Minor Hotels Introduces Anantara Brand to Zimbabwe with New Victoria Falls Boutique Hotel
(IN SHORT) Minor Hotels is set to debut its Anantara brand in Zimbabwe with the opening of Anantara Stanley & Livingstone Victoria Falls Hotel on December 1, 2024. Located near Victoria Falls in a picturesque conservation area, the boutique property features 16 all-suite accommodations, a gourmet restaurant, a lounge and bar, a garden pool, and a range of family-friendly activities. Guests can enjoy experiences such as game drives, black rhino conservation, and adventure tours around the UNESCO-listed Victoria Falls. This marks Minor Hotels’ seventh Anantara property in Africa and strengthens its commitment to expanding luxury hospitality on the continent, with another property, Anantara Kafue River Tented Camp in Zambia, set to open in 2025.
(PRESS RELEASE) Bangkok, Thailand, 2024-Nov-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Minor Hotels, a global hotel owner, operator, and investor with over 550 properties in 56 countries, is thrilled to announce the upcoming addition of the Anantara Stanley & Livingstone Victoria Falls Hotel to its growing African portfolio. Opening on December 1, 2024, this marks the debut of the Anantara brand in Zimbabwe, complementing the Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara to provide unparalleled luxury accommodations on both sides of the Zambezi River.
A New Chapter in African Hospitality
Nestled in a scenic conservation area just 15 minutes from Victoria Falls, the boutique hotel offers 16 all-suite accommodations, including configurations for families with interconnecting suites. Guests can enjoy gourmet dining across multiple venues, a serene garden pool, and access to a variety of curated activities. Complimentary Wi-Fi and seamless transportation between the hotel, Victoria Falls town, and nearby airports ensure a stress-free experience.
“This elegant boutique hotel enhances our Anantara presence in Africa, reinforcing our mission to provide world-class hospitality in iconic destinations,” said Dillip Rajakarier, CEO of Minor Hotels and Group CEO of Minor International.
A Gateway to Adventure
The UNESCO World Heritage-listed Victoria Falls provides the perfect backdrop for a range of adventures, including:
- Boat trips to Devil’s Pool at the edge of the falls.
- Helicopter tours over the falls.
- Zip-lining across Batoka Gorge.
- Sunset wildlife cruises on the Zambezi River.
Guests can also enjoy game drives and black rhino conservation experiences in the nearby Victoria Falls Private Game Reserve, with views of a bustling waterhole from the hotel.
Strengthening Anantara’s African Footprint
The Anantara Stanley & Livingstone Victoria Falls Hotel will become the seventh Anantara property in Africa, followed by the Anantara Kafue River Tented Camp in Zambia, set to open in mid-2025. Minor Hotels already operates 27 properties in Africa under its Anantara, Avani, NH, and Elewana Collection brands, including the Avani Victoria Falls Resort and the recently launched NH Johannesburg Sandton Hotel.
About Anantara Hotels & Resorts
With a portfolio of over 50 properties across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Indian Ocean, Anantara is dedicated to creating unforgettable journeys that connect guests with the unique cultures and stories of each destination. The brand continues to expand into new markets, including Saudi Arabia and Brazil, with a commitment to delivering exceptional experiences in iconic locations worldwide.
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 Contacts:
Hana Fuchs
Regional Director of Marketing & Communications
Minor Hotels Middle East
hfuchs@minor.com
Natasha Rhymes
VP PR & Communications
Minor Hotels Europe & Americas, Anantara & Avani
nrhymes@minor.com
Vanessa Govender
Marketing Manager
Minor Hotels Sub-Saharan Africa
vgovender@minor.com
Source: Minor Hotels
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