Pioneering Minor Hotels’ foray into the Build to Rent (BTR) market, the hotel group has announced its first BTR venture with the community-focused development, Citiscape by MINT Residential, in Rockdale, Sydney. This is also a first for Argentum Group, with several other projects under review focusing on BTR, affordable housing, and build-to-lease residential.
Anantara’s Ras Al Khaimah Resort to launch in UAE in Q4
Bringing the concept of eco-luxury to the shores of Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates, Minor Hotels shares an update on its new luxury resort scheduled to launch in the emirate later this year. Now in the final stages of development, Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort will open in Q4 and will be the brand’s ninth property in the UAE.
Minor Hotels announces new edition to the Anantara brand in China
Minor Hotels and its joint venture partner in China, Funyard Minor JV Co., (China), announces the signing of Anantara Shaoxing Resort in northeastern Zhejiang Province. Perched on the slopes of Mount Kuaiji, the luxury resort developed in partnership with Shaoxing Lan Ruo Lake Real Estate Development Co., Ltd will be the first internationally-branded resort in the city of Shaoxing when it opens in 2024.
Ian Di Tullio joins Minor Hotels as Chief Commercial Officer
Minor Hotels has announced the appointment of Ian Di Tullio PhD as the company’s new Chief Commercial Officer, effective from June 2023.
Minor Hotels announces partnership with tourism development fund of Saudi Arabia
Minor Hotels, a hotel owner, operator and investor, currently with a portfolio of 530 hotels and resorts in 56 countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, the Americas, Africa and the Indian Ocean, announces the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Development Fund to jointly develop and operate high-quality hospitality and lifestyle projects focused on mountain resorts, wellness resorts and urban hotels within the Kingdom. The first project under this partnership is expected to be announced in H2 this year.
Minor Hotels announces upcoming debut of Anantara in India
Minor Hotels, a hotel owner, operator, and investor, currently with a portfolio of 530 hotels and resorts in 56 countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, the Americas, Africa, and the Indian Ocean, announces the upcoming debut of its luxury Anantara brand in India. The new-built Anantara Jaipur Hotel will launch in Q4 2023 and is set to become a spectacular venue for weddings and celebrations.
Australia’s first Avani hotel to open on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast
The 180-room Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel will be a new-build property planned for opening to guests in 2025.
Minor Hotels sustains adaptability with SiteMinder Multi-Property
The sometimes more, sometimes less approach of the 530-strong hotel group makes it ready for change at any moment, and the company expects the same of its technology partners.
Thailand’s tourism seeks to reopen country by 1 July
Leading international tourism companies in Thailand have launched a campaign to reopen the country’s borders from 1 July 2021.
Minor Hotels reopens 5 Maldives resorts
The properties introduce a range of new facilities and experiences as well as enhancements to ensure the health and wellbeing of all guests.
