New Netflix film ‘Mother of the Bride’ puts a new spotlight Thailand has established itself as the go-to destination for Hollywood and international filmmakers, leveraging its stunning locales to boost tourism and support the local economy. Highlighting Thailand’s allure is the recent production of Mother of the Bride, an American romantic comedy directed by Mark Waters which was shot at Anantara Layan Phuket Resort and Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas, both operated by Minor Hotels. In 2022, the Thai government took a bold step to waive personal income tax for foreign talent for five years, augmenting an already attractive film incentive system. Since then, the programme was further enhanced to offer foreign film productions a cash rebate of up to 20%, with Phuket emerging as a ...
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Hospitality group eyes 50 properties in 10 years as it opens Bengaluru office and counts down to Anantara debut Minor Hotels, a global hotel owner and operator with more than 540 properties in 56 countries, is set to intensify its presence in the dynamic Indian hospitality market, targeting 50 new openings within the next decade. The group will focus its strategy on the upper-upscale and luxury hotel segments, where it expects strong interest from owners in its well-established Anantara, Avani, and NH Collection brands. For Anantara Hotels & Resorts, the group is building on core brand differentiators by targeting opportunities in Ayurvedic wellness retreats, wilderness lodges, and historical palaces. It also believes Avani Hotels & Resorts is well pos...
Read MoreSerengeti Explorer by Elewana Collection will offer a central, yet private location with panoramic views, extensive facilities and a competitive price point catering to an underrepresented market between budget and full luxury. For almost two decades Elewana has been delivering unforgettable experiences through its collection of 16 luxury properties across East Africa. The new Explorer by Elewana collection of upscale safari lodges will cater to a wider audience through a more moderate price point as well as an increased range of activities on property. The first lodge, Serengeti Explorer, is scheduled to open in March 2024, Ngorongoro Explorer will follow later in that year, and Tarangire Explorer is scheduled to open in 2025. Serengeti Explorer is exemplified through its rem...
Read MoreOpening of NH Collection Maldives Havodda Resort Leaving behind the city life for a tropical paradise, the renowned hospitality brand NH Collection is celebrating its first foray into island living with the opening of NH Collection Maldives Havodda Resort, an all-villa hideaway in the Indian Ocean combining underwater exploration, barefoot romance and holistic wellness. Nestled on an untouched, palm tree-blanketed island that is part of the Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, and one of the closest Maldivian islands to the equator, the resort offers pure escapism in an exceptional setting encircled by a house reef teeming with turtles and tropical fish. Right in the crystalline lagoon waters, experienced and aspiring divers will find an idyllic underwater playground with thirty wo...
Read More# Multiple Brands Recognised in the Prestigious Annual Awards # Anantara’s Italian Properties Named #2 in Italy and #3 in Rome # Elewana Collection Claims Three Spots in World’s Top 50 Resorts Minor Hotels, the parent company behind the Anantara, Elewana Collection, Tivoli and NH Collection hotel brands, has won a total of 18 accolades awarded to its hotels and resorts worldwide in the 2023 Condé Nast Traveler US and UK Readers’ Choice Awards – the longest-running and most prestigious recognition of excellence in the travel industry, as voted by the publications’ audiences. In the 2023 awards, more than 520,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers across the US and UK shared their recent travel knowledge of the hotels, cruises, airlines and other industry players at the very top of t...
Read MoreMinor Hotels launches first-of-its-kind multi-brand campaign Travellers will have an opportunity to earn triple reward points for the first time ever for stays across Minor Hotels properties globally, as the group announces a limited-time campaign across its portfolio of brands. The Triple RewarD$ promotion will be the most generous rewards campaign run by the global hotel owner and operator so far, and is the first time the group has launched such a campaign across the majority of its eight international hotel brands. Launching this week, the DISCOVERY Dollars (D$) promotion is available to GHA DISCOVERY loyalty programme members only. All guests have to do is choose from extraordinary rates in Minor Hotels destinations worldwide, book direct between 8 – 12 June 2023, and st...
Read MoreEarly success of Bangkok residency prompts strategic move with Minor Hotels London dining institution The Wolseley is planning to expand its grand European style internationally, as Minor Hotels and The Wolseley Hospitality Group solidify plans to grow the iconic brand into gateway cities in key markets. It follows the early success of a three-month residency of Café Wolseley that launched in late April at Minor Hotels’ flagship Bangkok property, Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel, which has demonstrated demand for The Wolseley’s fine European fare well beyond its home in London. Combining British heritage with European grandeur, The Wolseley on Piccadilly has earned a reputation as one of London’s most respected restaurants, becoming a recognised institution the world over, with nu...
Read MoreThe stylish beachfront hotel is positioned on the iconic Palm Jumeirah with direct access to West Palm Beach. ● NH Collection expands its footprint outside Europe and the Americas NH Collection Dubai The Palm has opened its doors and represents the debut of the NH Collection brand in the Middle East. The new-build 532-key hotel is located shoreside on the trunk of the renowned Palm Jumeirah with direct access to West Palm Beach and spectacular views across the Dubai skyline. The property features 226 hotel guest rooms and suites in addition to 306 studios and apartments across 11 room categories. The bold, original décor is upbeat and playful, mixing splashes of authentic local character reflecting the vibrancy of the destination. Higher room categories, including the Premi...
Read MoreAvani Hotels, part of the global hospitality group Minor Hotels, worldwide have shared their commitment to the future of sustainable travel by signing the UNESCO Sustainable Travel Pledge. Launched in 2019, and in collaboration between UNESCO and Expedia Group, the UNESCO Sustainable Travel Pledge aims to promote sustainable travel, community resilience and heritage conservation globally and counts the EU Ecolabel and Green Tourism Accreditation among its members. Every Avani hotel or resort must hold an independently audited Green Growth 2050 certification and Avani is proud to support like-minded organisations by joining several global pledge campaigns such as Google’s Green Leaf Eco-certification, Booking.com’s Travel Sustainable Scheme, the upcoming GHA Green Collection and most re...
Read MoreTo coincide with World Environment Day on June 5th, Anantara has announced signing of all its resorts and hotels with the UNESCO Sustainable Travel Pledge. Launched in 2019 in Thailand, The UNESCO Pledge in partnership with Expedia has since expanded to create a globe-spanning travel ecosystem which supports sustainable tourism. An award-winning luxury hotel brand developed by Minor Hotels, Anantara has focused its efforts on social, economic and environmental areas of priority since the brand’s foundation in 2001, changing the definition of purposeful travel for generations of holidaymakers along the way. By signing up to the pledge, Anantara is adding a portfolio of over 45 hotels across the world to the roster of over 4,200 properties committed to concrete, transparent and ach...
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