As global travel continues to rebound, luxury travel specialist Southern Crossings has reported a marked rise in demand for travel to Australia and New Zealand from ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) travellers, particularly from the US and the UK, who are driving a shift away from ostentatious luxury toward deeply personalised, exclusive experiences.

Not everything bearing the “luxury” label delivers on its promise, but Australia-based DMC Touring Treasures is determined to ensure that everything it offers its global clients lives up to the highest of expectations.

Abercrombie & Kent will continue to expand its global reach and luxury offering, with plans fast-tracked to develop a destination management company (DMC) in Bolivia in South America, LATTE can exclusively reveal.

The successful acquisition of Tokyo-based Destination Management Company RL Travel by Tweet World Travel has seen the DMC rebranded as Tweet Japan DMC, strengthening Tweet World Travel’s global presence and enhancing its expertise in the Asian travel market.

Boutique tour operator Beyond the Blue (BTB) has acquired Australia-based DMC Alquemie Travel, marking a significant expansion into the luxury travel market across Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific.

Abercrombie & Kent has open its newest Destination Management Company (DMC) in Mexico, now with offices in Mexico City and Merida. This strategic expansion to Mexico – exclusively foreshadowed by LATTE last April – reinforces A&K’s commitment to providing exceptional travel experiences in the region and aligns with the company’s plans to open a property in Mexico this year, also revealed by LATTE.

La Collection, an Australian-based curator of luxury hotels and travel experiences, has introduced a new division dedicated to representing exceptional destination management specialists. La Collection Destination Management Company, abbreviated to and known as LC DMC, is a strategic expansion and marks a significant milestone for the growing business.

EXCLUSIVE: Abercrombie & Kent is establishing a destination management company (DMC) in Indonesia, extending its foothold deeper in Southeast Asia as a provider of luxury services in the region. The move comes as A&K responds to increased demand for niche high-end products and experiences in Indonesia, and streamlining the end-to-end offering for travel partners.

Abercrombie & Kent has opened its latest Destination Management Company (DMC) in Mexico, as foreshadowed exclusively by LATTE in April. The strategic move solidifies A&K’s commitment to providing exceptional travel experiences in Latin America and coincides with the company’s plans to open a property in Mexico over the coming year.

Journeys Representation has welcomed its first European DMC to its portfolio with the addition of Querencia Portugal.

Journeys Representation has welcomed luxury destination management company, Realistic Asia as a new client serving Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.

Abercrombie & Kent has expanded into Costa Rica with the opening of a Destination Management Company (DMC). The strategic move reinforces A&K’s commitment to providing discerning travellers with exceptional journeys that combine luxury, exclusivity and cultural immersion.