Minor Hotels CEO Has Ambitious Plans to Fill Portfolio Gaps
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Minor, with 540 hotels, aims to solidify its position as a major player. Expect it to expand its portfolio by 200 hotels by 2026, possibly through some M&A.
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"In the next three years, our strategy is about expanding horizons," said Minor International and Minor Hotels CEO Dillip Rajakarier. "We have a target of adding 200-plus properties in different geographies, particularly in India. We plan about 40 in Northern Europe."
Skift spoke with Rajakarier to learn more.
Dillip Rajakarier, Group CEO of Minor International. Source: Minor International. Growth StrategyMinor, the world's 10th-largest hotel group and headquartered in Bangkok, has been introducing its European brands like NH Hotels into Asia.
“Our [$2.9 billion] acquisition of NH, a Spain-origina
