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

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 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.

Minor Hotels has forged ties in the Middle East that will see the hotel owner, operator and investor launch its upmarket Avani and Tivoli resort brands in Bahrain.