Minor International News
Minor Hotels takes Avani brand into Oman with Muscat deal
Minor Hotels has signed a management agreement with Safari International Group for a new Avani hotel to be developed in Muscat, the Oman capital. Scheduled to open in 2020, the 250-key Avani Muscat Hotel will be located in Seeb to the west of the city, 15 minutes’ drive from Muscat International Airport.
Minor Hotels takes stake in UK-based Corbin & King
Minor Hotels has taken a “significant” stake in the UK-based Corbin & King. The hotel owner plans to expand this close partnership with Corbin & King throughout the UK and internationally, to grow a portfolio that currently includes the celebrated destination restaurants The Wolseley, The Delaunay, Brasserie Zédel and The Beaumont Hotel.
Minor Hotels to launch Anantara Sharjah Resort in 2020
Minor Hotels has signed a management agreement with Basma Group and Arada for a new Anantara resort in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Michael Marshall, chief commercial officer, Minor Hotels
With the Anantara, Tivoli, and Avani brands all expanding in the coming months, Michael Marshall, chief commercial officer with operator Minor Hotels, here tells Breaking Travel News what we can expect from the group in 2018.
Minor Hotels unveils plans for three new Qatar properties in 2018
Minor Hotels will open three new-build hotels in Qatar in spring 2018 under its Tivoli and Oaks brands. The three properties are owned by Katara Hospitality, a globally recognised hospitality owner, developer and operator.
Minor Hotels to launch Avani brand in Hua Hin, Thailand
Minor Hotels has announced a 50/50 joint venture partnership with B&G Park to own and operate a resort in the beachside town of Hua Hin in Thailand.
AHIF 2017: Avani Hotels & Resorts to debut in Tunis, Tunisia
Avani Hotels & Resorts, the vibrant upscale brand by Minor Hotels, will debut in North Africa with two new properties in Tunisia, in partnership with Groupe Chaabane. Scheduled to open in the coming months, Avani Les Berges Du Lac Tunis Suites will be located in Les Berges du Lac II, a prime commercial, residential and diplomatic area in the Tunisian Capital.
Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels by Tivoli welcomes guests to Qatar
Tivoli Hotels & Resorts – part of Minor Hotels – has announced it is now operating the Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels in Doha, a collection of nine unique and historical buildings featuring intricate décor and architecture, nestled in the heart of the historic Souq Waqif.
Avani Fares Maldives Resort to open in 2019
Avani Hotels & Resorts has announced the development of its first resort in the Maldives. Avani Fares Maldives Resort will be located on Fares Island in the Baa Atoll and is scheduled to open in quarter for of 2019.
Avani Hotels to debut new Mauritius property in 2021
Avani Hotels & Resorts has begun development of its first hotel in Mauritius - located along a stretch of the island’s unspoilt south coast.
Avani Avenida Liberdade Lisbon Hotel debuts in Portugal
Avenida da Liberdade is the best address in Lisbon and it is now possible to stay at the upscale Avani Avenida Liberdade Lisbon Hotel. The newly launched hotel has a perfect location just off fashion-forward Avenida da Liberdade, which attracts an eclectic crowd to its tree-lined esplanades with big-name designer labels and continental sidewalk cafes.
Michael Marshall, chief commercial officer, Minor Hotel Group
Michael Marshall, chief commercial officer, Minor Hotel Group, talks to Breaking Travel News at Arabian Travel Market. On the agenda are the range of openings the company has planned under its varied brands around the world as well as the significance of Dubai and the Middle East as a source market.