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Anantara Named Best Luxury Hotel Brand in 2022 USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Travel Award

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022
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BANGKOK, Thailand, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Anantara Hotels & Resorts has won the award for Best Luxury Hotel Brand in the 2022 USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice travel contest. The award recognises the brand's commitment to delivering consistently excellent customer service, as well as staying true to its mission to create memorable travel experiences that combine heartfelt hospitality with the very best of each destination.

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  • Anantara Hotels & Resorts has won the award for Best Luxury Hotel Brand in the 2022 USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice travel contest.
  • BANGKOK, Thailand, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Anantara Hotels & Resorts has won the award for Best Luxury Hotel Brand in the 2022 USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice travel contest.
  • The public were then invited to cast their votes over a four-week period with Anantara securing the coveted prize.
  • "As international travel rebounds, we will stay laser-focused on giving travellers an experience where luxury and authenticity seamlessly combine in every interaction."

Questex’s R&R Forum Gathered Senior Leaders to Debate The Recovery of The Leisure Hospitality Sector

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021
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R&R is part of the highly reputable International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF) , and attracts a senior audience of leading investors, developers and operators in the leisure hospitality sector.

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  • R&R is part of the highly reputable International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF) , and attracts a senior audience of leading investors, developers and operators in the leisure hospitality sector.
  • The much-anticipated CEO Interview with Dillip Rajakarier, CEO of Minor Hotels began with him stating that Recovery is happening.
  • Guests have new expectations, led in the short term by concerns about health and safety, travel restrictions and lockdown.
  • The second of the two big-hitting CEO Panels created a super-charged start on day two, this time discussing Rebuilding the Leisure Hospitality Experience.

Questex’s International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF) successfully reconnects global leaders in the hospitality investment and development sector – for the first time in over 18 months

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Saturday, September 4, 2021
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In its 23-year history, IHIF hasalways been where the vanguard of the global hotel community comes together.

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  • In its 23-year history, IHIF hasalways been where the vanguard of the global hotel community comes together.
  • Sustainability, a major initiative across many industries, is of particular importance to the hospitality sector as it looks to the future.
  • And, with health & safety an ongoing consideration, the event was run fully masked and fully vaccinated, ensuring extra precaution for all attendees and staff.
  • Paul Miller, CEO,Questex, captured the mood of attendees by stating that hospitality is the core of the experience economy, andthat muchopportunity has come from the pandemic.

NH Hotel Group Joins Global Hotel Alliance

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021
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b"Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), operator of the award-winning, multi-brand hotel loyalty programme, DISCOVERY, announced today that NH Hotel Group will join the alliance and merge the NH Rewards loyalty programme with DISCOVERY in early 2022, thereby establishing DISCOVERY as one of the 10 largest loyalty programmes in the hospitality sector, with over 900 participating hotels.\nBased in Madrid, Spain, the NH Hotel Group is one of the largest hotel companies in the world.

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  • b"Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), operator of the award-winning, multi-brand hotel loyalty programme, DISCOVERY, announced today that NH Hotel Group will join the alliance and merge the NH Rewards loyalty programme with DISCOVERY in early 2022, thereby establishing DISCOVERY as one of the 10 largest loyalty programmes in the hospitality sector, with over 900 participating hotels.\nBased in Madrid, Spain, the NH Hotel Group is one of the largest hotel companies in the world.
  • Under three brands, NH Hotels, NH Collection and nhow, it operates over 360 hotels in 30 countries, primarily in Europe and South America.
  • NH Hotel Group is majority-owned by Minor Hotels, a Bangkok-based operator of more than 160 hotels and a GHA shareholder.
  • This mandates a portfolio of more than 500 hotels under eight brands: NH Hotels, NH Collection, nhow, Tivoli, Anantara, Avani, Elewana and Oaks, which complete a wide and diverse spectrum of hotel proposals connected to the needs and desires of today's global travellers.\n"

Curator Hotel & Resort Collection Welcomes 11 Provenance Hotel Members

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021
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Curator Hotel & Resort Collection (Curator) is proud to welcome 11 member hotels from the prestigious Provenance collection, one of Curators six founding members.

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  • Curator Hotel & Resort Collection (Curator) is proud to welcome 11 member hotels from the prestigious Provenance collection, one of Curators six founding members.
  • The following Provenance hotels are now members of the Curator Hotel & Resort Collection:
    Heathman Hotel (Portland, Oregon) Located in the heart of Portlands downtown cultural district, this 151-room luxury hotel maintains strong partnerships with local arts and culture organizations and is the premier arts hotel for the city.
  • Curator Hotel & Resort Collection was formed by Pebblebrook Hotel Trust, the largest owner of independent lifestyle hotels in the U.S., along with six industry-leading lifestyle hotel operators including Benchmark Global Hospitality, Davidson Hotels & Resorts, Noble House Hotels & Resorts, Provenance, Springboard Hospitality, and Viceroy Hotels & Resorts.
  • Curator Hotel & Resort Collection is a distinct collection of hand-selected small brands and independent lifestyle hotels and resorts worldwide, founded by Pebblebrook Hotel Trust and six industry-leading hotel operators.

