Seasoned Hospitality Veteran Returns to Minor Hotels to Manage Four of its Properties in the Southeast Asia Countries
Minor Hotels, a leading global hospitality group, is delighted to announce the appointment of Torsten Richter as Area General Manager of Indonesia and Malaysia and General Manager of Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas, effective July 1st. In addition to day-to-day management of Anantara Desaru Coast, Richter’s responsibilities include oversight of the Avani Sepang Goldcoast Resort, Anantara Uluwatu Bali Resort and the soon-to-open Anantara Ubud Bali Resort.
Richter’s career spanning three decades in the hospitality industry. Proficiency in managing both resorts and city hotels, he has held leadership positions in several major destinations worldwide, including Thailand, Indonesia, the Maldives, Germany, the United States of America and the UK. Most recently, Richter served as the multi-property General Manager at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel and Hotel Am Steinplatz Autograph Collection in Berlin, Germany, where he oversaw operations and ensured the highest standards of luxury and service. His experience includes time with Minor Hotels’ resorts in the Maldives as Cluster General Manager of Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort, Anantara Veli Maldives Resort and Naladhu Private Island Maldives.
Richter expressed his excitement about his new role, saying, “I am honoured to rejoin Minor Hotels and look forward to working with the talented teams in Malaysia and Indonesia. Together, we will strive to enhance our resorts’ reputation as premier destinations, offering our guests unforgettable memories and exceptional service.”
About Minor Hotels
Minor Hotels is a global leader in the hospitality industry with over 560 hotels, resorts and branded residences across 57 countries. The group crafts innovative and insightful experiences through its hotel brands including Anantara, Elewana Collection, The Wolseley Hotels, Tivoli, Minor Reserve Collection, NH Collection, nhow, Avani, Colbert Collection, NH, Oaks, and iStay, as well as a diverse portfolio of restaurants and bars, travel experiences, and spa and wellness brands. With over four decades of expertise, Minor Hotels builds stronger brands, fosters lasting partnerships, and drives business success by always focusing on what matters most to our guests, team members and partners.
Minor Hotels is a proud member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) and recognises its guests through one unified loyalty programme, Minor DISCOVERY, part of GHA DISCOVERY.
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