July 18, 2025
Black comedies, intense dramas, gripping thrillers… and that’s just the movies
Hurtigruten’s iconic Norwegian Coastal Voyages will reach a potential audience of tens of thousands around Australia over the coming weeks, with the experience featured as a precursor to a series of art-house films playing at Palace Cinemas, from now until mid August.
Read More…July 18, 2025
Kristen Lazaric appointed to the newly created role of General Manager
The owners/publishers of LATTE are thrilled to announce an expansion of our team with the appointment of Kristen Lazaric to the newly created role of General Manager.
Read More…July 18, 2025
Three unforgettable journeys by land and sea
With over 130 years of experience exploring Norway, Hurtigruten knows that the most rewarding way to explore the Nordics is to slow down and take the scenic route – by land and by sea.
Read More…July 17, 2025
Digital B2B marketplace acquires Australian travel companies corporate arm
Penny Spencer, Founder and Managing Director of Spencer Travel, has confirmed the sale of the company’s corporate travel division to LodgeLink, a Black Diamond Group company (that offers a digital marketplace for B2B crew accommodation, travel and logistics), marking a significant milestone in the businesses’ 26-year history.
Read More…July 17, 2025
Bellagio’s Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni has joined the portfolio
Earlier this week, Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni in Bellagio was admitted into Relais & Châteaux, becoming the first property in the portfolio to be located on Lake Como.
Read More…July 16, 2025
‘Seabourn Club’ will be overhauled, with new benenfits and award structure
Seabourn has confirmed enhancements to its loyalty program, “Seabourn Club”, to reflect the needs and preferences of today’s luxury traveller. The update follows feedback from a past passenger survey and trade partner feedback, scoping the response of Seabourn guests to tweaks to the scheme.
Read More…July 15, 2025
The residences are located in the city’s vibrant Sukhumvit Soi 38 area
La Clef Bangkok by The Crest Collection, part of The Ascott Limited portfolio, has opened in the city’s vibrant Sukhumvit Soi 38 area, bringing the brand’s signature “story-driven luxury concept” to Thailand for the first time.
Read More…July 10, 2025
Contemporary transformation for Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo
Ideally located steps from Casino Square, the Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo enjoys a fabulous location overlooking the Mediterranean, the Rock, and the Port of Monaco.
Read More…July 7, 2025
Think meaning and emotional connection over mere extravagance
High-net-worth (HNW) travellers are reimagining how they explore the world, seeking meaning and emotional connection over mere extravagance, according to a new report from the Luxury Group by Marriott International.
Read More…July 7, 2025
The new campaign is just as much about service culture as messaging
With properties ranging from heritage icons to remote resorts, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is leaning into its differences while unifying the guest experience around personal, heartfelt moments as part of a new repositioning strategy.
Read More…July 7, 2025
The problem is not as widespread as it may seem, says the tourism body
With Japan experiencing a significant boom in tourism following the COVID-19 pandemic, Japan National Tourism Office (JNTO) has downplayed concerns around overtourism, insisting it is “not an issue” in the vast majority of the country.
Read More…July 4, 2025
ANZ will play a key part in its plans to reach 100 properties by 2040
Langham Hospitality Group is setting its sights firmly on Australia as a key market for future growth, with a multi-pronged approach that includes renovation of its flagship Melbourne property, continued focus on its Gold Coast address and actively scouting for new developments in Sydney and beyond.
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