Minor International’s Group CEO, Dillip Rajakarier, once again wins prestigious IAA Awards for Listed Companies 2024
Minor International Public Company Limited (MINT), the parent company of Minor Hotels, is proud to announce that its Group Chief Executive Officer, Dillip Rajakarier, has once again been honored as “Outstanding CEO” in the tourism and transportation sector by the prestigious Investment Analysts Association (IAA) at the IAA Awards for Listed Companies 2024. This recognition highlights his exceptional leadership and achievements at the helm of MINT.
This marks the second time Mr. Rajakarier has received this distinguished title, a testament to his remarkable ability to drive MINT’s exceptional business performances.
“I am honored to be recognized by the IAA as an Outstanding CEO once again. This award is not just mine, but belongs to the entire team at Minor International, whose talent and dedication have helped us become the globally recognized company we are today,” said Mr. Rajakarier.
He added, “We have many more milestones ahead, and I look forward to continuing our journey to new heights.”
The IAA Awards for Listed Companies are held annually, with winners selected by votes from analysts and fund managers based on criteria such as excellence in management, comprehensive business understanding, and the ability to communicate clear and insightful information, which MINT continues to excel in all these areas.
Minor International (MINT) is a global company focused on two core businesses: hospitality and restaurants. MINT is a hotel owner, operator and investor with a portfolio of over 550 hotels under the Anantara, Avani, Oaks, Tivoli, NH Collection, NH, nhow, Elewana, Marriott, Four Seasons, St. Regis and Radisson Blu brands in 57 countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe and the Americas. MINT is also one of Asia’s largest restaurant companies with over 2,600 outlets system-wide in 24 countries under The Pizza Company, The Coffee Club, Riverside, Benihana, Thai Express, Bonchon, Swensen’s, Sizzler, Dairy Queen, Burger King, Coffee Journey and GAGA brands, as well as over 1,000 further outlets held through MINT’s strategic alliances (i.e. S&P and BreadTalk). For more information, please visit www.minor.com.
About Minor Hotels
Minor Hotels is a global leader in the hospitality industry with over 640* hotels, resorts and branded residences across 59 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.
Discover our world at minorhotels.com and connect with Minor Hotels on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube.
*Property count includes operating properties as well as committed developments through ownership, joint ventures, signed leases and management agreements.
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