Minor Hotels has announced plans to launch Avani Kota Kinabalu in the first quarter of 2027. The 352-key property will mark the introduction of the Avani brand to the Malaysian state of Sabah. Developed as part of The Logg Luyang project by KTI Landmark, the hotel will act as the hospitality anchor for the mixed-use scheme.
Minor Hotels has launched reservations for Anantara Tented Camp Kafue River, its first tented safari property in Zambia. Situated in Kafue National Park, the eco-friendly 13-key resort features structures elevated on timber platforms to protect local wildlife corridors. The luxury development marks a major milestone in Anantara's 25th anniversary year and supports regional ecological restoration.
The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has chosen Minor Hotels to manage the Sharjah Collection, a regional portfolio of seven eco-focused boutique properties. The international operator will integrate the coastal, desert and mountain retreats into its luxury network after a series of upgrades, boosting global reach while protecting local heritage.
Minor Hotels has expanded its footprint in Austria by signing the historic Grand Hotel Europa in Innsbruck. The landmark property will join the NH Collection portfolio and is set to become the city's only five-star hotel following an extensive renovation. Scheduled to open in 2029, the revamped luxury hotel will feature 120 rooms, a rooftop bar and a restored historic ballroom.
Minor Hotels is set to debut its premium Colbert Collection brand in the UK with the opening of The WestDill Mayfair Hotel London in late 2026. Located in a historic Grade II listed former bank on Piccadilly, the five-star boutique property will feature 50 luxury rooms. The project marks the first European venture for the Royal Group of Companies Singapore and aims to blend heritage architecture with high-end hospitality.
Minor Hotels has confirmed the signing of two new Anantara properties in India, marking a major step in its regional growth. The expansion includes the brand’s first Indian resort in the Western Ghats and its debut urban hotel in Kolkata. These developments are part of a wider plan by the global group to reach a target of 50 properties across the country within the next decade.
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