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Minor Hotels Appoints Omar Romero as Chief Development and Luxury Officer

By Nithyakala Neelakandan

Published on November 6, 2024

Minor Hotels, a global leader in hospitality, has appointed Omar Romero as Chief Development and Luxury Officer, a newly established role aimed at advancing the company’s international growth. Based in Bangkok, Romero will report to CEO Dillip Rajakarier and work closely with the senior leadership team.

In his new position, Romero will guide the global development strategy, seek new business opportunities, oversee project planning and execution, and manage key partnerships. He will also be influential in shaping the company’s luxury brand portfolio to ensure exceptional guest experiences.

Romero joins Minor Hotels with over 20 years of industry expertise. Before this, he served as Chief Development Officer at Six Senses, where he led the global development team and facilitated over 50 hotel management agreements and several branded residence projects. His experience and knowledge are expected to bolster Minor Hotels’ global presence and luxury offerings.

Dillip Rajakarier, CEO of Minor Hotels, commented, “At Minor Hotels, creating iconic destinations is at the heart of our success, especially for our experiential luxury brand, Anantara. Omar’s extensive experience in identifying exceptional locations and his dedication to building lasting partnerships make him the perfect leader to drive our global development ambitions. We are confident that with his expertise, Minor Hotels will continue expanding its footprint and creating inspiring, memorable experiences for our guests around the world.”

Romero expressed enthusiasm for his new role, stating, “I’m thrilled to be joining Minor Hotels, an organization that delivers exceptional value to owners, guests, investors, and our team. I’m particularly excited about the potential to grow our branded residential offerings alongside our hotel and resort portfolio. I look forward to working with the team to develop iconic destinations and build strong partnerships that will shape the future of our brands.”

The company is focusing on expanding its presence in Asia and the Middle East to balance its current portfolio, which includes brands like Anantara, Avani, and Tivoli.

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