Minor Hotels is entering Uzbekistan and the wider Central Asian market through a franchise agreement with EASYRENT PE for NH Hotel Tashkent, a 151-room property scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2027.
The agreement marks the group's first entry into Central
Asia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), expanding its global
portfolio of more than 660 operating and development properties across 67
countries.
The hotel, located in Uzbekistan's capital, is undergoing
refurbishment and repositioning under Minor Hotels' NH Hotels & Resorts
brand. Facilities will include 151 rooms, an all-day dining restaurant, a gym
and a meeting room.
Located approximately 10 minutes from Tashkent International
Airport, the property will target both business and leisure travellers, with
convenient access to the city's commercial districts and major event venues,
including the UzExpo Center and Palace of International Forums.
The opening also supports Minor Hotels' asset-light
expansion strategy through franchising, combining local ownership with the
group's international distribution network, commercial expertise and
operational support.
NH Hotel Tashkent will join Minor DISCOVERY, giving the
property access to the loyalty programme's global network of 38 million
members.
“Entering Uzbekistan through its dynamic capital marks the
first step in our expansion in Central Asia and reflects the role of
franchising in bringing our brands to new markets. We are delighted to
introduce NH Hotels & Resorts to Tashkent, bringing the brand’s trusted,
contemporary hospitality experience to business and leisure travellers. We
thank EASYRENT PE for placing its trust in Minor Hotels,” said Gonzalo Aguilar,
CEO of Minor Hotels Europe & Americas.
“We are delighted to partner with Minor Hotels and introduce
NH Hotels & Resorts to Tashkent. By combining Minor Hotels’ international
brand expertise with our local knowledge, we aim to develop a contemporary
hotel that contributes to the city’s growing hospitality landscape,” said
Gilmeeva Olesya, General Manager of NH Hotel Tashkent.
The signing strengthens Tashkent's growing hospitality offering as Uzbekistan seeks to attract more international visitors through its expanding connectivity, business activity and historic Silk Road destinations. -TTN