Minor Hotels and dnata Travel Group announce strategic partnership to enhance global travel experiences

Published on May 22, 2024

By: Tuhin Sarkar

Minor Hotels, an international hotel owner, operator, and investor with over 540 hotels in 56 countries, has announced an enhanced strategic partnership with dnata Travel Group, a leading global travel services provider and part of the Emirates Group. This long-term agreement aims to elevate the booking and in-destination experience for global travelers through flexibility, exclusive packages, and savings for both leisure and corporate customers, while driving the mutual global growth plans of both companies.

Minor Hotels is rapidly expanding and aims to add more than 200 hotels to its global portfolio by the end of 2026. dnata Travel Group will support this expansion through dual-branded business opportunities and dynamic distribution for leisure and corporate travelers. This partnership covers wholesale distribution for the travel trade, destination management company (DMC) integration to enhance travel and in-resort experiences, and aligned sustainability programs and initiatives.

For leisure travelers, Minor Hotels offers dynamic rates to dnata Travel Group brands in all markets where the Emirates Group operates. This includes access to direct rate types from every brand under the Minor Hotels portfolio, such as Anantara Hotels & Resorts, Tivoli Hotels & Resorts, Avani Hotels & Resorts, NH Hotels & Resorts, NH Collection Hotels & Resorts, nhow Hotels, Oaks Hotels, Resorts & Suites, and the Elewana Collection. Travel agencies within the dnata portfolio will create preferred travel packages inclusive of Minor Hotels stays for select destinations.

The partnership also integrates with dnata Travel Group DMC businesses – Arabian Adventures and Destination Asia – and its leisure, MICE, cruise, and ancillary sectors. This integration aims to improve direct access to booking an enhanced range of world-class activities and travel extras in resorts.

For corporate travelers, a dedicated agreement with Minor Hotels will enable dnata Travel Group’s corporate travel business to access direct rates across all Minor Hotel brands, providing added flexibility, savings, and other benefits for companies and their travelers.

In the travel trade sector, Minor Hotels is collaborating with dnata Travel Group brand Yalago on a sustainable distribution agreement. This long-term wholesale strategy aims to offer significant savings across Minor Hotels’ global network for trade partners and travelers.

Ian Di Tullio, Chief Commercial Officer at Minor Hotels, and John Bevan, CEO of the dnata Travel Group, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, highlighting the benefits and growth opportunities for both companies as they expand their global presence and enhance travel experiences for their customers.