Minor Hotels is on track to exceed 850 properties globally by the end of 2027, driven by plans to open nearly 300 new hotels.
With over 560 properties and 81,000 keys already in operation, the company is cementing its position as one of the world’s largest hospitality groups. Minor Hotels’ growth strategy balances owned, leased, managed, and franchised properties. Currently, 70 per cent of its portfolio is owned or leased, but the goal is to reach a 50-50 ratio by 2027. More than 90 per cent of new projects will be under management agreements or franchise deals, supporting sustainable expansion.
Global expansion plans
Minor Hotels is focusing on expanding into key markets across Asia, the Middle East and Africa, and Australia and New Zealand. Its pipeline includes 285 new hotels with almost 47,000 keys.
- Asia: Over 100 new properties
- Middle East & Africa: 60 new properties
- Australia & New Zealand: 40 new properties
The group is also planning to enter new markets like North America, North Asia, Morocco, Egypt, and Turkey, while strengthening its presence in India with the recent opening of Anantara Jewel Bagh Jaipur Hotel.
Luxury and lifestyle brands in focus
Minor’s growth is driven by its luxury and premium brands. One-third of the new hotels will be in the luxury segment (Anantara, Tivoli, Elewana Collection), while another third will be in the premium segment (NH Collection, Avani, nhow).
The group plans to launch two new hotel brands in 2025, offering more options for hotel conversions. Nearly 40 per cent of the new projects will be conversions or redevelopments.
Wellbeing is a key priority across all brands, with properties like Layan Life by Anantara in Phuket focusing on blending wellness with local culture for unique guest experiences.
“We remain committed to strategic growth across a diverse range of regions, always striving to provide innovative hospitality experiences that deliver value for our owners and partners. As well as leveraging our experiential luxury expertise, our evolving brand architecture, asset-right strategy, and focus on branded residence opportunities are the mainstays of our ambitious plans, and we look forward to bringing them to life in the coming years” said Dillip Rajakarier, CEO of Minor Hotels.
Branded residences: A growing trend
Branded residences will play a big role in Minor’s future, with projects in over a dozen countries. Having pioneered the concept in the late 1990s with Layan Residences by Anantara in Phuket, the company is now accelerating growth in this space.
Upcoming residential projects include:
- Anantara Ubud Bali Resort – Featuring a residential component
- Europe, Asia, and the Middle East & Africa – New projects confirmed in Oman, Tanzania, and the UAE
Key openings in 2025
Here’s a glimpse of some exciting new properties set to open in 2025:
- Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia Hotel (February) – Located in a historic Port Wine cellar in Portugal
- nhow Rome (Q2) – A new lifestyle hotel in Europe’s design-forward nhow portfolio
- Avani+ Barbarons Seychelles Resort (Q3) – Reopening after a major refurbishment as a flagship Avani property
- Anantara Kafue River Zambia Tented Camp (Q3) – An exclusive safari experience in Zambia’s stunning wilderness
- NH Collection Maldives Reethi Resort (Q4) – Reopening after renovation as the second NH Collection property in the Maldives
