The recent launch of integrated itineraries from sister companies Crystal and Abercrombie & Kent (A&K) is “just the start” of an era of collaboration between the two, according to AKTG SVP Marketing Strategy Kate Thompson.

The expansion of the Sabi Sabi Collection is imminent, with the opening of The Claremont Hotel in Cape Town on 1 October to be followed by the June 2026 launch of Sandringham Private Game Reserve.

With overtourism a term now more commonly used in the sphere of wildlife tourism, luxury safari brand Sabi Sabi Collection is charting a different path – one where “empathy” is the new luxury.

Often presented to travellers as a natural wonder, the Kimberley’s human stories are frequently overlooked, creating a fundamental misconception about the region that Seabourn is working with local communities to remedy.

Seabourn’s 94-day Grand Pole-to-Pole journey, its first ever expedition world cruise aboard Seabourn Venture, is already seeing strong sales since its launch at the start of the month.

While much of Saudi Arabia’s booming tourism industry is focused on futuristic destinations like NEOM and Red Sea Global, Saudi-owned Boutique Hotel Group is taking a distinctly different approach by turning the kingdom’s royal palaces into luxury heritage hotels.

Meliá Hotels International is preparing to bring its luxury brand, The Meliá Collection, to Southeast Asia for the first time in 2026, as part of a wider push to expand its high-end presence in the Asia Pacific region.

Antarctica expert Greg Carter, formerly of Chimu Adventures and Albatros Expeditions, is reentering the expedition cruise arena, and with Terra Nova he’s determined to bring back the raw spirit of early exploration.

With the launch of a flagship property in Bali marking its Asia Pacific debut, Paradisus by Meliá will usher in a new generation of “all-inclusive” travel.

With intentional travel heralded as the latest luxury travel trend, newcomer Pearl Expeditions looks set to hit the mark with its range of adventures that transform guests through deep connections with nature, culture and themselves.

Explora Journeys, the high-end cruise brand from MSC Cruises, has its sights firmly set on the Asian market, blending cutting-edge ship design with culturally attuned luxury experiences.

Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts is preparing to enter Palau with a new luxury resort set to open either in 2027 or 2028, with the brand already making its presence known in the destination’s waters.