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