Minor Hotels Wins Two Honours Including Hotel of the Year at Global Hotel Alliance Awards 2026

Minor Hotels has achieved a major milestone at the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) Awards 2026, winning two prestigious honours:

Awards Won
- Hotel of the Year: Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas
- Best Enrolment Performance: Recognising strong guest engagement and loyalty across the GHA DISCOVERY programme.

Event Details
- Ceremony held on 5 July 2026 aboard Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ Seven Seas Splendor, at the Constellation Theatre.
- Attended by 40+ CEOs and senior executives from GHA’s global network.
- Guest of honour: Arthur Guérin-Boëri, French freediving world champion, who shared his journey and signature experiences offered at Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel.

Leadership Insights
- Dillip Rajakarier, Group CEO of Minor International:
“Winning Best Hotel of the Year for Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas and Best Enrolment Performance reflects the quality of our hotels and the commitment of our teams to guest engagement and loyalty across the business.”

- Chris Hartley, CEO of GHA:
Praised the winners for their accomplishments, highlighting collaboration and innovation among alliance member brands.

About GHA
- World’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands.
- 55 brands, 1,000 hotels across 100 countries.
- GHA DISCOVERY loyalty programme: 36 million members, offering recognition, rewards, and exclusive experiences.

About Minor Hotels
- Operates 640+ hotels, resorts, and residences across 66 countries.
- Portfolio includes Anantara, Tivoli, NH Collection, Avani, Oaks, Elewana Collection, The Wolseley Hotels, and more.
- Member of GHA, with unified loyalty through Minor DISCOVERY.

This recognition underscores Minor Hotels’ ability to combine luxury, innovation, and guest loyalty while strengthening its global presence through GHA.