Anantara Hotels & Resorts Wins Top Honors at ULTRAs, Celebrated as Leading Luxury Hotel Brand
Voted by the 28 million members of the GHA DISCOVERY loyalty programme, Anantara Hotels & Resorts and The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara both received prestigious awards.
(IN SHORT) Anantara Hotels & Resorts was honored at the 18th Ultimate Luxury Travel Related Awards (ULTRAs) in London, winning “Best Hotel Brand of the Last 20 Years.” Additionally, The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara was recognized as the “Best Hotel in Africa and Indian Ocean.” These awards, voted on by members of the GHA DISCOVERY loyalty program, highlight Anantara’s commitment to luxury and exceptional guest experiences.
(PRESS RELEASE) Bangkok, Thailand, 2024-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Anantara Hotels & Resorts, part of Minor Hotels, received prestigious honors at the 18th Ultimate Luxury Travel Related Awards (ULTRAs) held on November 7, 2024, at Kensington Palace in London. Anantara was celebrated as the “Best Hotel Brand of the Last 20 Years,” while The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara was named “Best Hotel in Africa and Indian Ocean.”
The awards, decided by the 28 million members of the GHA DISCOVERY loyalty program, recognize global excellence in luxury travel. This year’s event, organized by Ultratravel Chairman Nick Perry in partnership with Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) and Ultratravel Collection, saw notable attendees including HRH Princess Eugenie, Dame Kelly Holmes, and UK TV presenters Natalie Pinkham and Gethin Jones.
Dillip Rajakarier, CEO of Minor Hotels and Group CEO of Minor International, expressed gratitude for the recognition, stating, “These awards are a testament to our dedication to delivering exceptional service and memorable experiences. We thank the GHA DISCOVERY members for their trust and support.”
Anantara’s reputation for blending local culture with luxury across its 50+ global properties continues to be a hallmark of its brand.
About Anantara Hotels & Resorts
A luxury hospitality brand for modern travellers, Anantara has connected guests to genuine places, people and stories in some of the world’s most extraordinary destinations since 2001. Each Anantara embraces the surroundings and culture of its destination to create unforgettable memories for every guest. From city to sea and desert to jungle, Anantara delivers heartfelt, Thai-inspired hospitality at its over 50 hotels and resorts across Asia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and the Indian Ocean.
Anantara is part of global hospitality group Minor Hotels and a member of the GHA DISCOVERY loyalty programme.
Visit anantara.com for more information, and connect with Anantara on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
About GHA and GHA DISCOVERY
Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) is the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands with 40 brands and more than 800 hotels in 100 countries. Its award-winning loyalty programme—GHA DISCOVERY—provides 28 million members with recognition, D$ rewards and exclusive experiences across its hotels and partners, both with and without a stay. GHA DISCOVERY generated US$2.3 billion in revenue and 10 million room nights in 2023.
Through membership in GHA, brands expand their global reach, drive incremental revenue and reduce dependence on third-party channels, all while maintaining management independence and individual positioning. For more information, visit globalhotelalliance.com or ghadiscovery.com.
About Minor Hotels
Minor Hotels is a global hospitality group operating over 550 hotels, resorts and residences in 56 countries, pursuing its vision of crafting a more passionate and interconnected world. As a hotel owner, operator and investor, Minor Hotels fulfils the needs and desires of today’s global travellers through its diverse portfolio of eight hotel brands – Anantara, Avani, Elewana Collection, NH, NH Collection, nhow, Oaks and Tivoli – and a collection of related businesses. Minor Hotels is rapidly accelerating its global growth ambitions, aiming to add more than 200 hotels by the end of 2026.
Minor Hotels is a proud member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, and participates in the GHA DISCOVERY loyalty programme.
For more information, please visit minorhotels.com and connect with Minor Hotels on Facebook and LinkedIn.
Media Contact:
Marion Walsh-Hedouin
Global Head of PR & Communications
mwalsh@minor.com
Source: Minor Hotels
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