NH Collection to Debut in Tanzania with Pemba Island Resort

Minor Hotels, an international hotel owner, operator and investor with more than 640 properties in 59 countries, has announced the signing of the NH Collection Pemba Island Resort in Tanzania.

NH Collection Pemba Island Resort
- Announcement Date: 2 March 2026
- Opening Timeline: Scheduled for February 2030
- Location: Pemba Island, part of the Zanzibar archipelago, a short drive from Pemba Airport.
- Scale: 145-key resort (guestrooms, suites, villas).
- Design: Modern architecture blended with natural surroundings, maintaining the island’s exclusive, low-impact tourism character.

Facilities & Offerings
- Multiple dining outlets.
- MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions) facilities.
- Leisure-focused design for refined yet relaxed escapes.

Partnership
- Developed with Infinity Developments, also behind the Anantara Zanzibar Resort & Residences.
- Reinforces Minor Hotels’ strategy of elevating hospitality standards in East Africa.

Leadership Remarks
- Amir Golbarg (COO, Minor Hotels Middle East & Africa):
> “Introducing the NH Collection brand to Tanzania, with our first property on Pemba Island marks a major step in our expansion footprint across the Indian Ocean.”

- Samuel Saba (Founder, Infinity Developments):
> “This development combines sustainable design with strong brand positioning, further enhancing the appeal of Zanzibar as a world-class destination.”

Strategic Context
- Minor Hotels operates 640+ properties in 59 countries.
- Brands include Anantara, Elewana Collection, Tivoli, Avani, NH Collection, Oaks, and more.
- This signing highlights confidence in Tanzania’s thriving tourism sector and builds on recent NH Collection expansions in Accra, Ghana and other high-potential markets.

This move positions NH Collection as a premium lifestyle brand entering East Africa, complementing Minor Hotels’ luxury footprint (Anantara) with a more accessible yet upscale offering.