Luxury

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Matthew Upchurch on 40 years at Virtuoso: ‘This has never been a business. This has been a calling’
Luxury

Orient Express has opened a hotel in a 15th-century palazzo in Venice
Luxury
Marriott is launching its first brand dedicated exclusively to luxury wellness
Luxury, Hotels & Resorts
New luxury safari lodge opens its doors in South Australia’s Mallee Plains
Luxury, Hotels & Resorts

Advisory Board

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Goldman Travel Group’s Anthony Goldman: time for plans over panic
Luxury
Industry experts on why calm among luxury travel advisors is key during the Middle East conflict
Luxury, Leadership, Industry Hq, Interviews, Advisory Board
AKTG launches global advisory board to strengthen industry partnerships
Luxury, Advisory Board

Air

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Etihad flights to and from Australia now all have the latest business class suites
Luxury, Air
Revived ‘Kangaroo Route’ departs Sydney 80 years after original launch
Luxury, Air

Air India is bringing First Class flights to Melbourne
Luxury

Cruise

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Cruise cancellations ‘very low’ amid Middle East crisis as luxury lines back advisors
Luxury, Latest News, Cruise
One word lies at the heart of everything Ponant does, says its new CEO 
Luxury, Cruise, Latest News, Cruise
Four Seasons’ first superyacht has made her maiden voyage
Luxury, Cruise
Viking unveils world-first hydrogen-powered cruise ship set for 2026 launch
Luxury, Cruise

Culinary

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Athens Capital Hotel: where elevated dining meets enviable city views
Luxury
Journey Beyond joins Tasting Australia 2026 on epic statewide eat-and-drink trails
Luxury, Culinary
REVIEW: Ayrburn, Queenstown, where heritage and hospitality converge in the Southern Alps
Luxury, Culinary, Reviews

Culture

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More product. More support. Zero guesswork: How A&K is changing the game for advisors
Luxury, Culture, Interviews
Hamilton Island launches first cultural experience with an Indigenous guide
Luxury, Touring, Latest News, For Good, Culture

Now is the best time to visit Egypt, here’s why
Luxury

Events

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Virtuoso reveals 2026 ANZ award winners at Auckland Forum
Luxury, Events
Virtuoso wraps ANZ Forum with human connection front and centre as Upchurch marks 40 years
Luxury, Events
Virtuoso ANZ Forum: Only 7% of clients cancelling travel despite Middle East crisis
Luxury, Events
‘Beware the threat of sameness’: Virtuoso opens Auckland ANZ Forum with timely reminder
Luxury, Events

Hotels & Resorts

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Mondrian penthouse sets “new benchmark” in luxury accommodation on the Gold Coast
Luxury
Accor Middle East CEO Duncan O’Rourke says now’s the time to focus and position for recovery
Luxury, Hotels & Resorts
Hotel review: the wine country B&B transformed into one of NZ’s most luxurious boutique hotels
Luxury, Hotels & Resorts

Interviews

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AKTG’s Susan Haberle on meeting the needs of a new market and the power of personalisation
Luxury, Cruise, Interviews
“Everybody kind of hated us,” Luxury Escapes CEO and Co-founder Adam Schwab on agent hub gains, Maldives flights and store success
Luxury, Industry Hq, Latest News, Companies, Interviews, Interviews

The invite-only group creating exclusive access for luxury advisors by design with 100% member satisfaction
Luxury

Opinion

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Luxury Unpacked: Industry experts on what defines luxury travel  
Luxury, Industry Hq, Opinion, Podcasts
Luxury Unpacked Podcast: Luxe-jacking and the top trends facing the industry now
Luxury, Industry Hq, Opinion, Podcasts
Top luxury African safaris handpicked by Africa specialist Ivona Siniarska
Luxury, Opinion
Opinion: Luxury travel leader, Fiona Dalton on post-corporate life, mentoring and menopause
Luxury, Industry Hq, Opinion, Opinion

Reviews

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Ship review: A Christmas market cruise on Viking Rolf with Robyn and Murray Sinfield
Luxury
Ship review: sailing the Med on one of Viking’s newest ocean ships
Luxury, Cruise, Cruise, Reviews
Sailing through history in the Med on board Viking Vela
Luxury, Cruise, Reviews

Sustainability

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Entire Travel Group launches ‘Locally Made’ as six-star luxury loses its pull
Luxury, Touring, Latest News, Sustainability
Maldives has a new adults-only resort dedicated to marine preservation
Luxury, Hotels & Resorts, Sustainability

Elements of Byron marks 10 years as Byron Bay’s only beachfront luxury resort
Luxury

Wellness

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From pampering to purpose: the transformation of wellness tourism
Luxury, Wellbeing, Hotels & Resorts, Wellness
“It’s a decision detox”: Matt duBois on how Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat found its rhythm and loyal following
Luxury, Hotels & Resorts, Wellness
Luxury Unpacked: menopause, sex and grief retreats – the latest luxury wellness trends with Penny Spencer
Luxury, Industry Hq, Wellness, Interviews, Podcasts
Holistic wellness brand SIRO to open its first hotel in the US
Luxury, Hotels & Resorts, Wellness