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Scenic Group Strengthens US and LATAM Trade Links with Two Senior Sales Appointments
Scenic Group - the parent company of Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours and Emerald Cruises & Tours - has announced two key appointments to its US and Latin America sales organisation, welcoming Marilyn Cairo as Vice President of Sales & Trade Relations and Nicole Shrem as Key & National Accounts Manager.
Aug 183 min read


Qatar Airways Adds Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix Tickets to Passenger Stopover Packages
Qatar Airways Holidays has launched a new exclusive boost to its passenger stopover packages - the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2026 package.
Aug 172 min read


Explore Worldwide Sees 74% Growth in Premium 'Explore Upgraded' Brand in 2 Years
Adventure holiday specialist Explore Worldwide is celebrating two years of strong growth for Explore Upgraded - its premium adventure collection combining the company's signature small-group adventures and expert tour leaders with enhanced accommodation, special welcome meals and standout destination experiences.
Aug 173 min read


Oceania Cruises Spotlights Portfolio of Longer Duration Voyages
Oceania Cruises has highlighted its portfolio of longer duration cruises.
Aug 143 min read


Pine Cliffs Resort Appoints Ramón von Schükkmann General Manager
Pine Cliffs Resort has appointed Ramón von Schükkmann as Complex General Manager, marking his return to the iconic Algarve property and to Portugal after more than 25 years of international experience in luxury hospitality.
Aug 142 min read


CV Villas Launches New Travel Agent Marketing Partnership
Leading luxury villa provider CV Villas has officially launched its integration with Travel Marketing Systems (TMS), an automated marketing platform designed specifically for the retail travel trade.
Aug 142 min read


The Travel Suite Unveils New Collection of Luxury Cruise & Stay Offers for 2026/27
Irish luxury travel specialist, The Travel Suite has refreshed its latest collection of luxury cruise and cruise-and-stay offers, bringing together some of the world’s most prestigious cruise lines including Explora Journeys, Oceania Cruises, Silversea and Riviera Travel. From an elegant sailing from Lisbon through southern Spain and Morocco, to a Caribbean escape combining Sandals Royal Barbados with Silversea, the latest offers have been designed to make luxury cruising sim
Aug 145 min read


Introducing Chapitre Six: A Collection of Design-Led French Boutique Hotels
Chapitre Six is an independent, owner-led collection of individually designed boutique properties across Paris, the Riviera, Barbizon and Megève, with new openings planned in Courchevel (December 2026) and Cannes (Summer 2027).
Aug 133 min read


Carlisle Bay Antigua Unveils Phase 2 of Multimillion Dollar Resort Renovation
Five-star resort and member of The Leading Hotels of the World, Carlisle Bay Antigua is continuing its multimillion-dollar renovation with the second phase set to debut in October 2026.
Aug 133 min read


Seabourn Opens Bookings for Winter 2028-29 Caribbean Season
Luxury and expedition cruise specialist, Seabourn has opened bookings for its winter 2028-2029 Caribbean season.
Aug 133 min read


Park Hotel Kenmare Unveils 'Landscape' Spa & Wellness Destination in One of Biggest Developments in its 129-Year History
Park Hotel Kenmare has announced the opening of Landscape - a 900m₂ spa and wellness destination that marks one of the most significant developments in the hotel’s 129-year history. Landscape is built on a simple belief: that our relationships to the land, to water, to nature, to ourselves, and to one another, are what determine how well we live. The outer landscape of is understood here not as a backdrop, but as a powerful, active ingredient. “We wanted to create something
Aug 123 min read


Great Southern Killarney Introduces 'Untamed Adventures' Activity Programme for Guests
Following its recent refurbishment, and five-star accreditation The Great Southern Killarney, part of Scally Hotel Collection, has unveiled a range of new offers for guests, via a new programme of ‘Untamed Adventures’. From outdoor pursuits, such as falconry and foraging, to poetry reading, yoga classes and luxury boat tours on world famous waters, this luxury hotel in the heart of Killarney, County Kerry, offers guests countless opportunities to immerse themselves in authen
Aug 123 min read


