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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Qatar Airways backs up Virgin tie-up with premium dining boost

3 weeks ago | latteluxurynews.com | Anne Majumdar

Excitement is building over next week’s launch of Virgin Australia services to Doha, Qatar, under its strategic partnership with Qatar Airways, with a new premium inflight dining experience set to simultaneously take off. The inaugural Virgin flight from Sydney to Doha is scheduled for 12 June, with subsequent services from Brisbane and Perth launching on June 19 and June 26, respectively. Melbourne will join the route network later in the year, with flights commencing on 1 December.
UHNW demand for travel to ANZ growing, says Southern Crossings

4 weeks ago | latteluxurynews.com | Anne Majumdar

As global travel continues to rebound, luxury travel specialist Southern Crossings has reported a marked rise in demand for travel to Australia and New Zealand from ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) travellers, particularly from the US and the UK, who are driving a shift away from ostentatious luxury toward deeply personalised, exclusive experiences.
1 Hotels reports 'strong interest' ahead of Melbourne debut

1 month ago | latteluxurynews.com | Anne Majumdar

When it opens it doors on 19 June, 1 Hotel Melbourne will herald a new era of Australian luxury with a keen sense of excitement building, both domestically and internationally, around the brand’s local debut.
Minor Hotels sets out ambitious growth plan amid milestone month

1 month ago | latteluxurynews.com | Anne Majumdar

The opening of Queen’s Wharf Residences in Brisbane represents a major milestone for Minor Hotels in Australasia as the company works towards ambitious expansion targets and strengthened brand presence in the local market. Last week saw the 64-storey property start welcoming guests, with Minor Hotels Chief Operating Officer Australasia Craig Hooley highlighting it as a pinnacle moment for the Bangkok-based firm.
Anantara's Australia debut confirmed as Minor makes luxury play

1 month ago | latteluxurynews.com | Anne Majumdar

A location appears to have been found for the first Anantara property in Australia with more details to be announced within the year as Minor Hotels embarks on an ambitious plan to shake up the country’s luxury sector. The next five years will see the Bangkok-headquartered hospitality firm open “two to three” Anantara properties across the country, Minor Hotels Chief Operating Officer Australasia, Craig Hooley revealed to LATTE.
Suites Program from Virtuoso set to Launch in 2025

1 month ago | latteluxurynews.com | Anne Majumdar

Building on this offering, the upcoming suites program aims to move beyond just “spotlighting” into more structured recognition, by separating high-value suite bookings from standard hotel stays. “We’re looking at expanding beyond the hotel program to a suites program because of fairness,” Hagopian said.
Bali's Nirjhara lures travellers seeking peaceful escape

2 months ago | latteluxurynews.com | Anne Majumdar

Set in the sleepy Ketungu Beach area, just 20 minutes from bustling Canggu, this resort offers travellers a taste of “what Bali used to be.” “You go to Seminyak and you don’t see rice paddies,” he explained. “It’s all been built up.”That’s not the case at Nirjhara. Located just 700 metres from the beach, the boutique resort offers a blend of peace, nature, and authentic Balinese charm. “We’re in a patch of rainforest that is also attached to this typical Balinese village,” Rueda shared.
Complex Travel Group sets out bold plan

2 months 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

2 months 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 months 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.