Dillip Rajakarier

Spear’s Review

Dillip Rajakarier sits at the helm of Minor International’s portfolio of more than 550 hotels over the world, which includes the likes of Anantara, Tivoli, Four Seasons and St. Regis. 

The group CEO joined Minor Hotels in 2007 as chief finance and investment officer and was promoted to COO within a year. In 2011, he was made CEO of Minor Hotels, and subsequently became group CEO of the Minor International group in 2020. The hotelier previously worked at Orient-Express, where he was deputy chief financial officer for close to six years.

Rajakarier is responsible for the group’s expansion of its core businesses, ensuring that they are ‘globally recognised leaders’ across the fields of hospitality, restaurants and lifestyle. Under his leadership, the group acquired a 94.1 per cent shareholding stake in NH Hotel Group, which expanded its reach across 55 countries in the Middle East, Asia Pacific, Europe, South America, Africa and the Indian Ocean regions.

Adviser Profile

Dillip Rajakarier is the Group CEO of Minor International and CEO of Minor Hotels, overseeing a global portfolio of over 550 hotels in 56 countries. With more than 30 years of experience, he has been instrumental in expanding the company’s presence in diverse markets. His leadership focuses on sustainability, exceptional guest experiences, and strong partnerships, positioning Minor Hotels as a leader in the luxury hospitality industry. 

His strategic vision and deep understanding of market dynamics have positioned Minor Hotels as a front runner in the sector. Dillip is dedicated to working hand in hand with partners and ensuring tailored solutions that meet their needs. Under his leadership, Minor Hotels continues to redefine luxury and hospitality on a global scale. 

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. 

As Group CEO of Minor International, Dillip also oversees Minor’s Food and Lifestyle businesses, which include roughly 2,600 dining outlets and nearly 400 retail points of sale globally.