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Minor Hotels has announced the signing of its first resort and urban hotel in India under the Anantara brand. The developments include Anantara Zanti Coorg Resort and Anantara Kolkata Hotel.
The Coorg property is scheduled to open in 2028 within the Western Ghats of Karnataka. The 69-key resort is designed by architect Channa Daswatte and will include four dining venues, a spa, and a kids’ club.
Meanwhile, the Kolkata hotel is slated to open in 2032 as part of the World Trade Center Salt Lake development. The 170-key property will feature two restaurants, meeting spaces, and wellness facilities to serve the city’s business sector.
News of the future openings come as the hospitality group is targeting 50 properties in India within the next 10 years. This strategy focuses on luxury and premium brands to address demand for domestic and inbound travel across major cities and leisure destinations.
Minor Hotels operates through hotel management agreements and franchise opportunities. The group recently introduced the Anantara brand to the country in 2025 with a property in Jaipur and has since signed an Avani-branded resort in Visakhapatnam.
Bimal Desai, chairman of Zanti Hospitality, said: “Our partnership with Minor Hotels brings a renowned brand to one of India’s most captivating destinations. Through this greenfield development, we aim to deliver authentic experiences that immerse guests in Coorg’s rich culture and pristine landscapes, setting a new benchmark for luxury hospitality in the region.”
William Heinecke, founder and chairman of Minor International, said: “Coorg’s natural beauty exemplifies India’s potential for experiential luxury and is ideal for the Anantara brand. The upcoming Anantara Zanti Coorg Resort will showcase our vision of creating distinctive stays that honour local culture, immersing guests in the destination’s vibrant nature and tradition.”
Sanjay Saraf, co-chairman of Aryan Realty, added: “The World Trade Center Kolkata is a landmark development for Kolkata and West Bengal, strengthening the city’s standing as a regional business and cultural centre.
“Partnering with Minor Hotels to introduce Anantara to Kolkata reflects our commitment to create a destination that will support the city’s long-term commercial growth and raise its hospitality offering.”
