Minor is using Wolseley to test whether a storied restaurant brand can become a broader luxury platform, starting in New York and likely next in Dubai.
Why should global giants have all the fun? Southeast Asian hotel brands are also diving into India’s boom, with culture, domestic demand, and experiential travel in overdrive, it’s far too hot a market to watch from the sidelines.
Minor International plans to float an real estate investment trust (REIT) in mid-2026. That will be a key way for the hospitality group to slash its hotel ownership.
At Skift Global Forum 2025, Global Hotel Alliance and Minor Hotels showed how a shared loyalty platform and carefully targeted expansion can help independent brands scale smarter in an unpredictable market.
When three industry titans swap war stories and one-liners, you get more than laughs... You get a masterclass on how no industry mixes grit, glamour, and gut instinct quite like travel.
The dollar's decline is splitting the hotel industry along regional lines. European and Asian chains are feeling the pinch while U.S.-based operators barely mention the turbulence.
The Bangkok-based company is betting on diversification across price segments, from luxury to budget accommodations, including its first foray into the fast-growing soft-brand category.