Virtuoso ANZ Forum 2025

A shift is required in how the profession of a travel advisor is perceived in order to attract and develop the next generation of talent, say industry experts.

It’s been one year since AmaWaterways established its office in Australia, with the river cruise line hitting the growth targets it put in place 12 months ago after an admittedly slow start, Co-Owner Greg Murphy has revealed.

Tauck’s decision to shut down all of its operations for close to a week for a recent celebration of its 100-year milestone is a reflection of its dedication to its employees and partners, according to Managing Director Australia David Clark.

Seabourn is shifting focus from expedition cruising to ocean cruising in the Australia and New Zealand market, in a move that aligns with growing demand for travel to regions like the Mediterranean and Alaska.

Bicton Travel has achieved seven Virtuoso Cruise Icons this year, an achievement that highlights the company’s expertise in the cruise industry, according to owner Philip Smethurst.

Luxury travel network Virtuoso has seen a 20% rise in the number of advisors awarded Cruise Icon status as the program approaches its second year of operation in Australia and New Zealand.

Departures of AmaWaterways’ new Colombia river cruise have sold out until the end of May, Co-Owner Greg Murphy has revealed ahead of the new itinerary’s launch on 15 March.

LATTE joined the fun this week as Tourism Western Australia hosted a group of travel advisors on an epic exploration of Margaret River and Perth in the build up to the Virtuoso ANZ Forum 2025.

Virtuoso is putting the final touches to its 2025 Virtuoso Forum which will be held in Perth/Boorloo, Western Australia from 24 to 26 February 2025, with 190 industry leaders and luxury experts from across Australia and New Zealand set to attend.