Dillip Rajakarier

Minor International, a global hotel group headquartered in Bangkok, will temporarily suspend operations at some hotels in Thailand, neighbouring Malaysia and Europe. Group chief…

Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas has launched its first property in Spain – the exclusive Anantara Villa Padierna Palace Benahavis Marbella Resort. Situated on Spain’s Southern coast…

Expanding its current portfolio in Vietnam, Avani Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of three new properties in Ho Chi Minh, Vung Tau, and Cam Ranh.

Avani Hotels & Resorts is expanding its portfolio in Thailand with the launch of Avani+ Samui, an upscale resort situated by Taling Ngam Bay on Koh Samui’s southwest shore. This secluded…

Thai hospitality and investment group Minor Hotels has revealed today that it has upped its commitment to Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), by taking a stake in the independent hotel…

AVANI Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing for its second South Korean property, located in Busan’s city centre.

Anantara Hotels and Resorts has announced plans to diversify its portfolio in China by launching a luxury hotel brand in the Qingyang District of Chengdu with the opening of Anantara Jinsha…

Thailand’s hotel and restaurant giant Minor International purchased Chinese conglomerate HNA Group’s 25.2% stake of Spanish hotel group NH Hotel for US$729 million (€619 m).

The city of Muscat is best known to travellers as ‘a very elegant town with very fine houses’ due to building policies that enforce cleanliness and traditional design elements. Portuguese…

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…

In a recent development, Minor Hotel Group (MHG) announced its expansion in UAE with its first property in Ras Al Khaimah – Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort. The new…

Thailand's Minor Hotel Group has announced the latest stage of its expansion in Africa, with the signing of an agreement to add six Kenyan safari camps to its portfolio. The company's…

Minor Hotel Group will launch its Avani brand in Australia, with the addition of two new properties in Perth. The Bangkok-based hotel group revealed on Monday that it has been…

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…

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,…

The Minor Group is looking to expand its presence in the Africa market with the launch of its new property in Zanzibar. The Group recently announced the take-over of the management…

Minor Hotel Group has expanded its presence in Africa following a significant investment in a hotel and mixed-use complex in Mozambique's capital, Maputo. The Bangkok-based company, which…

Thailand's Minor Hotel Group has launched a major new initiative designed to train the next generation of hoteliers. The new Explorer programme will initially be rolled out in the…

Thailand's rapidly-expanding Minor Hotel Group has unveiled its first resort in the Seychelles. The company has taken over the management of the former Le Meridien Barbarons Beach…

Thailand's Minor Hotel Group has launched its upscale Avani Hotels & Resorts brand in Malaysia. The company has taken over the management of the former Golden Palm Tree Iconic…

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 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…

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 has announced plans to launch its first Avani-branded hotel in Thailand. The company has signed an agreement for the management of the Amari Atrium Hotel in Bangkok,…

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…

Minor Hotel Group has opened its second Avani resort in Sri Lanka. The Avani Kalutara Resort & Spa, which is located on the country's southwest coast, was formerly known as the Kani…

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…