Omar Romero Joins Minor Hotels as Chief Development and Luxury Officer

Minor Hotels has announced the appointment of Omar Romero as the Chief Development and Luxury Officer. Romero will be crucial to the hospitality group’s global expansion and will drive the organization’s development strategy.

Based in Bangkok, Romero will report to Dillip Rajakarier, CEO of Minor Hotels and Group CEO of Minor International. He will identify new business opportunities, manage projects, and maintain relationships with key stakeholders. Furthermore, Romero will oversee the curation of Minor Hotels’ luxury brands, ensuring high-quality experiences in every project.

Romero joins Minor Hotels with more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality sector. His previous role was as the Chief Development Officer at Six Senses, where he led global development for over half his tenure. Romero has signed over 50 Hotel Management Agreements and numerous branded residence projects throughout his career. His extensive global expertise is expected to fortify Minor Hotels’ expansion and strengthen its worldwide presence.

Regarding Romero’s appointment, Rajakarier said, “Omar’s extensive experience in identifying exceptional locations and his dedication to building lasting partnerships make him the perfect leader to drive our global development ambitions.”

Romero expressed his excitement about joining Minor Hotels and the potential growth opportunities, especially in branded residential offerings.

Romero graduated from Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne and Les Roches Hotel Management School. His appointment is part of Minor Hotels’ recent recruitment drive for senior roles, which aims to boost its global expansion.

Minor Hotels aims to add more than 200 new properties by the end of 2026, marking a 40% increase from its property count at the start of 2024. The company plans to grow its room inventory by more than 30,000 keys as part of its ambitious expansion strategy. This growth will be achieved through a mix of hotel management agreements and franchising options as part of Minor Hotels’ ‘asset-right’ strategy. It also plans to balance its geographic footprint by increasing its presence in Asia and the Middle East to reduce its concentration in Europe.