Minor Hotels plans to open 50 new properties in India, focusing on upper-upscale and luxury segments.
The group currently operates over 540 hotels in 56 countries, with only one in India (Oaks Bodhgaya), but will introduce the Anantara brand with the opening of Anantara Jaipur Hotel.
Anantara will target Ayurvedic wellness retreats, wilderness lodges, and historical palaces, while Avani brand will address lifestyle hotel gap in India.
NH Collection Hotels & Resorts will focus on upper-upscale conversion opportunities, with plans for NH Hotels & Resorts brand in tier two cities and airport locations. Minor Hotels targets over 200 new hotels globally in the next three years.
Amir Golbarg, SVP of Minor Hotels said: “we are bullish on the potential of India, and have already been overwhelmed with owner interest, but are proceeding with a ‘partnerships over properties’ approach. It means we are being very selective in the hotels that we add to our portfolio, with our focus on cultivating meaningful alliances with partners who align with our values and vision. Minor’s strength has always been in our ability to think globally while acting locally, meaning we are well versed at adapting our standards and operations to suit the unique characteristics of each market we operate in – a trait we believe will give us a strong advantage in India.”
