Anantara Hotels & Resorts
Anantara Hotels & Resorts, Minor Hotels' luxury flagship brand, was founded in 2001 with its first property in Hua Hin. Since its inception, Anantara has expanded globally, encompassing properties in diverse locations such as beaches, private islands, countryside retreats, desert sands, heritage sites, and cosmopolitan cities.
The brand's portfolio now spans over 40 countries, including Austria, Cambodia, China, France, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Mozambique, Netherlands, Oman, Portugal, Qatar, Seychelles, Spain, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, and Zambia.
In 2010, the brand launched the Anantara Vacation Club, a points-based timeshare project, offering options in various global destinations.
In 2025, Anantara properties in Koh Samui and Phuket were used as filming locations for the third season of The White Lotus, including Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort, Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort and Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas.[15][16]
Avani Hotels & Resorts
Avani Hotels & Resorts, launched in 2011, currently operates in over 20 countries, including Australia, Botswana, Cambodia, Colombia, Italy, Indonesia, South Korea, Laos, Lesotho, Malaysia, Mexico, Mozambique, Namibia, New Zealand, Portugal, Seychelles, Spain, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, and Zambia.
The brand is on a trajectory of growth, with expectations to expand its portfolio to over 100 properties globally by 2026.[17]
Elewana Collection
In 2008, Minor Hotels expanded into Africa by acquiring a 50 percent stake in Elewana Afrika, now branded as the Elewana Collection.
The Elewana Collection comprises 16 boutique lodges, camps, and hotels across Kenya and Tanzania, offering unique accommodations. In 2015, Minor Hotels further increased its presence in the region by acquiring a majority stake in four Kenyan properties from Cheli & Peacock, along with associated safari tour operating companies.[18]
Oaks Hotels, Resorts & Suites
Minor Hotels completed its acquisition of Oaks Hotels, Resorts & Suites, an Australian-based accommodation provider, in 2011.[19]
The brand, originally founded in Australia in 1991, offers over 60 properties primarily in Australia and New Zealand, with additional locations in China, India, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates.
NH Hotels
Minor Hotels acquired a 94.1 percent stake in the Spanish multi-national hotel company NH Hotel Group during the last quarter of 2018[20] at a total volume of €2,327m.
NH Hotel Group, which includes NH Hotels, NH Collection, and nhow Hotels, operates over 350 hotels in 35 countries. NH Hotels is positioned in the midscale to upscale segment, with urban hotels catering to both business and leisure travelers.
NH Collection
Established in 2014, NH Collection operates in the upper to upscale segment, located in major capital cities across Europe and Latin America.
nhow Hotels
The hotels are located in urban area.
Tivoli Hotels & Resorts
In 2016,[21] Portugal saw its to this Date largest hotel deal when Minor Hotels acquired Tivoli Hotels & Resorts,[22] a hotel chain that owns 16 properties across Portugal, Brazil, and Qatar.[23] The acquisition, which marked Minor Hotels' entry into Europe and Latin America, totaled €294.2 million.[24]
