Anantara

There is not much on this Earth to challenge the simple of pleasure of stargazing. And, if you struggle to think of a better way to end your day than kicking back, drink in hand, to take in…

Following an extensive renovation that transformed Anantara Angkor Resort into a premier all-suite retreat, the 39-key boutique resort has unveiled Siem Reap’s newest presidential suites,…

LAURENT A. VOIVENEL has joined Swiss-Belhotel International as senior vice president of operations & development for the Middle East, Africa & India. A seasoned industry…

Anantara’s annual elephant polo tournament has now raised more than THB50 million (US$1.4m) for Asian elephant conservation. The latest King's Cup event took place in Bangkok earlier…

Mekhong have won the King’s Cup elephant polo title in Bangkok. The team prevailed after four days of matches and activities on the banks of the Chao Praya River, featuring 10 teams and…

Silka Tsuen Wan Location: Tsuen Wan district of Hong Kong, on the way to Disneyland and airport Grade: Midscale Keys: 419 Facilities: Gym, restaurant, coffee shop, smartphones in…

Thailand’s Minor Hotels has opened its second luxury Anantara property in Sri Lanka. The Anantara Kalutara Resort is located on the island’s southwest coast, 10 minutes from the town of…

Anantara Vacation Club, Minor Hotels' timeshare arm, has added eight more destinations to its global network. The company is taking advantage of Minor's growing network of…

Minor Hotels, which operates the Anantara and Avani brands, has secured a new global partnership with Hotelbeds. Under the agreement, the travel trade bed-bank will distribute the…

Anantara has started operating cruises along the Thu Bon River in Hoi An, central Vietnam. Guests at the Anantara Hoi An Resort will be offered the chance to take daily, one-hour…

Thailand's Minor Hotel Group has continued to expand its portfolio in the UAE with the signing of a dual Anantara and Avani hotel project in Abu Dhabi. The new Anantara Jebel Dhanna and…

Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort has revealed its revamped over water suites. The 40 suites come in a range of options, including 19 Sunset Over Water Suites, 15 Sunrise Over Water Suites…

Thailand's Minor Hotel Group has revealed the latest stage of its expansion in Southeast Asia - the development of a brand new Anantara resort in Bali's cultural capital, Ubud. Minor has…

Anantara has announced that the annual King's Cup elephant polo tournament will be staged on the banks of Bangkok's Chao Praya River this year. The annual event will return to the…

Anantara launched its first luxury resort in Sri Lanka this month, located on the country's south coast. The new 152-key Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort is set on an 8.5-hectare…

THOMAS MANGAS has been appointed chief executive officer of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, effective 31 December. The move marks a promotion for Mangas, who is currently the…

PERRY CANTARUTTI has become the new chief executive officer of SkyTeam, the global airline alliance. Cantarutti most recently spent five years with Delta Air Lines as senior vice…

A new range of luxury residences have been unveiled at the Anantara Layan Phuket Resort. The new Residences by Anantara provide 15 two-storey homes on Phuket’s west coast, offering…

Thailand's Minor Hotel Group has unveiled details of a new Anantara beach resort in Malaysia. Scheduled to open in 2018, the new-build Anantara Desaru Resort & Villas will form…

Anantara has teamed by with famous Indian chefs, the Qureshi Brothers, to enhance the culinary offerings at its resort in Qatar. The Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara will host…

Recent statistics state that Ras Al Khaimah has recorded 12,709 visitors over three days of Eid Al Adha period. This was according to figures released by the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism…

安纳塔拉（Anantara）将开始为曼谷两家酒店的客人们提供智能手机，即暹罗安纳塔拉酒店和安纳塔拉河畔水疗度假村。 客人们可以使用这个智能手机进行无限制的当地通话，和打往10个国家和地区的国际通话，包括新加坡、香港、日本、中国、英国、美国，还可以使用无限制的3G数据连接和Wifi共享。…

Anantara will start providing free smartphones to guests at two of its hotels in Thailand: Anantara Siam Bangkok and Anantara Riverside Bangkok. The new "handy" smartphones will…

Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas has revamped its brand with a new logo and strapline, plus the launch of a new website. The luxury hotel brand, which is operated by Thailand's…

Minor Hotel Group (MHG) recently announced a strategic partnership with Nakheel to co-invest and develop a 500-key AVANI hotel in Dubai. The new property is scheduled to open in 2018.…

LINDSAY WHITE has been named as Etihad Airways' new vice president for Australia & Asia Pacific. White brings 30 years of aviation experience to the role, having held various senior…

Thailand's Minor Hotel Group has signed a new agreement that will lead to the launch of its first Anantara resorts in North Africa. The company has penned a partnership with Qatari…

Anantara has officially rebranded the former Four Seasons Bangkok to create its new flagship hotel in the Thai capital. The Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel is located on central Bangkok's…

Minor Hotel Group (MHG) is expanding its portfolio in UAE. The hotel Group recently announced a partnership with Dubai Properties (DP) to develop a new Anantara in Dubai. The property…

Thailand's Minor Hotel Group is planning to bring its Anantara brand to Malaysia, following the signing of a new partnership with Destination Resorts & Hotels (DRH). Under the…

The Four Seasons Hotel in Bangkok will be rebranded next year, to become Anantara's new flagship hotel. The luxury property, which is located on Rajadamri Road in the centre of Bangkok,…

