Anantara Enters Top 5 Hotel Brands in Travel + Leisure Awards 2026
Anantara Hotels & Resorts has achieved its highest-ever ranking. The brand entered the Top 5 Best Hotel Brands in the World. Travel + Leisure readers voted in the World’s Best Awards 2026. Anantara rose from No. 8 last year to No. 5 this year. The brand continues to strengthen its position in luxury hospitality.
Top 100 Hotels and Regional Rankings
Four Minor Hotels properties made the World’s Top 100 Hotels list. This represents an increase from three properties last year. Two Tanzanian safari lodges led the group’s performance. Elewana The Manor at Ngorongoro placed at No. 14. Elewana Serengeti Migration Camp came in at No. 21.
Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort landed at No. 37. Anantara Layan Phuket Resort secured the No. 81 spot. Both properties are located in Thailand. The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel ranked No. 2 in Africa. Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam placed No. 5 in Amsterdam.
Leadership Response and Brand Strength
Dillip Rajakarier, Group CEO of Minor International, celebrated the achievement. He called the recognition a strong endorsement of guest experiences. The results reflect the strength of the group’s brands. The company focuses on delivering meaningful travel experiences.
