The opening of Queen’s Wharf Residences in Brisbane represents a major milestone for Minor Hotels in Australasia as the company works towards ambitious expansion targets and strengthened brand presence in the local market.

A location appears to have been found for the first Anantara property in Australia with more details to be announced before the end of the year as Minor Hotels embarks on an ambitious plan to shake up the country’s luxury sector.

Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna Hotel has emerged from a glamorous refresh, marking a new era of urban hospitality in the Austrian capital and the official debut of the brand in the country.

Brisbane’s accommodation landscape has been shaken up with the opening of Queen’s Wharf Residences, a collection of more than 200 contemporary apartments by Minor Hotels.

With demand for immersive experiences overtaking traditional notions of luxury, Minor Hotels’ Anantara brand is reaping the benefits, reporting strong growth from the Australian market.

Minor Hotels and independent B2B travel technology marketplace HBX Group, have announced the global expansion of their preferred distribution partnership.

Anantara Hotels & Resorts has made its India debut with the opening of Anantara Jewel Bagh Jaipur in Rajasthan’s Pink City.

A new strategic partnership between Minor Hotels and Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed hospitality operator Royal Holdings will see Minor’s Anantara, Avani and Tivoli brands expand into Japan.

Major growth is on the card for Minor Hotels, with nearly 300 new hotels planned to open over the next three years taking it to more than 850 properties by the end of 2027.

Minor Hotels will expand the presence of the luxury Anantara brand in Africa to seven next month with the opening of Anantara Stanley & Livingstone Victoria Falls next month. The hotel will be the first property in Zimbabwe for both the brand, and the overarching company.

Minor Hotels has named industry veteran Omar Romero to the newly-created role of Chief Development and Luxury Officer as the group continues its rapid global expansion.

Anantara Ubud Bali Resort has confirmed it will welcome first guest from 1 October 2024. A tropical retreat neighbouring the traditional hillside village of Banjar Puhu in the north, Anantara Ubud Bali is Anantara’s second property to open on the Indonesian island.