Minor Hotels

Minor Hotels
Industry Hospitality
Founder William (Bill) E. Heinecke
Headquarters Bangkok, Thailand
Number of locations
 161 Hotels and Serviced Suites
Area served
 26 countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe, and South America
Key people
 William Heinecke, Chairman & CEO, Minor Corporation; Dillip Rajakarier, CEO, Minor Hotels
Brands Anantara, AVANI, Tivoli, Oaks, Elewana, Marriott, Four Seasons, St. Regis and Minor International
Owner William (Bill) E. Heinecke
Number of employees
 45,000+
Parent Minor International (MINT)
Website http://www.minorhotels.com/en/

Minor Hotels is an international hotel owner, operator and investor currently with 161 hotels in operation in 26 countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe and South America[1]. The hotel group operates as a subsidiary of Minor International PCL,[2] one of the largest hospitality and leisure companies in the Asia Pacific region.[3] The group operates hotels under the brands of Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas, AVANI Hotels & Resorts, Tivoli Hotels & Resorts, Oaks Hotels & Resorts, Elewana Collection, Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, St. Regis, and Minor International.

History

US-born businessman William Heinecke[4] founded the group in 1978 with opening of the Royal Garden Resort in Pattaya (later rebranded as the Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa). Royal Garden Resorts was listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand in 1988.

The first property of the group's brand, Anantara Hotels, Resorts, & Spas, opened in the Thai seaside town of Hua Hin in 2001.

When the brand celebrated its 15th anniversary on 4 March 2016, it had 35 hotels and resorts across Asia, the Middle East, the Indian Ocean, and Africa.[5] (22)

Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas

Anantara was born in 2001 with the first luxury property in Thailand's seaside town of Hua Hin. Today's portfolio spans Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Maldives, Mozambique, Oman, Portugal, Qatar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam and Zambia.[6] Anantara Thailand formerly hosted the annual King's Cup Elephant Polo tournament, the subject of some controversy.[7][8] The Thailand Elephant Polo Association announced in October 2018 that it will end polo matches in Thailand. A polo tournament had been held annually at Anantara Hotel Bangkok.[9]

AVANI Hotels & Resorts

The sister brand of Anantara, AVANI Hotels & Resorts, was launched in 2012, and owns 23 properties in Botswana, Lesotho, Malaysia, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, Zambia, the United Arab Emirates and Portugal.

Oaks Hotels & Resorts

In July 2011, Minor Hotels acquired a stake of 34.4 percent of Oaks Hotels and Resorts, Ltd.[10] Oaks is one of Australia's largest self-contained accommodation providers.[11] Minor Hotels controls 54 percent of the Australian-based chain.

Tivoli Hotels & Resorts

In 2016,[12] Portugal saw its largest ever hotel deal when Minor Hotel Group acquired Tivoli Hotels & Resorts[13] a hotel chain that owns 13 properties across Portugal and Brazil.[14] The acquisition, which marked MHG's entry into Europe and Latin America, totaled €294.2 million.[15]

Elewana Collection

In 2015, Minor Hotels joined with African luxury lodge and camp chain, Elewana Collection, to add six camps in Kenya to its portfolio.[16]. The additions are the result of the acquisition of the Cheli and Peacock group of companies by the Elewana Collection.

Properties

Minor Hotels' portfolio includes six in-house hotels[17] and partnerships with other leading hotel brands.[18]

Awards

Minor Hotels has won numerous awards for excellence.[19]

CSR activities

  • The Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation[20]
  • The Heinecke Foundation[21]
  • The Mai Khao Turtle Foundation[22]
  • Green Growth 2050 Global Standard[23]
  • Anantara's 365 Days of Good Deeds[24]
  • The King's Cup Elephant Polo Tournament
  • Dollars For Deeds[25]
  • Adopt-a-Coral, Coral reef rehabilitation projects at PER AQUUM Huvafen Fushi and PER AQUUM Niyama[26]

Latest projects

  • Thai hotel group Minor extends overseas diversification[27]
  • Hemas and Minor Hotel Group introduce luxury brand, Anantara, to Sri Lanka[28]
  • Thai Minor International to invest more than $1 bln in hotels, fast food over 5 yrs[29]
  • Minor signs twin Anantara and Avani hotels in Abu Dhabi[30]

