Minor Hotels’ Outstanding Commitment to Conservation and Innovation Recognized at Prestigious Hospitality Awards
(IN SHORT) The article highlights Minor Hotels’ exceptional achievements in the hospitality industry, particularly in the areas of conservation, innovation, and its commitment to people. The company has received recognition and awards for its efforts to promote sustainable tourism, protect the environment, and provide outstanding guest experiences. These accolades reflect Minor Hotels’ dedication to making a positive impact on both the planet and its guests through innovative practices and a focus on people-centered initiatives.
(PRESS RELEASE) Bangkok, Thailand, 2023-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Minor Hotels, a leading hotel owner, operator and investor, has been recognised for its excellence in hospitality and sustainability with two wins and three finalists at the annual Hospitality Awards 2023, held in Paris on November 9, 2023.
The Hospitality Awards, now in its 25th year, is an international event under the patronage of the President of France Emmanuel Macron that celebrates the best practices and innovations in the hospitality industry.
In the corporate competition, Minor Hotels won a coveted accolade in the Sustainable Development category for its ‘Nature-Based Hotels Long-Term Conservation’ initiative. The project is aimed at preserving the ecosystems where the group’s properties operate, and includes 47 separate projects at 58 hotels and resorts globally that directly protect a total of at least 10 critically endangered, 27 endangered and 30 vulnerable species.
Under the local competition, which recognises the achievements of individual hotels and their teams, the Iconic Employee Award honouring the most exceptional and charismatic employee of the year went to Edward Minyoyi, Guest Relations Officer at Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara. Regaling his insider local knowledge and personal tales, ‘Edward the Storyteller’ plunges guests into the colours, customs and majesty of Zambia through the age-old art of storytelling, helped along by his formidable talent for languages.
Additionally, the three finalists were INEO restaurant at Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel in the Best F&BE Experience category, a recognition of Chef Heros De Agostinis’s creative interpretation of metissage; the Biodiversity Corridor at Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort, Sri Lanka, which has restored more than 25,000 sqm of native habitat for protected species, earning a place as finalist in the Best Sustainable Action category; and Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel was runner-up on the night in the audience-voted Transformation/Creation of the Year category for the impeccably executed conversion of a 13th-century Capuchin convent.
“I am honoured to be here in Paris today to receive the awards on behalf of my team members who worked hard to deliver exceptional experiences to our guests, while also being responsible and respectful of the environment and the communities where we operate,” said Dillip Rajakarier, Group CEO of Minor International and CEO of Minor Hotels, who was also President of this year’s Hospitality Awards ceremony.
“I would also like to thank the Hospitality Awards jury, our partners and our guests for their support and trust in Minor Hotels, and for inspiring us to go further and do better.”
About Minor Hotels
Minor Hotels is an international hotel owner, operator and investor currently with more than 540 hotels in operation. Minor Hotels passionately explores new possibilities in hospitality with a diverse portfolio of properties designed intelligently to appeal to different kinds of travellers, serving new passions as well as personal needs. Through our Anantara, Avani, Oaks, Tivoli, NH Collection, NH Hotels, nhow, Elewana, Marriott, Four Seasons, St. Regis, Radisson Blu and Minor International properties, Minor Hotels operates in 56 countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe, South America and North America.
With dynamic plans to expand existing brands and explore strategic acquisitions throughout opportunistic markets, Minor Hotels pursues a vision of a more passionate and interconnected world.
For more information, please visit www.minorhotels.com.
Media Contacts:
Dane Halpin
Director of PR & Communications
dhalpin@minor.com
+66 (0) 630 829 647
Natasha Rhymes
Group Director PR & Communications
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+971 (0) 4436 3482
Source: Minor Hotels
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