Sep 24, 2024 · “Now that we are approaching the ‘numerus clausus‘ of 600 Member agencies worldwide, it is important that we praise and that we sanctuarise them as an outstanding community of luxury Member Travel Designers.And as we close the number of Serandipians , Traveller Made is launching a new community, Takumians®,” Desurmont confirmed.

Dec 9, 2024 · Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is preparing to sign two iconic additions to its portfolio of exceptional hotels from early 2025: Hôtel Lutetia in Paris and the Conservatorium Hotel in Amsterdam. The acceptance of the offer is subject to the completion of a consultation process with the relevant Works Councils, which will begin shortly.

Nov 12, 2024 · The changes to the inclusion criteria meant Mandarin Oriental was followed by a new entrant to the list – Bvlgari with 81.3%. Although the hotel company first launched in 2004 with its Milan property, it has recently ramped up its expansion, opening hotels in Miami, Tokyo and more in 2024.

Mar 19, 2024 · Essence of Phuket will be hosted from 3-7 March 2025 – the first time the event has ever been held in the Asia Pacific region, and the closest destination the luxury community of travel designers has come to Australia and New Zealand in its 11-year history.

Nov 26, 2024 · Beth Bodensteiner, currently Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer for Holland America Line, has been promoted to President, effective 2 December 2024.She will also have executive responsibility of Carnival’s ultra-luxury cruise brand, Seabourn. Concurrently, Mark Tamis has been named as the new President of Seabourn replacing Leahy. . Leahy rose through the ranks at Carnival ...

Nov 7, 2024 · The Other House has confirmed a late 2025 launch for a sister property in London – The Other House Covent Garden. Located in London’s theatre district, The Other House Convent Garden will showcase the brand’s ‘Residents Club’ concept, blending hotel flexibility, services and amenities with apartment-style accommodation and an exclusive private members' club.

Dec 19, 2024 · Announced in March, The Essence of Phuket will be the first of three regional annual shows conducted by the consortia in 2025, which is an evolution of long-running ‘The Essence of Luxury Travel’ multi-day event that has been held most recently in Marbella, Spain.. The Essence of Phuket will be hosted at SAii Laguna and Banyan Tree Phuket, between 3-7 …

Nov 26, 2024 · Opening the event, Signature Media’s CEO and Group Editor Cathy Wagstaff applauded the industry for its focus on innovation, sustainability and protecting the oceans as it continues to grow. “With a much smaller population than China, the UK and the US, Australia is now the sixth largest market in the world for luxury travellers with cruise leading the way,” she said. “31.5 million ...

Dec 5, 2024 · Explora Journeys has revealed new details for its third of six ultra-luxury ships, including additional high-end Penthouse suites, and – as foreshadowed previously – a second top-of-the-line Owner's Residence. Scheduled to debut in the (northern) Summer of 2026, the LNG-powered 463-suite EXPLORA III will have two additional suites compared to fleet-mates, EXPLORA I and II, despite its ...

Oct 30, 2024 · The WA coast itinerary aboard EXPLORA 2 wraps up a 17-day voyage from Singapore to Perth, that departs the Lion City on 24 January 2027. The itinerary includes Semarang (Java), Pulau Menyawakan, Benoa (Bali), Lombok and Komodo in Indonesia before sailing to Australia and making entry in Broome, followed …