Minor Hotels On Track to Surpass 850 Properties by 2027

Out of the pipeline projects, more than 90% will be under hotel management agreements (HMAs) or franchise deals, placing the group on track to meet that goal.

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Anantara Ubud Bali Resort, one of Minor Hotels' most recent openings.

Anantara Ubud Bali Resort, one of Minor Hotels' most recent openings.

Minor Hotels Poised for Major Growth

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Minor Hotels is advancing into 2025 with a strong growth trend, supported by a solid pipeline of nearly 300 new hotels set to open in the coming three years. This growth puts the global hotel owner and operator on course to exceed 850 properties by the end of 2027, placing it among the largest hospitality groups worldwide.

With over 560 properties and 81,000 keys already in operation worldwide, Minor’s latest figures show a three-year pipeline of over 285 new hotels and almost 47,000 keys. This underlines the group’s ambitious global strategy and reveals a focus on international market diversification. While more than 50% of Minor’s existing portfolio is currently concentrated in Europe, adding more than 100 properties in Asia, more than 60 in the Middle East and Africa, and 40 in Australia and New Zealand will lead to a more balanced global portfolio distribution.

Minor Hotels aims to broaden its footprint in key markets, particularly North America and Asia. Moreover, Morocco, Egypt, and Turkey have been highlighted as priority locations for expansion. Initiatives are being implemented to enhance growth in India's priority market, especially after the recent launch of the Anantara Jewel Bagh Jaipur Hotel.

LEVERAGING GLOBAL BRAND STRENGTH

Minor Hotels Expands China Portfolio with Anantara Xiling Snow Mountain Chengdu Resort

Luxury and upscale remain a driving force in Minor Hotels’ expansion, with one-third of the three-year pipeline categorised in the Luxury segment, encompassing the Anantara, Tivoli, and Elewana Collection brands, and a further third in the Premium segment across NH Collection, Avani and nhow. The group also invests heavily in uplifting many luxury properties, including significant renovation at the original Anantara property in Hua Hin, Thailand.

Minor Hotels has also been optimising its brand architecture in-depth as part of a new-look master brand strategy, which will roll out in 2025. The plan includes the upcoming launch of two new hotel brands, which will broaden the group’s scope and create fresh opportunities for owners seeking distinctive brand options, particularly for conversion properties.

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Conversions and brownfield developments comprise 38% of the pipeline, while the remainder comprise greenfield projects.

Minor strongly emphasises well-being as a key strategic priority across its brands, as exemplified by the recent launch of Layan Life by Anantara in Phuket. The company plans to develop further hotel projects that adopt a comprehensive approach to well-being, merging medical technology with local cultural knowledge to ensure optimal benefits for guests.

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Dillip Rajakarier, CEO of Minor Hotels
"We are dedicated to achieving strategic growth in various regions while consistently aiming to deliver innovative hospitality experiences that offer value to our owners and partners. In addition to utilizing our expertise in experiential luxury, our evolving brand structure, asset-right strategy, and emphasis on branded residence opportunities form the foundation of our ambitious goals, and we eagerly anticipate realizing them in the years ahead", said Dillip Rajakarier, CEO of Minor Hotels and Group CEO of Parent Company Minor International.

BRANDED RESIDENCES IN FOCUS

Tallest Tower at Queens Wharf Under Minor Hotels Management

Branded residences will also be essential to the group’s future. Pipeline projects in more than a dozen countries include a residential component.

Minor Hotels pioneered branded residences in the late 1990s, with developments such as Layan Residences by Anantara in Phuket, Thailand—well before many other operators entered this space. The Company plans to accelerate residential growth across both resort and urban destinations, including the potential for standalone branded residence projects in major cities.

The recent opening of Anantara Ubud Bali Resort, which includes an upcoming residential component, demonstrates the appeal of integrated living experiences that blend upscale hospitality with private ownership. Upcoming residential projects in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East – where—projects are confirmed in Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah, Oman, and Tanzania – will strengthen Minor Hotels’ presence in those regions.

Globally, the group sees strong growth prospects for residential property under the Anantara and NH Collection brands, particularly in the Middle East and Europe.

2025 OPENING HIGHLIGHTS

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The year ahead is already shaping up to be exciting for Minor Hotels, with a range of new openings across the globe. A small selection of highlights include:

  • Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia Hotel (February) - Set on the hillside of Gaia, Portugal, in a historic Port Wine cellar that forms part of the overall guest experience.
  • nhow Rome (Q2) - The 10th property under the design-forward nhow brand, further enhancing Minor Hotels’ lifestyle portfolio in Europe.
  • Avani+ Barbarons Seychelles Resort (Q3): This property will be refurbished to become Avani's flagship resort, elevating the brand’s footprint in the Indian Ocean.
  • Anantara Kafue River Zambia Tented Camp (Q3) - Anantara’s debut in the luxury tented camp segment offers guests an exclusive safari experience in a stunning natural setting.
  • NH Collection Maldives Reethi Resort (Q4) - After closing for a six-month renovation, one of the Maldives’ most storied resorts will open with a brand new look and plant the second NH Collection flag on the archipelago.
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Omar Romero, Chief Development and Luxury Officer at Minor Hotels
" While exploring new avenues for global growth, it is crucial to maintain the integrity of our brands. We are dedicated to enhancing our luxury portfolio, ensuring that the distinctive identity of each brand provides genuine, experience-focused stays. Our development pipeline reflects our confidence in both established and emerging markets, rooted in the belief that strong brand resonance and unwavering quality are key to our success—and to our commitment to delivering exceptional value for both guests and owners", said Omar Romero, Chief Development and Luxury Officer at Minor Hotels.

The latest pipeline data highlights Minor Hotels’ ambitious global strategy. A key aspect of this vision is the group’s “asset-right" strategy, which balances owned, leased, managed, and franchised properties to promote sustainable and diversified growth. About 70% of the portfolio consists of owned or leased assets, but the group intends to adjust this ratio to approximately 50-50 by 2027. Over 90% of the projects in the pipeline will fall under hotel management agreements (HMAs) or franchise arrangements, keeping the group on schedule to achieve that objective.

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