Classic Vacations Expands Preferred Hotel Portfolio

Luxury tour operator Classic Vacations has announced the expansion of its Preferred Hotel Portfolio to 2,600 properties worldwide, giving travel advisors more curated options in key destinations around the world.

Classic Vacations added the new properties in response to travel advisor demand for more preferred hotel options in North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. All properties are available at full advisor commission and can be quoted and confirmed either online or through the company’s reservation team.

The expanded portfolio includes Classic Vacations’ first partnership with Kempinski Hotels, one of the world’s oldest luxury brands. Travel advisors will now have access to 13 distinct, 5-star properties, such as European heritage landmarks, icons in urban destinations like Dubai and Singapore, and beach resorts in Bali and Seychelles.

Expansion highlights include:

North America
Classic Vacations has strengthened its U.S. hotel lineup while also expanding its preferred portfolio across Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Aruba, Canada, and key Caribbean destinations such as the Bahamas, Barbados, and Curaçao. Newly added properties include The Beverly Hills Hotel and The Peninsula New York.

Europe
The company has expanded its footprint across Southern and Western Europe, with additional preferred hotels in Greece, the United Kingdom, France, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Spain, and Italy. Recent additions include Domes Noruz Mykonos, Cavo Tagoo Santorini, 1 Hotel Mayfair in London, and The Roseate Villa in Bath.

Asia
Classic Vacations has also grown its luxury offerings in high-demand Asian and Middle Eastern destinations, including Thailand, Indonesia, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, the Maldives, Singapore, and Japan. Notable new partners include Banyan Tree Dubai, The Sukhothai Bangkok Hotel, and SIRO One Zaabeel in Dubai.

Africa
In Africa, the expansion is led by increased offerings in South Africa, alongside new preferred properties in Seychelles, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Namibia. Key additions include Kempinski Seychelles Resort, Anantara Maia Seychelles Villas, and Kapama River Lodge in South Africa, further enhancing Classic’s safari and luxury travel portfolio.