Minor Hotel Group (MHG) recently announced the formation of a new strategic partnership with Sun International to own and operate a collection of eight properties in five African…

Thailand's Minor Hotel Group has signed a new agreement with TripAdvisor that will see more than of its 65 properties use the TripAdvisor Business Listings hotel marketing tool. All…

A group of hotels on Bangkok's Chao Praya River have joined forces to create a new marketing alliance. Announced at a press conference on Friday 18 April, the new Bangkok Riverside…

Anantara has expanded its portfolio in China with the launch of a new resort in Sichuan province. The Anantara Emei Resort & Spa is located in the foothills of the Emei Mountain,…

Anantara is helping to conserve Cambodia's Cardamom Mountains, which provide a major natural habitat for the country's wild elephants. In late 2013 Anantara was approached by the…

MARK LETTENBICHLER has been appointed CEO of Regent Hotels & Resorts. He joins the Taiwan-based luxury hotel company with 30 years' experience in the US and Asia. He spent 24 years…

Anantara Hotels Resorts & Spas’ recently unveiled the Al Sahel Villa Resort on Sir Bani Yas Island. Developed by Tourism Development and Investment Company (TDIC), the five-star…

Anantara has forayed into Africa with the Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort & Spa in Mozambique. The resort formerly operated as the Indigo Bay Resort & Spa, which Minor Hotel…

Anantara has reopened its resort in Koh Samui following a major renovation. The Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort & Spa recently underwent a seven-month, THB170 million (US$5.4m)…

Anantara will add a second resort in Phuket next year. Opening in January 2014, Anantara Phuket Layan Resort & Spa will be located at Layan Beach, on the island's northwest coast,…

Anantara has continued its rapid recent expansion with the launch of its first hotel in Chiang Mai. The luxury resort brand's parent company, Minor Hotel Group, has taken over the…

Anantara has signed its 25th global hotel and its first in Cambodia - the Anantara Angkor Resort & Spa. Located in Siem Reap, the gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage temple…

Anantara has chosen to use SiteMinder to boost its online distribution. The Thailand-based hotel company will now use SiteMinder's distribution system, Channel Manager, to connect its…

KELVIN TAN has been appointed as Celebrity Cruises' new commercial director for Asia Pacific. Tan moves to Celebrity from the brand's parent company, Royal Caribbean, where he served as…

Anantara Vacation Club, the holiday rental of Minor International, has unveiled plans for a major expansion of its client base and property portfolio. Addressing media at the Anantara…

The Anantara Dubai The Palm Resort and Spa opened in Dubai on the Palm Jumeirah. The new hotel boats 293 guest rooms and villas. The clusters are of only four to eight guest rooms.…

Minor Hotel Group (MHG) has opened its first property in Cambodia, acquiring a majority ownership of the Southea Boutique Resort in Siem Reap. The hotel will be renamed Anantara…

The Anantara Art Series at Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa by Anantara hs returned. The event will showcase an exhibition entitled People and Places, created by British artist Pippa Thew…

Aurélien Poirot has been appointed as Anantara Bangkok Riverside Apartments as its new executive chef. Poirot took up the position in July having worked for Michelin star restaurants in…

Thailand's Minor Hotel Group has signed a major new partnership that will see it develop a series of high-end resorts in Africa. The deal with Dubai-based Rani Investment LLC entails…

Thailand's Minor Hotel Group has continued its recent expansion with the acquisition of a 50% stake in luxury resort operator, Per AQUUM. The US$4 million deal will see Minor join…

Minor Hotel Group’s timeshare concept, Anantara Vacation Club, has opened its first purpose-built resort in Phuket. The new Anantara Vacation Club Phuket Mai Khao comprises 70 one-, two-…

Anantara has launched its second property in Vietnam – Anantara Hoi An Resort. Formerly known as the Life Heritage Resort Hoi An, the property has been rebranded as an Anantara…

Thailand's Minor Hotel Group has announced plans to launch its first property in Qatar. Opening in early 2014, the Anantara Doha Island Resort & Spa will be a 141-room luxury…

Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas has upped its environmental efforts with the appointment of a new worldwide conservation director. John Roberts steps into the new role following…

Anantara Bophut Resort & Spa, Koh Samui, will close for seven months as it undergoes a major refurbishment. From 16 April to 15 November 2013 resort will receive a major THB170…

Anantara has entered the Chinese hotel market for the first time with the launch of a new luxury resort in Sanya. The hotel brand, which is controlled by Thailand-based Minor…

A leading Thailand-based hotelier has urged the country to better utilise Hua Hin airport, on Thailand's Gulf Coast. Bill Heinicke, Chairman & CEO of Minor International, has urged more…

Minor Hotel Group has announced plans to expand its portfolio of Anantara resorts in Phuket. Located at Layan Beach, on Phuket’s northwest coast, Bundarika Villas & Suites will be…

Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas has launched a new e-learning programme for its hotel staff.Developed in partnership with three major online training providers - Skillsoft, Ashridge and…

News round-up from Travel Daily Middle East.  Cairo, Muscat lead Middle East occupancy growth: STR   Cairo and Muscat are leading the way in Middle East occupancy growth, according…

Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa by Anantara in Abu Dhabi has been officially launched. Developed by Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC), the hotel will cater to both…

Anantara Vacation Club, a shared ownership concept by Anantara, has announced a new addition to its portfolio in Bali.  The Anantara Vacation Club Bali Seminyak is a villa development…