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Belmond and global environmental organisation, Parley for the Oceans have joined forces to boost sustainability efforts to ensure the protection of our oceans and ecosystem. The newly opened Maroma, A Belmond Hotel, Riviera Maya in Mexico, will pilot the new partnership before it’s rolled out across Belmond’s seaside destinations throughout 2025. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gpNjkw9h #togetherintravel #karryon #luxurytraveladvisors #sustainability

Virtuoso Travel Australia & New Zealand recently held elections for its Boards and Committees, appointing nine local travel agency owners and managers as board members. They will each represent the region on their respective committees. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gR_UTD-A #karryonluxury #togetherintravel #luxurytraveladvisors #virtuoso

"I really do have the best job in the world. I do what I love every day and my love and passion shines through to my clients. I’m not an order taker, I’m an advisor and that’s my job – to advise clients – and that’s exactly what I do" – Byron Horne, Assistant Manager, Bicton Travel – a member of Virtuoso Travel and The Luxury Travel Collection. Here, Byron shares with Karryon's cruise contributor Sally Macmillan how an early back-packing adventure was never going to work out! He reveals some of his favourites among his 37 cruises totalling 256 nights at sea; and shares what he considers are the keys to his success. Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/gpbpcTqb #karryonluxury #togetherintravel #luxurycruising #luxurytraveladvisors

We are looking forward to being involved in this year's Luxperience program, with Karryon Luxury's Editorial Director, Katrina Holden, joining the panel of judges of the Luxperience Awards 2024. The Award winners will be announced at the Luxperience Awards Gala on Tuesday 19 November in Sydney. #togetherintravel #karryonluxury #luxperienceawards

Crystal Cruises has shared release dates for its highly anticipated 2026 itineraries ahead of the official launch, and news that Crystal Symphony will return to the US for the first time since 2019. #togetherintravel

"Was that Hercule Poirot who just breezed past? Or a Sydney hipster? The Treasury is the kind of place that makes you want to perch yourself at the bar, sip slowly on a gin and tonic, and watch the hotel's comings and goings unfold around you." The InterContinental Sydney is an iconic landmark that has been redefining luxury hospitality for decades. Karryon Luxury's Matt Leedham checks in to add his story to the building's fabled history books. Read on: https://lnkd.in/ggUcrTgD #TogetherInTravel IHG Hotels & Resorts

Raffles Hotels & Resorts is set to open Raffles Tokyo in 2028, marking the Accor brand's debut in Japan. Raffles Tokyo will occupy the top 46 floors of the World Trade Center building in the Hamamatsuchō district. Read more in our story here: https://lnkd.in/gNASPv5w #karryonluxury #togetherintravel #luxuryhotel #luxurytraveladvisors

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has celebrated its collaboration with Australian fashion designer Camilla Franks at a glittering soiree in Sydney in celebration of Egypt river cruising and the region. Katrina Holden reports for Karryon. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gQRKUzr6 #karryonluxury #togetherintravel #rivercruising #luxurytraveladvisors

Turkish Airlines has revealed new Crystal Business Class seats for its business cabin that will fly Aussies to Europe non-stop - and in absolute comfort no doubt. #TogetherinTravel iGA Istanbul Airport Melbourne Airport Visit Victoria Star Alliance

Virtuoso Travel has appointed Sydney-based BLACK Communications as its public relations agency in Australia and New Zealand. BLACK will work alongside the local and global Virtuoso teams to develop and implement a strategy to further elevate the Virtuoso brand and profile among high-value travellers, benefiting its travel agency members, luxury travel advisors, and preferred partners. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gsSV7SQe #karryonluxury #togetherintravel #luxurytraveladvisors Zoe Dean