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Regent Seven Seas ships to undergo extensive transformation

1 week ago | karryon.com.au | Kirstie Bedford

Regent says the refurbishments will “feature the same impeccable attention to detail seen in Regent’s renowned Explorer-Class ships, providing guests a consistently elegant look and feel across the entire fleet”. The investment includes full upgrades on all suites, new public spaces and an enhanced ‘Pool Grill’ with a new wood-fired pizzeria concept for relaxed al fresco dining. New carpeting will also be installed throughout the corridors, various public areas and all suites.
The Ghan makes top five in global best luxury train journeys

1 week ago | karryon.com.au | Kirstie Bedford

Experts at Japan Rail Pass analysed popular luxury train rides from around the world, collating and comparing factors such as TripAdvisor reviews, Instagram hashtags, and global search, to reveal a list of the world’s most sought-after luxury train journeys in 2025. Rocky Mountaineer took out the top gong as the world’s best luxury train journey with a score of 8.88 out of 10.
APT Travel Group christens purpose-built ship MS Estrela

1 week ago | karryon.com.au | Kirstie Bedford

APT Travel Group has christened MS Estrela, its first purpose-built river ship in Europe, ahead of new luxury river ship APT Solara’s christening on Monday 21st April 2025 in Netherlands. During the ceremony in Porto for MS Estreal, UK travel media leader and industry advocate Lucy Huxley was named as the ship’s Godmother. MS Estrela has now departed Porto to begin her journey upriver to Régua.
Paspaley reveals new partnership for much-anticipated yacht

1 week ago | karryon.com.au | Kirstie Bedford

The Paspaley family, who were co-founders of Orion Expedition Cruises, will launch the state-of-the-art 30-guest yacht along with Bratton under the new venture in July 2025. Group Executive Director, James Paspaley, says Pearl Expeditions is a natural evolution of its groundbreaking vision. “It draws on the deep regional knowledge of the group, combined with the talents of former Orion team members who first set the standard for boutique expedition travel.
Singapore Airlines reveals $50M+ upgrade to Changi lounges

1 week ago | karryon.com.au | Mark Harada

Over the next two years, the airline will invest a cool S$45 million (around AU$55 million) to transform its SilverKris and KrisFlyer Gold lounges at its Changi Airport Terminal 2, promising a significantly enhanced experience for premium travellers at its main hub. With work beginning today (15 April), the renovations will roll out in phases, aiming for completion around mid-2027.
Seibu Prince Hotels and Resorts new CEO has sights set on AI

1 week ago | karryon.com.au | Kirstie Bedford

Sitting down with Karryon to talk about his new remit to spearhead the expansion plans of the hotel group with a focus on luxury, Richards – who splits his time between Sydney and Bangkok – says technology is a core focus. “The hospitality industry has changed over the last decade, and the luxury traveller has changed, and personalised service and new technologies with AI and optimised robots have expanded.”Richards says those two things go hand in hand.
National Geographic Resolution in Antarctica with advisors

1 week ago | karryon.com.au | Sally Macmillan

“Reflecting on the experience brings a smile to my face,” says South Perth Travel Co-Owner and Manager Ceri Beal-White. “Each day was one of a kind and like nothing I had experienced before.
These 10 airports have the best toilets + the cleanest hubs

1 week ago | karryon.com.au | Mark Harada

According to the recent World Airport Awards, the world’s cleanest airports for 2025 are where you might expect them to be: East Asia. Coming in as the world’s most spotless hub is Tokyo Haneda, which if you know anything about Japan shouldn’t come as too much of a shock. Following the Japanese gateway was Singapore Changi, with Doha Hamad, Seoul Incheon and Hong Kong rounding out the top five cleanest airports.
APT Travel Group appoints Jenni Carey as BDM Vic & Tas

1 week ago | karryon.com.au | Mark Harada

“Travel is all about connection, and I’m excited to keep working closely with our amazing trade partners across Victoria and Tasmania, supporting them in growing their business with APT and Travelmarvel,” Carey told Karryon.
Orient Express opens its first hotel in the heart of Rome

1 week ago | karryon.com.au | Kirstie Bedford

Orient Express La Minerva has 93 rooms and 36 suites, all paying homage to the golden age of travel with bespoke bedside trunks, wooden detailing, and bedding by Rivolta Carmignani – the same linens once gracing Orient Express sleeper cars. There are three dining venues promising “unforgettable gastronomy journeys”, including La Minerva Bar in the heart of the hotel’s lobby, which sits under a glass roof with original marble columns and a preserved statue of Minerva.