Tokyo has reaffirmed its dedication to the local market by leading its largest-ever tourism delegation to Australia for key B2B events in Sydney and Melbourne, as Australian travel to Japan continues its record-breaking surge.

Loyal clients and business partners came together last week to celebrate the 55th anniversary of Mary Rossi Travel.

This year’s International Luxury Travel Market Asia Pacific event will welcome more than 740 carefully selected luxury travel buyers from 22 countries across the region to meet with 740 luxury travel suppliers from across the globe. It represents a 12% increase year on year making it one of the largest ILTM shows to date.

Wellness will be one of the major themes of this year’s International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) Asia Pacific, the show’s Director Alison Gilmore has revealed.

Destination Vancouver and Air Canada teamed up with top chefs from Vancouver, Canada, and Sydney, Australia, to host a special dining event at AALIA restaurant in Martin Place last night.

Virtuoso took its popular On Tour Cruise event to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Auckland last week – its last events of the year.

Luxury Escapes has evolved to become the German cruise line’s preferred partner as it expands its presence in Australia.

A networking event was hosted at Aiden Darling Harbour to welcome the new recruit, Rod Munro.

The Japanese delegation spoke of the gourmet offering and cultural heritage of Fukuoka, the gateway to Kyushu Island.

The organisation provides insight into consumer sentiment around sustainable travel.

The new campaign includes booking incentives for travel professionals and a relaunch of the I Prefer Hotel Rewards program for guests.