Anne Majumdar

Sydney

Senior Editor at LATTE Luxury News

Freelance writer based in Sydney. Love travel, love writing, love food, love fitness...

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Complex Travel Group sets out bold plan

3 days ago | latteluxurynews.com | Anne Majumdar

Complex Travel Group is charging full speed ahead with ambitious expansion plans, as it works towards a TTV target of $250 million. New developments for the Perth-based company include a new office opening in Victoria, major team growth, the acquisition of reward travel specialist The Well Connected Traveller and the launch of Flatbeds Rewards Travel. The moves are part of a broader strategy to cement the group as a dominant force in the premium airfare and rewards travel space in Australia.
Virtuoso's UHNW division to open to 'very select' group of advisors

3 days ago | latteluxurynews.com | Anne Majumdar

The Virtuoso UHNW initiative goes far beyond travel, establishing “a whole ecosystem for the clients of the advisors,” Hagopian explained. “It’ll be very specific for that vertical only. It will be separate from everything else we do within the network.”While the luxury travel component remains central, the new division takes Virtuoso into new territory, in the form of elite lifestyle offerings. “Luxury lifestyle, it’s really the other side of travel,” he said.
Talent shortage remains key industry concern for Virtuoso

2 weeks ago | latteluxurynews.com | Anne Majumdar

Drawing on real-world examples, he shared stories of professionals transitioning from different careers into the travel industry. “Josh Alexander (of Protravel International) was the first attorney I ever met that quit his law practice to become a Virtuoso Travel Advisor,” he noted, highlighting the success of professionals who are advocates, problem solvers, and experts in listening – skills that are highly transferable to travel advising.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises prepares for hat trick of big launches

3 weeks ago | latteluxurynews.com | Anne Majumdar

Regent Seven Seas Cruises is gearing up for a bumper few months as the highly anticipated launch of its 2028 World Cruise approaches, with bookings for its newest vessel, Seven Seas Prestige, opening soon after, followed by the release of its 2027/28 program.
Traveller Made sets out global expansion strategy

3 weeks ago | latteluxurynews.com | Anne Majumdar

Traveller Made’s decision to move its Essence of Luxury show beyond Europe wasn’t made lightly but has become a key part of the luxury travel network’s plan to tap into immense global potential, says Founder and President Quentin Desurmont.
Virtuoso tweaks membership categories to halt "back door entry"

1 month ago | latteluxurynews.com | Anne Majumdar

Recently introduced changes to Virtuoso‘s membership categories will prevent “back door entry” to the luxury travel network, according to General Manager for Australia and New Zealand Greg Treasure. Speaking to LATTE at the recent Virtuoso ANZ Forum 2025 in Perth, Treasure explained a review of existing membership categories had been necessary to address quality issues which had crept in during the pandemic, with Virtuoso revisiting its minimum production criteria as a result.
China potential huge for Traveller Made, with authenticity key

1 month ago | latteluxurynews.com | Anne Majumdar

“They’re coming with full itineraries they created through AI, and it can be strange for agents who are used to doing all that work,” Naudin said, highlighting how Chinese travellers are now leveraging technology to craft personalised itineraries. This shift presents both a challenge and an opportunity for luxury travel companies. Naudin explained that businesses must adapt to the new way of planning trips, integrating technology to meet the demands of a more tech-savvy and independent traveller.
Dubai's ever-evolving luxury offering luring visitors back

1 month ago | latteluxurynews.com | Anne Majumdar

The official opening of Jumeirah’s Marsa Al Arab hotel today is big news for Dubai’s luxury accommodation landscape, with Dubai Tourism highlighting the emirate’s ever-evolving accommodation sector as a key driver of repeat visitation. At a media lunch yesterday in Sydney, Dubai Tourism Regional Director Asia Pacific Shahab Shayan highlighted some of the emirate’s key developments at the luxury end.
Explora Journeys' trade gamble paying off, says Costantin

1 month ago | latteluxurynews.com | Anne Majumdar

Explora Journeys is attracting a new wave of cruisers, with the trade playing a key role in the fledgling cruise line’s journey, according to Nicole Costantin, Head of Sales for the ultra-luxury cruise brand. Launched in 2021 as the ultra-luxury arm of MSC Cruises, Explora has quickly established a distinct identity, with Australia and New Zealand proving to be key markets for the brand. The region is now its fourth largest contributor globally.
AmaWaterways finishes first year in Australia on a high

1 month ago | latteluxurynews.com | Anne Majumdar

It’s been one year since AmaWaterways established its office in Australia, with the river cruise line hitting the growth targets it put in place 12 months ago after an admittedly slow start, Co-Owner Greg Murphy has revealed. The growing team, which is headed up by Managing Director Steve Richards, is celebrating the milestone this week with Murphy in attendance.