Regent Seven Seas Cruises Unveils Leadership Team of 'Seven Seas Prestige' Ship
Regent Seven Seas Cruises - the ultra luxury line of NCL Group - has revealed the senior officer team that will lead Seven Seas Prestige, the inaugural vessel in Regent’s first new ship-class in a decade, into service ahead of her highly anticipated debut this December. Led by Captain Luksa Kristovic, the seven senior officers bring more than 150 combined years of maritime and hospitality expertise, years of experience working together across The World’s Most Luxurious Fleet®
Aug 125 min read


Ensana Aquahouse Becomes First Hotel in Varna to Gain Michelin Guide Listing
The Ensana Aquahouse in the Bulgarian spa town of St. Constantine and Helena has become the first hotel in the Greater Varna area to be recommended by the prestigious Michelin Guide. The recognition highlights the five-star resort’s unique combination of contemporary luxury, a holistic health and wellness concept based on natural resources, and its beachfront location on the Black Sea. The listing marks a significant milestone for both Ensana and the city, which has developed
Aug 122 min read


Quinta do Lago Unveils 'Q Experiences' Curated Portfolio of Bespoke Luxury Summer Packages
Quinta do Lago, one of Europe's premier luxury lifestyle resort, is redefining luxury summer stays with Q Experiences, a curated portfolio of bespoke services that bring the resort's five-star hospitality directly to its guests. Located in the heart of the Algarve, just 15 minutes from Faro Airport and set between the Ria Formosa Natural Park and the golden beaches of the Atlantic coast, Quinta do Lago is a leader in world-class sporting facilities, wellness offerings and di
Aug 113 min read


Azamara Cruises Unveils 36 New 'AzAmazing Evening' Events for 2027
Azamara Cruises has unveiled its collection of 36 new AzAmazing Evenings® for 2027, expanding its signature line-up of exclusive evening experiences designed to bring travellers closer to the heart of every destination. Launched in 2011 exclusively for passengers of Azamara, AzAmazing Evenings are one-of-a-kind, complimentary events that celebrate the people, traditions, music, and artistry of destinations around the world — from the islands of Hawaii and the fjords of Northe
Aug 113 min read


Opinion: Ireland’s Luxury Hotels are Sitting on Untapped Revenue Beyond the Room
Ireland’s luxury hotels are great at selling rooms, but for many four- and five-star independents, particularly those with strong dining, spa, golf, wellness or destination experiences, commercial focus often stops at the bedroom door. And that’s a problem. In the Irish hotel market, margins are under pressure, and room-led growth has natural limits. Fáilte Ireland’s March 2026 Quarterly Economic Update shows hotel room occupancy was effectively flat in 2025, rising only marg
Aug 114 min read


Scenic Unveils Early Access to 2028 Europe River Cruise Season
Luxury cruise group Scenic has unveiled early access to its 2028 Europe River cruise season. The new season sees the introduction of updated itineraries, elevated land extensions and new tours across key regions. The programme is designed to deliver deeper immersion, longer stays and flexible cruise‑and‑land combinations, all in Scenic’s ultra‑luxury, truly all‑inclusive style. New extensions in France and Central Europe join reimagined river and land journeys, including Spec
Aug 113 min read


Explore Worldwide Reports 29% Surge in Greece Bookings on Back of Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Epic
Adventure holiday operator Explore Worldwide has seen a 29% increase in bookings for Greece following the huge success of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. The release of Christopher Nolan's Hollywood blockbuster The Odyssey is inspiring travellers to look beyond the cinema screen and experience the landscapes, history and mythology that have shaped one of the world's greatest stories, according to the adventure travel company. With the epic film now playing to audiences aroun
Aug 73 min read


Oceania Cruises Launches 'Curated Conversations' Talk Series with Stars of Film, Tech and the Arts
Luxury cruise line Oceania Cruises has launched a new onboard entertainment series called Curated Conversations - featuring discussions with influential figures from the worlds of technology, film, culture and the arts. Debuting on select sailings in 2027, Curated Conversations will welcome speakers including Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple Inc., aboard Oceania Allura™ and Karen Allen, the acclaimed actress and director best known for her role in "Raiders of the Lost Ark,"
Aug 72 min read
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