Future projects

  • Dubai's Nakheel books another hotel for Ibn Battuta Mall through further collaboration with Minor Hotel Group[31]

Partnerships

  • Minor International and Sun International Announce Strategic Partnership[32]
  • Minor Hotel Group Forms Strategic African Partnership With UAE's Rani Investment[33]
  • Global giant Minor renews commitment to Sri Lanka tourism[34]
  • Minor Hotel Group announces partnership with Emirates Skywards[35]
  • Minor International partners with Hemas to acquire Kani Lanka Resort & Spa[36]

References

  1. ↑ "About Us". Minor Hotels.
  2. ↑ "Company Overview of Minor Hotel Group Limited". Bloomberg.
  3. ↑ "Thai Hotel Group Invests in Australias North". Austrade.
  4. ↑ "William Heinecke". Forbes.
  5. ↑ "Anantara marks 15 years and its pipeline for 2020". Hotelier Middle East.
  6. ↑ "About Anantara". Anantara.
  7. ↑ Baker, Jason (4 October 2018). "On World Animal Day, it's time to end elephant polo" (Opinion). The Nation. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
  8. ↑ Sherwell, Philip (2016-03-09). "Battle over elephant polo on eve of popular Bangkok tournament". The Telegraph. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
  9. ↑ Heinecke, William E (8 October 2018). "Like PETA, Minor Hotels is serious about elephant welfare in Thailand" (Opinion). The Nation. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
  10. ↑ "Minor International Takes Oaks Hotels". The Australian.
  11. ↑ "Oaks Hotels & Resorts". Hospitality Net.
  12. ↑ "MHG Completes Portugals Largest Ever Hospitality Deal". RCI Ventures.
  13. ↑ "Minor Hotel Group Completes Largest-Ever Hospitality Deal in Portugal with Acquisition of Tivoli Hotels & Resorts". PR News Wire.
  14. ↑ "Thailand's Minor International Buys Portugal's Tivoli Hotels and Resorts". Wall Street Journal.
  15. ↑ "MHG Completes Portugal's Largest Ever Hospitality Deal". RCI Ventures.
  16. ↑ "Minor Hotel Group Continues Strategic Expansion in Africa With Cheli & Peacock's Kenya Portfolio Joining Elewana Collection". Hospitality Net.
  17. ↑ "MINOR HOTELS BRANDS". Minor Hotels. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
  18. ↑ "Other Hotels". Minor Hotels. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
  19. ↑ "Awards". Minor Hotels.
  20. ↑ "The Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation". Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas.
  21. ↑ "The Heinecke Foundation". The Heinecke Foundation.
  22. ↑ "Mai Khao Marine Turtle Foundation". Mai Khao Marine Turtle Foundation.
  23. ↑ "Green Growth 2050". GREEN GROWTH 2050 GLOBAL STANDARD.
  24. ↑ "Anantara Hua Hin Resort & Spa – a '365 Days of Good Deeds' property". Green Globe.
  25. ↑ "Anantara Hotels Launches 'Dollar For Deed' For Worthy Causes=". Billionaire.
  26. ↑ "Adopt a Coral - Coral Reef Rehabilitation". Tripadvisor.
  27. ↑ "Thai hotel group Minor extends overseas diversification". Asian Review.
  28. ↑ "Hemas and Minor Hotel Group introduce luxury brand 'Anantara' to Sri Lanka". Daily FT.
  29. ↑ "Thai Minor International to invest more than $1 bln in hotels, fast food over 5 yrs". Reuters.
  30. ↑ "Minor signs twin Anantara and Avani hotels in Abu Dhabi". Travel Daily Media.
  31. ↑ "Dubai's Nakheel books another hotel for Ibn Battuta Mall through further collaboration with Minor Hotel Group". Nakheel Books.
  32. ↑ "Minor International and Sun International Announce Strategic Partnership". Hospitality Net.
  33. ↑ "Minor Hotel Group Forms Strategic African Partnership With UAE's Rani Investment". Aujan.
  34. ↑ "Global giant Minor renews commitment to Sri Lanka tourism". Daily FT.
  35. ↑ "Minor Hotel Group announces partnership with Emirates Skywards". TTG Mena.
  36. ↑ "Minor International partners with Hemas to acquire Kani Lanka Resort & Spa". Ada Derana.
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