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

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.

Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, has launched its Green Collection, bringing under one umbrella nearly 200 hotels, resorts and palaces operated by GHA hotel brands that are demonstrating their commitment to protecting people and the planet.

NH Collection is expanding its portfolio into the Asia Pacific region for the first time, announcing plans for a Sydney CBD address.

Minor Hotels has signed a management agreement with a private developer for two new properties in Doha, Qatar, to operate under its luxury Anantara brand and NH Collection brand.