Minor Hotels Unveils 4 New Brands in Global Expansion Push

Skift

10-07-2025

The Daily Lodging Report – Asia Pacific will be on a very rare vacation from July 14 to 18.
STR reported China hotel data for the week ended July 5th. Hotel RevPAR in China fell by -7.4% year over year, up against what should have been an easy comparison as the week a year ago was down -15%. For the week ending 7/5/25, occupancy was down -5.1% year over year while ADR declined by -2.5%.
CBRE issued a report on what new international flight routes mean for Australian hotels. CBRE said that over the past year, they tracked the launch of 56 new international flight routes, adding over 10,500 annual flights into key Australian cities. They believe the increased capacity from core markets, including China, India, Southeast Asia, North America, and the Middle East, will drive the continued recovery in international arrivals. They see this creating demand for potentially 1.9 million room nights annually.
Minor Hotels announced the expansion of its brand portfolio with the addition of four new hotel brands. Included in that is the company's first soft brands. Minor said the new brands will support their continued growth by allowing them to expand into new markets and provide distinctive hospitality offerings across the luxury, premium and select segments. The new brands include the Wosley Hotels luxury brand, which Minor said blends British elegance with European flair and global influence. The Minor Reserve Collection is a luxury soft brand for travelers who seek extraordinary stays with each property a world of its own. Colbert Collection is a soft brand in the premium segment and is expected to encompass a global collection of independent hotels designed for those fueled by a passion for culinary excellence and genuine social connection. Finally, iStay Hotels is a select segment brand, with budget-friendly hotel experiences that include the latest tech. The first property announcements for the new brands are expected in the coming months.
Anantara Siam Bangkok, considered the original Grand Dame of Thai luxury hospitality, will undertake a comprehensive US$50 million renovation. The hotel originally opened in 1983. The transformation will unfold across two carefully phased stages to ensure uninterrupted guest stays. Phase one will run through November 2025 and will see the reimagining of the Montathip and Kannika Court guest rooms and suites, Garden Terrace Rooms, Kasara Lounge, swimming pool and terrace, fitness center and selected ground floor meeting spaces. Phase two will run from May to September 2026 and will focus on the Garden Pool Villas, Parichart Court guest rooms, Spice Market restaurant, Kids Club, grand lobby, ballroom and all remaining meeting and event spaces. The new Kasara Lounge unveiling will highlight a completely refreshed arrival experience from the reimagined lobby to the lounge. There will be a signature Jim Thompson Suite, six all-new Garden Suites offering private plunge pools, the swimming pool area will be transformed into a tranquil urban retreat, while the wellness center will be updated to a state-of-the-art destination. This renovation is part of Minor Hotels' broader strategy to redefine Thai luxury hospitality across its Anantara Hotels & Resorts portfolio in the Kingdom.
ONYX Hospitality Group unveiled its strategic direction for the remainder of 2025, focusing on regional expansion, brand elevation and sustainable long-term growth through the launch of ONXYRT, a new real estate investment trust. The company has 42 properties currently operating across Thailand, Malaysia, China, Hong Kong, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Lao PDR. ONYX's goal is to reach a milestone of 50 properties by the end of 2025 and 70 by 2028. They had recent openings in Colombo, Sri Lanka; Vientiane, Lao PDR; and Bangsaen in Thailand for their Amari upper-upscale brand. The OZO upper-midscale brand recently opened OZO Medini. They have renovations and upgrades planned at key properties, including Amari Don Muang Airport Bangkok, Amari Buriram and Amari Phuket.
Kasumigaseki Capital Co., Ltd announced the approval of listing investment units of its subsidiary, Kasumigaseki Hotel REIT Investment Corporation, on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Real Estate Investment Trust Securities Market. This is the first developer-related listed REIT in Japan specializing in hotels. It aims to leverage Kasumigaseki Capital's development and operational capabilities to address the domestic hotel market's supply gap. The company offers hotel brands such as 'fav', 'FAV LUX', 'edit x seven', 'seven x seven' and 'BASE LAYER HOTEL' catering to group guests across Japan.
Goldman Sachs Alternatives acquired the Mercure Ambassador Seoul Hongdae, a 270-room hotel and mixed-use retail property in one of Seoul, South Korea's business, youth and tourist hubs. The hotel was purchased through a real estate fund managed by Goldman Sachs Alternatives, located in the heart of Hongdae, a neighborhood in Mapo-gu, northwestern Seoul. The property's retail component is anchored by a major Korean retailer expanding its offline footprint.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts announced its second hotel in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh in India, the Ramada by Wyndham Bareilly. The modern 80-room greenfield development is being developed by local company M/s Ankit Agarwal and was designed to cater to the needs of both business and leisure travelers. Amenities include all-day dining, fitness center, flexible meeting spaces and well-appointed guest rooms. The other hotel there is the Ramada Encore by Wyndham Bareilly, launched earlier in Civil Lines. Construction of the new Ramada by Wyndham is expected to begin shortly, with an opening anticipated in 2028.
Hanoi Anpha Real Estate Exchange Co., Ltd has become a major shareholder of Vinaconex ITC, the developer of the Cat Ba Amatina urban-tourism project in Hai Phong City, northern Vietnam. Hanoi Anpha acquired more than 48.4 million shares or a 23.06% stake in Vinaconex ITC. The Cat Ba Amatina project is located on Cat Ba archipelago and is planned to become a green-smart premium urban resort complex including 1,300 detached, semi-detached and terraced villas; mixed use high rise buildings; serviced apartments; luxury resort villas; and various hotel types such as mini hotels, five star hotels, and ultra-luxury hotels.