Minor Hotels Celebrates Record-Breaking Performance at T+L Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2026

Minor Hotels has just celebrated a record-breaking performance at the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2026, securing 31 accolades — up from 26 last year. This achievement underscores the group’s growing influence in luxury hospitality across the region.

Key Highlights
- Anantara Hotels & Resorts crowned #1 Favourite Hotel Brand of the Year, showing strong resonance with travellers.
- Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas: Five accolades including #2 Best House Reefs, #3 Best Resorts, and recognition for pools, spas, and villas.
- Niyama Private Islands Maldives: Crescent compound ranked #3 for Most Outrageous Villas; Drift Spa #6.
- Thailand stronghold: Multiple wins across Phuket, Koh Samui, Golden Triangle, and Bangkok.
- Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesia: Consistent recognition for spa excellence, city hotels, and resort facilities.
- Transportation: Mekong Kingdoms (#2) and Loy Pela Voyages (#4) ranked among Best River Cruises.
- Loyalty: GHA DISCOVERY named #1 Hotel Loyalty Programme.

Avani+ Luang Prabang (Laos):
- #1 Best Hotel
- #1 Best General Manager (Max Chin)
- Top rankings for Best Hotel Pools & Best Hotel Spas

Anantara Chiang Mai Resort (Thailand):
- #1 Best Upcountry Hotel
- #5 Best Hotel Pools

Strategic Impact
This sweep reinforces Minor Hotels’ positioning as one of Asia Pacific’s most celebrated hospitality groups, with Anantara leading as a guest-favourite brand and Avani making strong strides in heritage destinations like Luang Prabang.

Nicholas Smith, VP Operations – Asia, noted that these results highlight the group’s focus on innovation and standout guest experiences that continue to resonate with travellers.

This recognition places Minor Hotels alongside the very top tier of luxury hospitality brands in the region.