600+ Luxury Travel Professionals Gather for the Fifth Edition of TFest Creating 20,000 Business Connections Riviera Maya, Mexico – Following the successful fifth chapter of TFest held at Fairmont Mayakoba, Mexico, over 600 luxury travel professionals gathered to create 20,000 new business connections, solidifying its position as a pivotal event in the luxury travel industry. The TFest Chapter V brought together esteemed leaders, exhibitors, and buyers in the luxury travel sector from around the world. Held from October 27th to 30th, 2024, the event facilitated valuable networking opportunities and formed meaningful business relationships, shaping the future of the industry. Christy Kuplic, Managing Director of Private Luxury Events, emphasised the importance of TFest in connecting industry professionals: “TFest brought together for the fifth year luxury travel professionals – connecting the global luxury travel scene. Our delegates came together, challenged themselves, and forged unforgettable connections. Business relationships established at TFest continue to grow year after year, driving innovation and progress in the industry and we evolve the event.” Jacco Van Teeffelen, General Manager of Fairmont Mayakoba, expressed their delight in hosting the event: “At Fairmont Mayakoba, we are thrilled to have welcomed over 600 luxury travel professionals to TFest. The event not

TFest Chapter V: Ascend – Elevating Business Connections Fest, the leading event for luxury travel, announces its theme for this year’s highly anticipated Chapter: ‘Ascend’. Taking place from 27-30 October 2024 at Fairmont Mayakoba, Mexico, TFest is the unmissable global event in the luxury travel calendar. Combining mindfulness and wellbeing with valuable business opportunities, TFest has rewritten the traditional trade show rules. The wellness travel sector is driving industry evolution around the world, with wellness tourism projected to reach $1.3 trillion by 20251, ranking among the fastest-growing sectors. Christy Kuplic, Managing Director of Private Luxury Events “It is no longer enough for leisure travellers to use holidays for pure relaxation. Modern wellness goes beyond experiences and aims for immersive transformation. Hot trends right now include longevity retreats, biohacking, and art-focused therapies. The goal is growth, change, and lifespan extension. This is wellness with purpose and these are people seeking meaning and real results” TFest has been a trailblazer in shaping the luxury travel industry through its innovative programme focused on transformative experiences and personal and professional optimisation. This year’s theme, ‘Ascend,’ reflects TFest’s aim of facilitating deeper connections and more meaningful business interactions, bringing together influential buyers and exhibitors in

Experience the Essence of Boutique Luxury at Boutique by Private Luxury Events in Marbella Private Luxury Events is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated second edition of Boutique, an exclusive event dedicated to the world’s best boutique luxury properties and travel specialists. This invite-only gathering will take place from 2-5 April 2025 in the luxurious coastal city of Marbella, hosted by two exquisite properties: Anantara Villa Padierna Palace Benahavís Marbella Resort and METT Hotel & Beach Resort Marbella. Boutique by Private Luxury Events is designed to bring together discerning luxury travel buyers to meet with inspirational products celebrated for their distinctive character, unparalleled service, and personalised experiences.  Christy Kuplic, Managing Director of Private Luxury Events, shared her vision for Boutique, stating: “Private Luxury Events is proud to curate a gathering that showcases the essence of boutique luxury travel. This is a collective of the very best luxury travel buyers and exhibitors who share a passion for heartwarming stories and authentic experiences.” The event will feature a global guestlist of leaders in luxury travel, providing an unparalleled opportunity for buyers and exhibitors to forge meaningful industry connections through personalised meetings, intimate evenings, and memorable moments. The pride of the Costa del

