Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas

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Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas is a hotel chain in Thailand that was founded in 2001.[1].

The hotel chain spans Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Ireland, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Mozambique, Oman, Portugal, Qatar, Seychelles, Spain, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam and Zambia[2]. Anantara is part of Minor Hotels, which also operates other hotel brands such as Avani Hotels & Resorts, Niyama, Naladhu, Oaks & Elewana[3].

History

Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas was launched in 2001 with their first property in Hua Hin, Thailand[4]. Anantara launched its first property in Koh Samui, Thailand, in November 2004[5].

Qasr Al Sarab Desert by Anantara was launched in 2009, and in 2011, Anantara opened Anantara Kihavah Maldives, which was the first wholly owned Anantara hotel outside Thailand[6]. Anantara Sanya Resort, Anantara’s first resort in China, was launched in 2012[7].

Anantara Chiang Mai Resort was launched in 2013, with The Chedi Chiang Mai being rebranded under Anantara[8]. Anantara Hoi An Resort in Vietnam was inaugurated in 2013[9].

Anantara Dubai The Palm Resort was opened in 2013[10]. Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa was also launched in 2013 in Abu Dhabi[11]. Anantara debuted in Mozambique in 2013, with the launch of Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort, which was formerly known as Indigo Bay Resort & Spa[12].

In 2015, former Four Seasons Bangkok was rebranded under Anantara as Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel[13]. Anantara established its presence in Qatar in 2015, with the launch of Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara[14].

Anantara Kalutara Resort and Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort marked Anantara’s entry to Sri Lanka in late 2015 and early 2016[15]. Anantara launched 2 properties in Oman in 2016; Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort and Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara[16].

Anantara launched its first property in Europe in Algarve, Portugal in 2017, with Tivoli Victoria being rebranded as Anantara Vilamoura Algarve Resort[17]. Anantara’s first Spanish property, Anantara Villa Padierna Palace Benahavís Marbella Resort, started operations in 2019[18].

Anantara Desaru Coast Resort opened in Malaysia in 2019[19]. Anantara’s first property in North Africa, Anantara Tozeur Resort, was launched in Tunisia in December 2019[20].

Anantara is also set to debut in Dublin, alongside the other European properties in Portugal and Spain[21]. Anantara Veli Resort, Anantara’s adults-only property in the Maldives, offered an all-you-can-stay resort package in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic[22]

References

  1. "Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas". Hospitality Net. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
  2. "Brand refresh as Anantara continues global growth". Breaking Travel News. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
  3. "Minor Hotel Group Acquires 50% Stake in NIYAMA Maldives". Hotel News Resource. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
  4. "Anantara Chiang Mai Resort & Spa Opens in Thailand". Hotel News Resource. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
  5. "Anantara Resorts and Spas to grow Thai portfolio to four". Travel Weekly. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
  6. "Anantara Kihavah Villas opens in Maldives". Travel Weekly. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
  7. "Anantara opens first resort in China with Hainan Island retreat". Breaking Travel News. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
  8. "Anantara Chiang Mai Resort & Spa Opens in Thailand". Hotel News Resource. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
  9. "Discover Vietnam's Colonial Charms Riverside at Anantara Hoi An". Luxury Travel Magazine. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
  10. "Luxury hotel Anantara Dubai The Palm now open". Hotelier Middle East. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
  11. "Anantara launches Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa in Abu Dhabi". Breaking Travel News. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
  12. "Anantara Bazaruto Island Opens in Mozambique". Hotel News Resource. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
  13. "Anantara Siam Bangkok changes name, maintains luxury". Travel Weekly. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
  14. "141-key Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara Opens in Qatar". Hospitality Net. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
  15. "Hemas Holdings invests US$ 100 for Anantara hotels in Tangalle, Kalutara". Daily News. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
  16. "Oman has two stunning new hotels you need to check in to now". Conde Nast Traveller. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
  17. "Anantara to launch in Europe". Business Traveller. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
  18. "Anantara opens its first Spanish property". Travel Weekly. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
  19. "Anantara Desaru Coast Resort opens in Malaysia". Breaking Travel News. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
  20. "Anantara Tozeur Resort Opens in Tunisia". Hotel News Resource. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
  21. "Anantara to Make its Debut in Ireland by Rebranding The Marker Hotel". Travel Pulse. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
  22. "Maldives resort offers $30K 'all-you-can-stay' package". CNN. Retrieved 11 May 2021.

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