• Seasoned Hospitality Veteran Returns to Minor Hotels to Manage Four of its Properties in the Southeast Asia Countries

Minor Hotels, a leading global hospitality group, is delighted to announce the appointment of Torsten Richter as Area General Manager of Indonesia and Malaysia and General Manager of Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas, effective July 1st. In addition to day-to-day management of Anantara Desaru Coast, Richter’s responsibilities include oversight of the Avani Sepang Goldcoast Resort, Anantara Uluwatu Bali Resort and the soon-to-open

Anantara Ubud Bali Resort.

Richter’s career spanning three decades in the hospitality industry. Proficiency in managing both resorts and city hotels, he has held leadership positions in several major destinations worldwide, including Thailand, Indonesia, the Maldives, Germany, the United States of

America and the UK. Most recently, Richter served as the multi-property General Manager at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel and Hotel Am Steinplatz Autograph Collection in Berlin, Germany,

where he oversaw operations and ensured the highest standards of luxury and service. His experience includes time with Minor Hotels’ resorts in the Maldives as Cluster General Manager of Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort, Anantara Veli Maldives Resort and Naladhu Private Island Maldives.

“We are thrilled to welcome Torsten back to the Minor Hotels family,” said Puneet Dhawan, Head of Asia at Minor Hotels. “His extensive experience, leadership and dedication to excellence make him the perfect fit to lead our properties in Malaysia and Indonesia. We are

confident that under his guidance, our resorts will continue to flourish and deliver unparalleled experiences to our guests.”

Richter expressed his excitement about his new role, saying, “I am honoured to rejoin Minor Hotels and look forward to working with the talented teams in Malaysia and Indonesia.

Together, we will strive to enhance our resorts’ reputation as premier destinations, offering our guests unforgettable memories and exceptional service.”

A German national, Richter holds certifications in Food & Beverage Management, Revenue Management, and Sales & Marketing from Cornell University.

About Minor Hotels

Minor Hotels is a global hospitality group operating over 550 hotels, resorts and residences in 56 countries, pursuing its vision of crafting a more passionate and interconnected world. As a hotel owner, operator and investor, Minor Hotels fulfils the needs and desires of today’s global travellers through its diverse portfolio of eight hotel brands – Anantara, Avani, Elewana

Collection, NH, NH Collection, nhow, Oaks and Tivoli – and a collection of related businesses. Minor Hotels is rapidly accelerating its global growth ambitions, aiming to add more than 200 hotels by the end of 2026.

Minor Hotels is a proud member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, and participates in the GHA DISCOVERY loyalty programme.

For more information, please visit minorhotels.com and connect with Minor Hotels on Facebook and LinkedIn.

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