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A New Zealand contingent is amongst attendees at the 38th annual Virtuoso Week in Las Vegas. The event, which concludes today, is Virtuoso’s premier global event and involves 4,800 significant players from 105 countries.

Virtuoso has appointed Kara Glamore as general manager, Australia and New Zealand. 

A quick survey of about 100 luxury agencies at the Virtuoso Australasian Forum this week shows that the vast majority expect sales to be higher than they were last year, despite many respondents also saying the key words that sum up their feelings right now are ‘nervous’  and ‘challenging’.

Luxury travel network Virtuoso is highlighting Morocco’s Memory Road as a trending experience in 2026 and beyond.

Issues around climate and sustainability are now having a direct influence on how a large number of high-end clients travel, says Virtuoso.

Luxury travellers are willing to spend more but remain mindful of rising costs, seeking value that enhances their experiences. This makes their relationship with a trusted travel advisor even more essential, according to the just released 2026 Virtuoso Luxe Report.

Home ‘clean-outs’ during Covid lockdowns are still having lingering benefits for the travel sector and the experience economy, according to Michael Londegran, senior vice-president global operations for Virtuoso.

Being part of the Virtuoso network allows travel companies to benchmark against agencies who are among the best in the world, says Grant Bevin, managing director of ATPI New Zealand.

The rise of the independent contractor (broker) has been the biggest change in the travel retail sector in the past 25 or so years, says Australian Virtuoso agent Mike Dwyer.

Being a Virtuoso travel advisor provides tremendous opportunities, but it also brings a responsibility to learn and engage, says the brand’s general manager Australia and New Zealand Greg Treasure.