Minor Hotels Reports Strong Growth in Q3 Results

Minor Hotels has continued its robust growth trajectory, with Q3 results revealing significant increases in core profit and revenue. The group, which owns and operates more than 560 hotels across eight brands globally, announced a core net profit of THB 3.1 billion for the first nine months of 2024, marking a 13% year-on-year increase, despite the negative impact of an unrealised foreign exchange loss.

Year-to-date core revenues reached THB 100.2 billion, 11% stronger than last year and exceeding budget projections. This impressive performance was mainly led by hotels in Europe and Thailand. The company's ability to outperform forecasts underscores its operational efficiency and market responsiveness, marked by successful revenue optimisation strategies and a strategic focus on key markets.

The strong third-quarter growth was fuelled by robust demand in both business and leisure travel across Europe, with Minor's home base of Thailand also benefiting from a strong low season. Occupancy rates across the global portfolio reached 69% in Q3, up one percentage point from the previous year. Systemwide Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR) grew 6% in Q3 compared to the same period last year and was up 12% year-to-date.  

Minor Hotels Europe & Americas achieved a notable 9% year-on-year RevPAR increase and a 7% gain in ADR. The high season spurred gains in Spain, Central Europe, and the Benelux region, supported by rising visitor numbers from the US and UK. Capitalising on this positive backdrop, Minor Hotels successfully executed strategic pricing and marketing initiatives to maximise the strong travel trends.

For the first nine months of 2024, Minor Hotels Europe & Americas posted EUR 1,789 million in revenue, a 10.9% increase over the same period in 2023.

This performance translated into a significant 52% growth in recurring net profit, totaling EUR 141 million.

The third quarter continued this upward trend with revenues of EUR 644 million, a 10% increase over Q3 2023, driven by a 7.3% rise in ADR to EUR 152. This ADR uplift accounted for 83% of RevPAR growth, with Spain and Central Europe demonstrating particularly strong performance.

Despite the Q3 marking the traditional low season in Thailand, RevPAR grew 12% in the quarter, thanks to a steady influx of international tourists and thriving domestic travel. Occupancy increased two percentage points year-on-year to 66%. Minor's yield optimisation strategy drove a 9% ADR increase and a 2% occupancy increase, showcasing the company's ability to attract diverse and lucrative traveller segments year-round.

New launches in Asia for Q3 included an NH Resort and NH Collection hotel in Sri Lanka, an NH Hotel in Bangkok, and the announcement of an NH Collection Resort in Koh Samui. Half of these new openings are under management contract, aligning with Minor’s strategy to boost profitability while leveraging its management infrastructure to expand in key high-growth markets. These additions strengthen the company's market position and appeal to a broader range of travellers.

With the high season ahead, Minor Hotels is well-positioned to capture strong demand across its key markets. Forward bookings in popular destinations like Thailand and Bali are on the rise, driven by exclusive holiday experiences targeted at high-end travellers. In Europe, corporate travel demand remains steady, and December holiday bookings are gaining momentum.