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Minor Hotels has an aggressive growth strategy to expand by 2025. Details about the company's strategy reveal a lot about bigger-picture trends in the hotel sector.
Sean O'Neill | 4 months ago
News Blog
Anantara has announced Anantara Kafue River Tented Camp, a new resort in development on the banks of the Kafue River in Africa. The resort is being developed in partnership with Agro Safari. Credit: Minor Hotels Set to open in 2025, the resort will feature 12 tents that will be suspended 3.5 meters above the ground,…
Adam Stacey | 5 months ago
Anantara Hotels and Resorts has rolled out its ‘Dollar for Deeds’ program at its properties globally, having originally launched the initiative at select hotels in Thailand almost ten years ago. The 'Dollar for Deeds' program provides travellers with the opportunity to give back to the local community of a property by pledging a donation to…
Adam Stacey | 7 months ago
The timing of Abu Dhabi's decision to lower government fees on hotels and their alignment with the emirate’s long-term goals reflect a strategic move to capitalize on the potential of the tourism sector and the opportunities it presents.
Peden Doma Bhutia | 8 months ago
India’s booming aviation market coupled with sustained economic growth have made global hospitality titans check into the country with a robust pipeline of hotels over the next five years.
Amrita Ghosh | 11 months ago
Tourism
A growing middle class with high disposable income as well as the big fat wedding industry are fueling the Indian luxury hotels market.
Peden Doma Bhutia and Amrita Ghosh, Skift | 1 year ago
Setting sights on global growth, Minor Hotels appears poised to make even bigger expansion moves.
Amrita Ghosh | 1 year ago
Luxury
Minor Hotels founder William Heinecke has had quite the entrepreneurial journey. As an American expat, he started his entire empire of businesses in Thailand from the age of 17. Here he shares thoughts about the state of hospitality, luxury, and embedding social good into the core of his properties.
Colin Nagy, Skift | 6 years ago
Experience and sustainability are losing their equity as more brands cynically pile on. These are examples of emerging, global brands with depth to their practices. Intrepid travelers should take note.