In the second part of an interview with Michael Marshall, chief operating office for Minor Hotels, Phil Blizzard focuses on the opening of the eagerly awaited Anantara Dubai World Islands.

Panning back to the wider GCC region, the duo examines the pipeline for the brand, including Anantara Ras Al Khaimah and Anantara - the Plaza in Qatar.

To conclude, Marshall talks about the prospects for ‘end of year’ travellers to Thailand, home to the Minor Hotels headquarters.