Minor Hotels wins 22 Accolades at T+L Luxury Awards Asia Pacific

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16 June, 2024

Minor Hotels, a leading global hotel owner and operator, secured an impressive haul of 22 accolades at the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2024. The awards ceremony, held on the evening of 13 June 2024, celebrated excellence across the luxury travel sector, showcasing the very best in hospitality throughout the region.

The awards, determined through an extensive online survey conducted by Travel + Leisure, recognise outstanding achievements in the travel and hospitality industry, with readers from around the world voting for their favourite luxury hotels, resorts, and experiences.

Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas emerged as a standout, securing multiple awards, including second place for Best Resorts in the Maldives, second place for Best House Reefs, and third place for Best Hotel Pools. Additionally, the resort was featured in the categories of The Most Outrageous Villas and Best Resort Spas, solidifying its reputation as a premier destination in the Maldives. The Crescent at Niyama Private Islands Maldives, a cluster of secluded overwater villas with private pools and dedicated butlers, was also awarded, ranking fourth in its category.

In Thailand, Anantara Chiang Mai Resort and Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort were celebrated among the best upcountry hotels, placing third and fifth, respectively. The BDMS Wellness Clinic Retreat at Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort also earned a spot in the Best Hotel Spas category, demonstrating the brand’s commitment to holistic wellness.

The Avani+ Luang Prabang hotel in Laos continued its tradition of excellence, earning accolades in Best Hotels, Best Hotel Pools, and Best Hotel Spas. Similarly, Anantara Angkor Resort and FCC Angkor by Avani were selected among the top city hotels in Cambodia, while Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas in Malaysia was honoured in the Best Beach, Island + Upcountry Hotels category.

Properties in Vietnam, Anantara Hoi An Resort and Anantara Quy Nhon Villas, also received significant recognition, underscoring Minor Hotels' diverse portfolio and its ability to excel in various aspects of luxury hospitality.

The awards for Minor Hotels’ resorts in Maldives are:

Best Resorts:

#2 Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas

Best Hotel Pools:

#3 Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas

Best Resort Spas:

#4 Niyama Private Islands Maldives

Best House Reefs:

#2 Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas

The Most Outrageous Villas:

#4 Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas
#5 Niyama Private Islands Maldives

Best General Managers:

#3 Hafidh Busaidy, Niyama Private Islands Maldives

Anantara runs five resorts in the Maldives. Each Anantara hotel in the island nation has its own individual style. Find your rhythm in the island of your choice. Wherever you drop anchor, Anantara’s gurus and islanders will be on hand to make your moments special. Tailor your Maldives island time to your pace and your passions.

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Anantara Hotels in The Maldives

Anantara runs five resorts in the Maldives. Part of Thai hospitality group Minor Hotel Group, Anantara Resorts offers a range of options in the Maldives to suit all tastes whether you want to go on honeymoon, take the family, or simply looking for a winter sun beach break as a couple. Pick the luxury that moves you. Each Anantara luxury resort in the Maldives has its own individual style. Wherever you sink anchor, Anantara’s gurus and islanders will be on hand to discover for you which side of the island to be on, the proportions of the villas, the quality of the house-reef for snorkelling or the best of the cocktail at sunset - any question you might have, they will know the answer to make your moments special. Tailor your Maldives island time to your pace and your passions.

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