LATTE Luxury News

Volume 791
7 November 2025

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LUXURY NEWS

METT makes its APAC debut with Singapore opening

METT Singapore has opened its doors, welcoming guests to discover a fresh new chapter at the iconic property in the heart of nature at Fort Canning Park.

Luxury Travel Collection launches 'The Club' for ICs, confirms imminent NZ entry

LATTE REPORTING FROM LTC'S HARBOUR SOIRÉE – READ MORE

'Presence is the new luxury': This is Beyond's CEO, Serge Dive on travel's recalibration

LATTE REPORTING FROM FURTHER EAST IN BALI – READ MORE

Jacobs issues candid warning to luxury hotel brands about becoming 'indistinguishable'

LATTE REPORTING FROM FURTHER EAST IN BALI – READ MORE

It's a full house for Link Travel Group's first major conference, at W Brisbane this month

25-night 'suite-escape' for Virgin Limited Edition's 25th

Virgin Limited Edition is celebrating its 25th anniversary with an epic experience, spending five nights at five member properties in Europe and Africa.

HOTELS & RESORTS

A second Waldorf Astoria in Shanghai is now open

Located on the Bund, Waldorf Astoria Shanghai Qiantan positions the destination as one of only three global cities worldwide to have two Waldorf Astoria properties.



	Anantara inks management deal for Patagonian resort

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	4- bedroom chalet comes online at Six Senses Crans-Montana

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The Leela to operate first desert resort and spa

Envisaged as a luxury desert retreat, The Leela Jaisalmer will feature elegantly designed rooms and tented villas, an expansive spa and multiple dining venues.

CRUISE

PONANT broadens The Explorers Club's brand reach

PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP has shared further insight on the expansion of its partnership with The Explorers Club, to include Paul Gauguin Cruises and Aqua Expeditions, beginning in late 2026.

WHOLESALE

Revamped, trade-focused website unveiled by Bench

Bench Africa has unveiled a sleek, contemporary design for its website, with practical tools developed specifically with travel advisors in mind.

REPRESENTATION

Armstrong Collection appoints GSA for New Zealand

The parent company of Rocky Mountaineer and Canyon Spirit is making a renewed push in the Kiwi market with the appointment of a general sales agent.

TOURING

Luxury Escapes expands Signature Series in Europe

Responding to a significant uptick in their travellers booking holidays to Spain and Italy, Luxury Escapes has introduced foodie tours to both destinations, hosted by former MasterChef hosts and TV personalities, Matt Preston and Gary Mehigan.

FROM LATTE CRUISE

Scenic overwhelmed, recalibrating after Ikon response

Scenic Group has been floored by the level of interest for its newest superyacht, to the point where the luxury cruise company is 'recalibrating' its next steps.



	Oceania Cruises takes 'quiet Med' approach in winter

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	Six Senses Fiji charters Ahoy Club's Mischief

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