand is set to redefine Lake Como’s luxury landscape with The Lake Como EDITION, a contemporary 148-room retreat in Cadenabbia that blends design-driven hospitality, serious culinary credentials and […]
World Ski Awards names Val Thorens ‘World’s Best Ski Resort’ for 2025
The World Ski Awards has revealed the winners of its 13th annual programme, with leading resorts, hotels, chalets and operators from across the globe recognised for setting the benchmark in […]
Tourism NT highlights ‘best kept season’ with new Top End trade training series
Tourism NT is inviting agents to take a fresh look at the Top End with the next edition of its Northern Territory Trade Training Program, focusing on what it calls […]
Michelin Guide confirms New Zealand debut putting Kiwi cuisine firmly on the global stage
The world’s most influential restaurant guide has confirmed its arrival in Aotearoa, marking a pivotal moment for New Zealand’s culinary and tourism sectors. The MICHELIN Guide will launch in New […]
Gourmet Camino – UTracks blends fine food with France’s famed Le Puy route
Food-focused walking holidays are gaining real traction with experienced travellers, and UTracks is leaning into that trend with a French itinerary that pairs one of Europe’s classic pilgrim trails with […]
NZICC marks milestone as SkyCity moves in ahead of 2026 opening
The New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC) has reached a key milestone, with SkyCity Entertainment Group officially taking occupancy as commissioning begins. The final phase of the $750 million project […]
AmaWaterways launches AmaMelodia expanding Colombia’s river cruise presence
AmaWaterways has officially launched AmaMelodia, its second luxury river cruise ship on Colombia’s Magdalena River, marking another major step in the line’s expansion into South America. Following the successful debut […]
Carnival to homeport in Auckland for the first time in 2027
Carnival Cruise Line will base Carnival Adventure in Auckland for a short May–July 2027 season, marking the brand’s first-ever New Zealand homeporting and signalling a deeper commitment to the market […]
