Luxury Group by Marriott International announces a landmark collaboration with the renowned international auction house, Sotheby’s – “Iconic Pieces. Extraordinary Experiences.” This first-of-its-kind collaboration will see the Luxury Group – which encompasses the unrivaled portfolio of eight hotel brands including The Ritz-Carlton, Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, EDITION, The Luxury Collection, JW Marriott, and W Hotels – pairing world-class hospitality with exceptional treasures from Sotheby’s auctions.

Redefining the traditional retreat into a transcendent tropical journey, The Ritz-Carlton, Bali allows guests to embrace all of the local touches and luxuries the resort offers with newly launch package, Villa Retreat. With a welcome steeped in beautiful, ancient traditions, discerning travelers will feel at ease when they arrive on the island. A butler service on call will attend to every guest’s needs.

A new report from Arival, the global research authority on the travel experiences sector, reveals that affluent travelers – those with an annual income of $150,000 or more – are the driving force behind the tours, activities, and attractions market. They generate 50% of total traveler spend on day tours, and more than 40% of all spend on activities and attraction tickets.  The report, titled “The Affluent Experiences Traveler,” has been unveiled ahead of the Arival 360 conference, which takes place in San Diego from September 30-October 3, where it will be a key theme.

A graceful tropical retreat neighbouring the traditional hillside village of Banjar Puhu in the north of Ubud, Anantara Ubud Bali Resort will become the second Anantara property to open on the Indonesian island when it welcomes its first guests on 1st October 2024. A collection of 85 modern suites and pool villas as well as 15 branded residences cascading down a densely forested hill towards a mountain stream, the tranquil resort is situated close to the vibrant cultural life of Ubud yet feels blissfully remote.

Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury cruising and expedition travel, announced a powerhouse lineup of entertainment and Seabourn Conversations speakers during the 2024 90-day Grand Africa Voyage on Seabourn Sojourn. The bespoke, curated program will feature a brand-new collection of cast shows, 28 guest entertainers, and 12 renowned speakers, including West End Star Ricardo Afonso, soul singer and American Idol star Michael Lynche, explorer and TV host Dr. Mireya Mayor, and Iceland’s First Lady, Eliza Reid.

Small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises is unveiling a first look at its Star Seeker – a 224-guest, brand-new ship that will debut in January of 2026. Star Seeker will have 112 spacious suites, all but ten featuring a full private veranda or floor-to-ceiling infinity window. The ship also boasts five dining options (all are included in Windstar’s cruise fare), a full-service spa with a grand entrance from the deck above, a fitness facility, and a fresh take on the line’s iconic Watersports Platform, which turns the ocean into an infinity pool by letting guests access the sea directly from the ship.