- Owner and operator of diverse portfolio of hotels and resorts to add second property in the Nordic market
Madrid, 26th October 2023: Minor Hotels, an international hotel owner, operator and investor with more than 530 hotels in 56 countries in Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe, South America and North America, announces the upcoming launch of its first property in Finland – the five-star NH Collection Helsinki Grand Hansa – as part of its expansion plans in the region.
Currently under construction in partnership with Ylva and slated to open during Q1 2024, this will be Minor Hotels’ second property in the Nordic region, after the opening in 2021 of the NH Collection Copenhagen. The new Helsinki hotel will combine two of the city’s most iconic and recognisable buildings: the Kaleva building (built in 1833 and known as the Hotel Seurahuone) and the New Student House (home to the famous Hansa Hotel between 1924-1968), as well as a more recently constructed extension. A full refurbishment of the two existing buildings and the construction of the third by Ylva are in its final stages and when it launches next year NH Collection Helsinki Grand Hansa will offer 224 contemporary guest rooms a restaurant, a lobby bar, a beautiful rooftop bar with a spectacular terrace and 360º views of central Helsinki, extensive spa and fitness areas, and nine meeting & event spaces.
The new NH Collection will be located on the main street of Helsinki, Mannerheimintie, in front of the central station, 25 minutes by car and 33 minutes by train from the airport, making the property the perfect spot for business and leisure travellers wishing to stay in the heart of the city.
Dillip Rajakarier, CEO of Minor Hotels and Group CEO of Minor International, commented, “We are pleased to announce our first property in Finland and consequently increase our presence in the Nordic countries. We believe this is a market with significant growth potential for Minor Hotels, so we are investing in iconic properties such as the upcoming NH Collection Helsinki Grand Hansa and the NH Collection Copenhagen.”
Leea Tolvas, CEO of Ylva, commented: “We are very excited to bring a new operator to the market, known worldwide for its unique luxury destinations. Last year, 3.7 million overnight stays were recorded in Helsinki – a much higher figure than in 2021. The growth is expected to continue, and there is room in the market for high-quality hotels, especially for discerning tourists seeking luxury and premium experiences.”
Elsewhere, NH Collection has recently launched its first hotels in the Middle East and Asia: the NH Collection Dubai The Palm and the NH Collection Maldives Havodda Resort. Recent additions to the NH Collection portfolio in Europe include NH Collection Milano CityLife, NH Collection Frankfurt Spin Tower and NH Collection Prague Carlo IV. In addition, the brand plans to open NH Collection Chiang Mai Ping River in Thailand and NH Collection Luang Prabang in Laos, both in 2024, as well as a number of new properties in China during the year ahead.
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Über Minor Hotels
Minor Hotels ist ein internationaler Hoteleigentümer, -betreiber und -investor, der derzeit mehr als 540 Hotels führt. Die Gruppe investiert mit einem vielfältigen Portfolio von Häusern stets in neue Möglichkeiten der Gastfreundschaft, um verschiedene Arten von Reisenden anzusprechen und sowohl neue Interessen als auch persönliche Bedürfnisse zu bedienen. Minor Hotels ist mit seinen Hotels der Marken Anantara, Avani, Oaks, Tivoli, NH Collection, NH Hotels, nhow, Elewana, Marriott, Four Seasons, St. Regis, Radisson Blu und Minor International in 56 Ländern im asiatisch-pazifischen Raum, im Nahen Osten, in Afrika, im Indischen Ozean, in Europa, in Südamerika und in Nordamerika vertreten.
Mit dynamischen Plänen zur Erweiterung bestehender Marken und strategischen Akquisitionen in passenden Märkten verfolgt Minor Hotels die Vision einer passionierteren und vernetzteren Welt.
Minor Hotels ist Teil des GHA DISCOVERY Treueprogramms, das es Reisenden ermöglicht, jeden Moment zu Hause oder unterwegs zu genießen, während sie in den teilnehmenden Hotels und Resorts weltweit anerkannt und belohnt werden.
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About Minor Hotels
Minor Hotels is an international hotel owner, operator and investor currently with more than 540 hotels in operation. Minor Hotels passionately explores new possibilities in hospitality with a diverse portfolio of properties designed intelligently to appeal to different kinds of travellers, serving new passions as well as personal needs. Through our Anantara, Avani, Oaks, Tivoli, NH Collection, NH Hotels, nhow, Elewana, Marriott, Four Seasons, St. Regis, Radisson Blu and Minor International properties, Minor Hotels operates in 56 countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe, South America and North America.
With dynamic plans to expand existing brands and explore strategic acquisitions throughout opportunistic markets, Minor Hotels pursues a vision of a more passionate and interconnected world.
Minor Hotels is part of the GHA DISCOVERY loyalty programme, enabling travellers to savour every moment at home or away, while being recognised and rewarded at participating hotels and resorts worldwide. For more information, please visit www.ghadiscovery.com.
For more information, please visit www.minorhotels.com.
Over Minor Hotels
Minor Hotels is een internationale hotelketen, exploitant en investeerder met momenteel meer dan 540 hotels in exploitatie. Minor Hotels verkent passievol nieuwe mogelijkheden in gastvrijheid met een divers portfolio van hotels die op slimme wijze zijn ontworpen om verschillende soorten reizigers aan te spreken en zowel nieuwe passies als persoonlijke behoeften te vervullen. Via onze eigendommen Anantara, Avani, Oaks, Tivoli, NH Collection, NH Hotels, nhow, Elewana, Marriott, Four Seasons, St. Regis, Radisson Blu en Minor International is Minor Hotels actief in 56 landen in Azië en de Stille Oceaan, het Midden-Oosten, Afrika, de Indische Oceaan, Europa, Zuid-Amerika en Noord-Amerika.
Met dynamische plannen om bestaande merken uit te breiden en strategische overnames te onderzoeken in opportunistische markten, streeft Minor Hotels een visie na van een meer gepassioneerde en onderling verbonden wereld.
Minor Hotels maakt deel uit van het GHA DISCOVERY loyaliteitsprogramma, dat reizigers in staat stelt van elk moment thuis of onderweg te genieten terwijl ze worden erkend en beloond bij deelnemende hotels en resorts wereldwijd.
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