-KH News Desk (editorial1@imaws.org) 
Minor Hotels Australasia has announced the appointment of Anup Mathur to the newly created role of Account Director – India. Based in Bengaluru, Mathur will be responsible for driving business growth and strengthening strategic partnerships across India, a market identified by the group as having significant long-term potential for travel into Australia and New Zealand.
Strategic Focus on the Indian Market
The creation of this dedicated leadership role underscores Minor Hotels’ commitment to the Indian source market, which has shown accelerating growth for the Australasian region.
Expertise: Mathur brings over 17 years of experience in hospitality sales, having held senior positions at global brands including Marriott International and Accor.
Proven Track Record: Most recently, he served as Account Director, Global Sales at Marriott, where he managed key international accounts and delivered sustained revenue growth.
Core Mandate: In his new capacity, he will work closely with Minor Hotels’ extensive portfolio in Australasia to source new business opportunities and deepen engagement with Indian travel partners.
Daniel Csortan, Head of Commercial, Minor Hotels Australasia: “The creation of this role reflects the accelerating growth of the Indian market for our business. India continues to be a key source market for travel into Australia and New Zealand. Establishing a dedicated leadership role allows us to deepen relationships and unlock new opportunities. We are confident Anup’s insight will be invaluable.”
