AmaWaterways celebrates the christening of AmaMagdalena on Colombia’s Magdalena River

Luxury river cruise specialist AmaWaterways has officially christened AmaMagdalena, the first-ever luxury river cruise vessel to sail the storied waterway in Colombia. The ceremony took place in the UNESCO World […]
Carnival Cruise Line to launch overhauled Loyalty Programme – ‘Carnival Rewards’

Carnival Cruise Line has unveiled plans for a completely reimagined loyalty programme, Carnival Rewards, set to launch in June 2026. The revamped initiative marks a cruise industry first, introducing a […]
Qatar Airways crowned World’s Best Airline for ninth time at Skytrax 2025 World Airline Awards

Qatar Airways has once again been recognised as the World’s Best Airline by Skytrax The prestigious honour was announced at the 2025 World Airline Awards, often referred to as the […]
Jetstar launches historic Sydney–Hamilton route as Trans-Tasman expansion gains momentum

Jetstar has marked a major milestone in trans-Tasman aviation with the launch of its inaugural Sydney to Hamilton service, touching down just after 11am today the first international flight into […]
AmaWaterways appoints first-ever New Zealand based Sales Manager

Luxury river cruise specialist AmaWaterways has appointed Tracey Brennan as the company’s first New Zealand based Regional Sales Manager. This strategic move reinforces the cruise line’s commitment to strengthening its […]
American Airlines to debut all-new Boeing 787-9 on Auckland–Dallas route

American Airlines is set to introduce a refined long-haul experience between New Zealand and the United States with the launch of its next-generation Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on the Auckland (AKL) […]
Qantas to shut down Jetstar Asia

Qantas has announced it will wind down operations of its Singapore based low-cost carrier, Jetstar Asia, with a focus on consolidating the group’s core operations in Australia and New Zealand. […]
Mondrian Gold Coast makes its Australian debut

New lifestyle hotel blends elevated accommodation, culinary flair, and cultural programming on Burleigh Heads beachfront. The highly anticipated Mondrian Gold Coast has officially opened, introducing the globally renowned lifestyle brand […]
GenZs redefining luxury travel – how authenticity, sustainability and quiet aesthetics is taking centre stage

Globally, Gen Z travellers are rewriting the rules of luxury embracing deeper purpose, cultural immersion, and minimalism over material excess. The definition of luxury travel is undergoing a generational shift, […]
Latin America emerging as a key growth region, LATO 2025

Stronger connectivity, cultural depth, and diversified demand patterns open up fresh opportunities for travel advisors. Latin America is showing strong momentum in international tourism, with six key destinations Mexico, Costa […]