Anantara Hua Hin Resort, Minor Hotels' first Anantara-branded property, relaunched in November 2025 following a major renovation. Thailand's hotel industry is feeling the impact of higher airfares linked to Middle East flight disruptions.
The Middle East conflict could delay Minor International Plc's plans to launch its real estate investment trust (REIT) and initial public offering (IPO) in Singapore, although the timeline is still expected to fall in the second half of the year.William Heinecke, chairman of Minor International, said investors are concerned about yields and interest rates, with additional uncertainty stemming from the Middle East conflict.
"We are sitting, waiting for the war to end, and that should allow us to move more quickly," said Mr Heinecke.
Minor plans to launch a US$1.3-billion REIT on the Singapore Exchange comprising several hotels.
It decided to shift the IPO launch of its food business from Hong Kong to Singapore, which is more attractive in terms of a quicker listing, he said.
