dnata Travel Group, a leading global travel services provider, part of the Emirates Group, is announcing an enhanced, strategic partnership with Minor Hotels – one of the world’s fastest-growing hospitality groups – to boost the booking and in-destination experience for global travelers.
Industry sources added that the long-term agreement is focused on advancing the travel experience through flexibility, exclusive packages, and savings for leisure and corporate customers, whilst driving the mutual global growth plans for both companies.
Industry sources further added that Minor Hotels is expanding rapidly, focusing on adding more than 200 hotels to its global portfolio by the end of 2026. In partnership, dnata will aid Minor Hotels in the launch of new hotel and resort openings, through dual-branded business opportunities.
Industry sources further affirmed that Minor Hotels is offering dynamic rates to dnata Travel Group brands in all markets in which the Emirates Group operates. Leisure travelers will have access to all direct rate types from every brand under the Minor Hotels portfolio including 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 under the dnata portfolio will create preferred travel packages inclusive of Minor Hotels stays for select destinations.
John Bevan, CEO of the dnata Travel Group, commented: “Our enhanced partnership with Minor Hotels marks an exciting chapter for our global travel brand network, in collaboration with one of the world’s fastest-growing hospitality companies. Working together on a long-term strategy to foster business cooperation and diversified business development is enabling us to bring more, exclusive benefits to our partners and customers with tailor-made strategies per channel and market, as our brands continue to grow across the world.”
Ian Di Tullio, Chief Commercial Officer at Minor Hotels, commented: “As one of the largest producers of room nights for Minor Hotels, we look forward to working more closely than ever before with the dnata Travel Group. Through dnata, we have access to high value channels and traveller segments, as we expand our portfolio and enter new markets. For dnata’s varied customer network, our hotels and resorts offer a world of choice, from luxury resort brand, Anantara Hotels & Resorts, to our boutique lodges, camps, and hotels in the Elewana Collection, and excellent value mid-range and upper-upscale options.”
