Minor Hotels Celebrates 30 Wins and Top Regional Rankings in the CNT Readers' Choice Awards
Minor Hotels is celebrating widespread recognition in the US and UK editions of Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards, with 30 wins across Asia, Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
Strong Global Recognition
- Minor Hotels secured 30 wins across the US and UK editions of the Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards 2026.
- Awards spanned properties across Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
- Luxury brand Anantara ranked No. 1 in Rest of Africa and No. 2 in the Middle East.
Highlights from Africa
- The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara was named No. 1 Resort in Rest of Africa (US awards).
- Anantara Stanley & Livingstone Victoria Falls Hotel ranked No. 11 in Eastern & Southern Africa (UK awards).
- Avani Victoria Falls Resort secured No. 24 in Rest of Africa (UK awards).
Middle East Success
- Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort achieved No. 2 Resort in the Middle East (US awards).
- Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara ranked among the region's leading resorts.
- Souq Waqif Boutique Hotel by Tivoli placed No. 15 in the UK awards.
European Recognition
- Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel ranked No. 6 among Rome hotels.
- Properties in Amsterdam, Nice, Dublin, and Amalfi were also recognized among their destinations' top luxury hotels.
Asia Continues to Shine
- Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel entered Thailand's Top 10 hotels.
- Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort received recognition in both US and UK rankings.
- Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort ranked No. 4 among resorts in Thailand (UK awards).
Luxury Rail Experience Recognized
- The Vietage by Anantara, the luxury rail journey along Vietnam's central coast, debuted on the list of the World's Top Trains, ranking No. 14 in the US Readers' Choice Awards.
Key Takeaway
The awards underscore Minor Hotels' growing global presence, with Anantara, Avani, Tivoli, and Niyama properties earning recognition across some of the world's most competitive luxury travel markets.
