Minor Hotels Appoints Omar Romero as Chief Development Officer to Lead Global Expansion
Romero is the latest addition to the hospitality group’s senior leadership team as it accelerates its global expansion plans
(IN SHORT) Minor Hotels has appointed Omar Romero as Chief Development and Luxury Officer to drive its global expansion and luxury brand curation efforts. With over 20 years of hospitality experience, Romero will spearhead Minor’s strategy to open 200 new properties by 2026, focusing on growth in Asia and the Middle East. His appointment is part of a series of senior hires aimed at strengthening Minor’s leadership team as it pursues rapid expansion and diversified offerings in the luxury and premium markets.
(PRESS RELEASE) Bangkok, Thailand, 2024-Nov-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Minor Hotels, a leading global hospitality group, has appointed seasoned industry professional Omar Romero as Chief Development and Luxury Officer, a new role created to accelerate the company’s ambitious expansion plans. Romero will lead Minor Hotels’ global development strategy, identifying new opportunities and managing key partnerships, while also curating luxury brand experiences across the group’s expanding portfolio. Reporting to CEO Dillip Rajakarier and based in Bangkok, Romero will work closely with senior leadership to advance Minor’s growth objectives.
Romero, previously Chief Development Officer at Six Senses, brings over 20 years of experience in hospitality development, including more than 50 hotel and branded residence signings worldwide. His expertise aligns with Minor Hotels’ goal to expand by 200 properties by 2026, increasing its room inventory by over 30,000. Minor Hotels is strengthening its presence in Asia and the Middle East while reducing its concentration in Europe, and plans to launch new brands in luxury, premium, and select segments to meet market demand.
Rajakarier praised Romero’s track record in luxury development, emphasizing his alignment with Minor Hotels’ mission to create iconic, experiential destinations. Romero shared his excitement for the role, particularly in expanding branded residential offerings. This latest appointment is part of a broader wave of senior hires, with Puneet Dhawan joining as Head of Asia and Gonzalo Aguilar slated to take on the role of CEO for Europe & Americas in 2025.
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.
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Source: Minor Hotels
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