Anantara Enters Top 5 Hotel Brands in Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2026

Minor Hotels is celebrating one of its strongest performances to date in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2026, with Anantara Hotels & Resorts achieving its highest-ever ranking among the world’s best hotel brands, and four of the group’s properties named among the 100 Best Hotels in the World.

Brand Recognition
- Anantara Hotels & Resorts ranked #5 Best Hotel Brand in the World, rising from #8 last year.
- This marks Anantara’s highest-ever placement, reflecting its strength in experiential luxury hospitality.

Top 100 Hotels in the World (Minor Hotels properties)
- Elewana The Manor at Ngorongoro, Tanzania – #14
- Elewana Serengeti Migration Camp, Tanzania – #21
- Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort, Thailand – #37
- Anantara Layan Phuket Resort, Thailand – #81

Regional Highlights
- Africa: The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara – #2 Best Resort in Africa
- Thailand: Anantara Golden Triangle – #2 Best Resort in Thailand; Anantara Layan Phuket – #4 Best Resort in Thailand
- Asia: Anantara Golden Triangle – #13 Best Resort in Asia
- Europe: Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam – #5 Best Hotel in Amsterdam

Leadership Statement
Dillip Rajakarier, Group CEO of Minor International, noted that the recognition is a “strong endorsement of the guest experiences our teams deliver every day.”

This achievement cements Anantara’s position among the world’s leading luxury hospitality brands, while showcasing Minor Hotels’ diverse global portfolio.