Anantara Vacation Club and Wanda Hotels & Resorts expand cooperation, providing Club Points Owners with more vacation options in China

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Wednesday, December 16, 2020
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The China Collection was established for China-based Points Owners, with the first batch of hotels including a portfolio of over 15 partner hotels in mainland China.

Key Points: 
  • The China Collection was established for China-based Points Owners, with the first batch of hotels including a portfolio of over 15 partner hotels in mainland China.
  • This new domestic collection enables Anantara Vacation Club Points Owners to enjoy a wealth of travel options throughout the country while international travel restrictions remain in place.
  • Recently, Anantara Vacation Club announced that it will continue to expand its cooperation with Chinese partner, Wanda Hotels & Resorts.
  • Since the launch of The China Collection, our Club Points Owners have booked more than 1,300 room nights with Wanda Hotels & Resorts.

Anantara Sweeps 2020 Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards

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Tuesday, October 6, 2020
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BANGKOK, Thailand, Oct. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas wakes to news that its portfolio of luxury properties around the world has been recognized with a total of 22 accolades in the 2020 Cond Nast Traveler US and UK Readers' Choice Awards.

Key Points: 
  • BANGKOK, Thailand, Oct. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas wakes to news that its portfolio of luxury properties around the world has been recognized with a total of 22 accolades in the 2020 Cond Nast Traveler US and UK Readers' Choice Awards.
  • Dillip Rajakarier, CEO Minor Hotels, the parent company of Anantara Hotels & Resorts, also commented, "We are honored to see the number of Anantara properties included in the Cond Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards grow alongside our expanding portfolio of iconic properties around the world.
  • Anantara Chiang Mai Resort was named #1 in the Top 20 Resorts in Thailand category, followed closely by #3 Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort, #5 Anantara Hua Hin Resort, #14 Anantara Layan Phuket Resort, #16 Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort, #19 Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas.
  • Anantara properties counted for six of the Top 10 Middle East Resorts, with #2 Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar, #5 Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara, #7 Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara, #9 Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort and #10 Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Resort.

ANANTARA VACATION CLUB LAUNCHES NEW POINTSPAY PLATFORM FOR MEMBERS SEEKING MORE THAN JUST ACCOMMODATION

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Tuesday, September 15, 2020
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In July 2020, Anantara Vacation Club rolled out a new web-based PointsPay functionality that allows for the inclusion of holiday package add-ons when making online bookings.

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  • In July 2020, Anantara Vacation Club rolled out a new web-based PointsPay functionality that allows for the inclusion of holiday package add-ons when making online bookings.
  • Development is also underway for the creation of an Anantara Vacation Club app for IOS and Android, with further details to be released later this year.
  • Anantara Vacation Club is Southeast Asias premier vacation ownership programme.
  • In addition, Minor Hotels also operates mixed-use business including shopping plazas & entertainment, residential properties, and a points-based vacation club.

Anantara Vacation Club Provides Domestic Collections and Financial Relief to Members Across the Globe

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Wednesday, September 2, 2020
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Anantara Vacation Club has also partnered with Travily, a digital travel company, to provide access to new domestic properties in Hong Kong, the Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan and Japan.

Key Points: 
  • Anantara Vacation Club has also partnered with Travily, a digital travel company, to provide access to new domestic properties in Hong Kong, the Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan and Japan.
  • For Club Points Owners residing in mainland China, The China Collection by Anantara Vacation Club offers over 15 new properties located across multiple regions.
  • In addition to new domestic collections, Anantara Vacation Club has also launched a series of relief programmes to provide support for Club Points Owners experiencing financial difficulties.
  • In addition, Minor Hotels also operates mixed-use business including shopping plazas & entertainment, residential properties, and a points-based vacation club.

Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas Opens on the Golden Shores of Malaysia

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Thursday, January 2, 2020
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Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas is ready to welcome discerning travelers to the golden shores of the country's south-eastern coastline with authentic luxury and indigenous-inspired hospitality.

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  • Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas is ready to welcome discerning travelers to the golden shores of the country's south-eastern coastline with authentic luxury and indigenous-inspired hospitality.
  • Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas is located along a pristine 17-kilometre beachfront facing the South China Sea, in a new high-end resort development that offers a range of luxury accommodation nestled in lush tropical gardens.
  • Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas, Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas' first venture into Malaysia, is a joint venture between the Bangkok-based international hotel group and its Malaysian partner, Themed Attractions Resorts & Hotels Sdn.
  • "We are all set to offer discerned travellers authentic Anantara luxury on Malaysia's golden shores," he concluded.