The President of Travel Leaders Network, John Lovell, is stepping down from his role at the end of June, taking up a new role with Virgin Voyages.

An innovative Spanish-inspired restaurant, Rojo by Razzle Dazzle, will debut aboard Brilliant Lady, the newest member of the Virgin Voyages fleet.

North America based luxury travel network, Ensemble, recently completed its first-ever Cruise Circle FAM in partnership with Virgin Voyages.

When Virgin Voyages’ newest ship, Brilliant Lady, makes its grand debut in New York Harbour this September, it will feature a fresh line-up of exciting entertainment, including comedy, live music, and immersive storytelling.

It’s been a record-breaking start to the year for Virgin Voyages with revenue and bookings at an all-time high – with demand for its forthcoming vessel Brilliant Lady exceeding expectations.

Virgin Voyages has made its Annual Pass “even more legendary” for 2026, throwing a one-week stay on Sir Richard Branson’s Necker Island into the mix.

This year has seen Virgin Voyages revenue surge by a whopping 60% to a new annual record, with Black Friday delivering its best booking day to date.

Sir Richard Branson has announced a first-of-its-kind year-long cruise pass that will enable travellers to sail on any ship in the Virgin Voyages fleet worldwide.

Virgin Voyages has confirmed details of its first Alaska season with Brilliant Lady to sail 17 voyages in Far North waters in the northern hemisphere summer of 2026.

Travel Associates’ inaugural Luxury Cruise Event lured more than 500 keen-to-book cruisers to the Hyatt Regency Sydney last Sunday, with crowds amassing at the doors to the Grand Ballroom eagerly awaiting for the doors to open at 10am.

Virgin Voyages has pulled out of its scheduled 2024/25 summer program in Australian waters due to the potential conflict in the Red Sea flagged for the next 12 months. Resilient Lady will now instead be deployed to the Caribbean, based out of San Juan.

When Virgin Voyages’ Resilient Lady made her inaugural sailing on Australian shores earlier this month, it was only natural that TravelManagers’ Tanya Barker would be on board to share the experience, having sold an astonishing 213 cabins for the 2023/24 season.