News archive

January 2026

• • January 27, 2026
  • Minor Reserve Collection

  Minor Hotels Announces First Signing Under its New Minor Reserve Collection Brand

  Slated to launch in 2028, Aventora Resort Baía Formosa, Minor Reserve Collection, will be located in Brazil’s Rio Grande do Norte in the northeast of the country, in an area recognised as a key des...

• • January 27, 2026
  • Minor Hotels

  Global Hotel Alliance Delivers Outstanding 2025 Results, Marking Another Year of Remarkable Growth

  Global Hotel Alliance posts record $3.2bn GHA DISCOVERY revenue in 2025, up 21%. Membership and direct bookings surge, driving international travel growth.

• • January 22, 2026
  • Anantara

  Mindful Reset for 2026: Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas Launches Signature Wellness Retreats

  Anantara Koh Yao Yai invites guests to renew and recharge, immersing in the healing touch of nature with its new five-night wellness retreat inspired by Traditional Thai Medicine.

• • January 21, 2026
  • Anantara

  Anantara Chiang Mai Resort Appoints Tudsaporn Jaiboonchuen as General Manager

  Minor Hotels appoints Tudsaporn Jaiboonchuen as General Manager of Anantara Chiang Mai Resort, focusing on guest experience and sustainable luxury hospitality.

• • January 20, 2026
  • Minor Hotels

  Minor Hotels Sharpens Growth Agenda for 2026

  Minor Hotels announces record signings as it accelerates new phase of growth strategy focusing on asset-light expansion, portfolio diversification and new global markets.

• • January 20, 2026
  • NH Collection

  Beloved Maldivian Resort Reimagined: NH Collection Maldives Reethi Returns with Renewed Grace

  NH Collection Maldives Reethi Resort enters a new chapter, reimagined for modern-day travellers seeking meaningful discovery in the Baa Atoll.

• • January 19, 2026
  • Minor Hotels

  Minor Hotels Appoints Karim von Alvensleben as General Manager of Avani+ Lanexang Vientiane

  Minor Hotels appoints Karim von Alvensleben as General Manager of Avani+ Lanexang Vientiane, set to open in Q2 2026, strengthening its Asian growth.

• • January 19, 2026
  • NH

  Minor Hotels Opens NH Hua Hin, Expanding Select Service Portfolio in Thailand

  NH Hua Hin expands Minor Hotels’ footprint in Hua Hin to three properties alongside the luxury Anantara Hua Hin Resort and premium Avani+ Hua Hin.

• • January 16, 2026
  • Minor Hotels

  Minor Hotels Australasia Announces Appointment of Account Director – India to Support Growing Market Demand

  Minor Hotels Australasia appoints Anup Mathur as Account Director – India, enhancing partnerships and targeting growth in the Indian market for Australasia.

• • January 14, 2026
  • Minor Hotels

  Minor Hotels Appoints Amir Golbarg as Chief Operating Officer – Middle East & Africa

  Minor Hotels appoints Amir Golbarg as Chief Operating Officer Middle East & Africa, celebrating record growth, industry awards, and continued expansion in Saudi Arabia and Egypt.

• • January 13, 2026
  • Minor Hotels

  Niyama Unveils New Surf Shack, the Ultimate Island Hangout

  Niyama Private Islands, home to the Maldives’ most luxurious surfing, unveils its new Surf Shack, a stylish hangout offering gourmet bites, drinks, epic sunsets and legendary parties.

• • January 7, 2026
  • Avani

  Avani+ Fares Maldives to Host Your Paradise’s Debut Music Festival in the Maldives

  Avani+ Fares Maldives will host the Maldives debut of Your Paradise from 11 to 16 May 2026, pairing a curated electronic line-up with a lifestyle-led island escape.