Introducing Ultra by Private Luxury Events at Atlantis The Royal in Dubai UAE: For the Visionaries of Luxury Travel Private Luxury Events announces the launch of its newest invite-only event concept, Ultra, hosted at the prestigious Atlantis The Royal in Dubai. Bringing together the crème de la crème of the luxury travel industry, including key industry influencers, Ultra by Private Luxury Events promises exclusive networking opportunities and opens the door to new markets for its attendees. Ultra was created to fulfil a need for leaders in luxury travel to come together, share ideas, inspire one another, and have genuine conversations on elevating the industry. It guarantees the presence of best-in-class luxury travel professionals and the most sought-after luxury hotels, destinations, and DMCs worldwide. Christy Kuplic, Managing Director of Private Luxury Events, shared her vision for Ultra, stating: “Ultra is more than a networking event – it is a carefully curated collective of the most exceptional professionals in the world of luxury travel. Prepare to transcend boundaries, unlock new possibilities, and be part of an exclusive gathering that shapes the future of our industry.” Kyp Charalambous, Vice President, Sales, Atlantis Dubai commented: “Atlantis The Royal was specifically designed to challenge and

The Love Travel Awards 2024 Winners Revealed The prestigious Love Travel Awards took place on 27 April 2024 at Salla Dei Cristalli, Forte Village Resort, attended by over 250 romance travel leaders. Over a glamorous evening gala, the industry’s most outstanding venues and exceptional romance travel specialists were recognised and celebrated. Categories for the 2024 Love Travel Awards included Best Wedding Venue, Most Romantic Hotel, Best Destination Wedding Planner, and Romance Travel Specialist of the Year.  This year, two new awards were introduced: The Champion of Equality award, which recognises a wedding planner or romance travel specialist who embraces and promotes the message that LOVE is LOVE, and is an expert at creating a fusion of different wedding cultures and/or same-sex couples; as well as the Above and Beyond award, which recognises individuals who go the extra mile to deliver an outstanding level of personalised service and extraordinary experiences for their clients. Voted for by a global audience of romance travel professionals, all of the nominees, finalists, and winners were reviewed by experts, and submitted to an industry-wide vote.  Christy Kuplic, Managing Director of Private Luxury Events, said: “The wedding and romance travel industry is changing the way that society

Celebrity Planners Among Shortlist of the World’s Best Wedding Planners The 2024 Love Travel Awards nominees have been revealed, a shortlist of the most awe-inspiring venues for weddings and romantic getaways, and the world’s best destination wedding planners and romance travel specialists.  To create the shortlist of nominees for the 2024 awards, the most important influencers in romance travel nominated their favourite romantic properties from around the world. A total of twelve properties and eleven planners from Europe, Asia, the Caribbean, and the Middle East made the shortlist. The Love Travel Awards recognise the people and properties that stand head and shoulders above all others in romance travel. To win a Love Travel Award is therefore to be recognised by the industry as a truly exceptional. Voting is now open for the global romance travel industry to select their favourites across four categories: Best Wedding Venue, Most Romantic Hotel, Best Destination Wedding Planner, and Romance Travel Specialist of the Year. Christy Kuplic, Managing Director of Private Luxury Events, said: “The Love Travel Awards are the ultimate badge of honour, celebrating the most romantic properties, the best destination wedding planners, and romance travel specialists from around the world. The awards accord special recognition

A brand-new event for the luxury travel industry Private Luxury Events (PLE) announces a brand-new event for the luxury leisure industry: Private Luxury Boutique, taking place from 2-5 October 2024 at the renowned Pine Cliffs Hotel, a Luxury Collection resort, in Algarve, Portugal. In creating Private Luxury Boutique, PLE is responding to the continuing growth of the boutique hotel sector – the global boutique hotels market size is estimated to grow by US$9,137.17 million, accelerating at a CAGR of 6.51% by 2027 . According to Future Market Insights, the boutique hotel market is anticipated to be between US$95-98 billion and will potentially reach $115 billion by 2032. 1. According to report Boutique Hotels Market by Type, Channel, and Geography – Forecast and Analysis 2023-2027 Christy Kuplic, Managing Director of Private Luxury Events, said: “Private Luxury Boutique is designed for boutique properties across the globe to meet with exceptional luxury buyers who are actively booking properties with ‘soul’ and a story to tell. At Private Luxury, we are committed to curating an elite gathering that showcases the immersive, cultural, and authentic experiences that travellers are increasingly seeking.” André Gomes, President of the Algarve Tourism Bureau, a Headline Partner for Private Luxury