Banyan Group Enters 2026 with Purposeful Growth After 100-Resort Milestone - Get updated on what's happening in tourism!

The independent hospitality group now operates 100 hotels and resorts, more than 140 spas and galleries, and over 20 branded residences across 20+ countries.

“Crossing the 100-resort milestone marks a new chapter for Banyan Group,” said Eddy See, President and CEO. The company plans further growth in Africa and the Caribbean while strengthening its multi-brand portfolio and wellbeing-led philosophy.

Global expansion across key regions

In Africa, Banyan Group debuts in safari hospitality with Ubuyu, a Banyan Tree Escape in Tanzania and expands into West Africa with Dhawa Ouidah in Benin. In the Caribbean, the Group enters the Dominican Republic with Angsana Cap Cana and Cassia Punta Cana. In Europe, Mamula Island by Banyan Tree in Montenegro will reopen for the 2026 season with a fully refreshed brand experience.

Across Asia and the Middle East, new openings include Banyan Tree Guangzhou Jiulong Lake and Banyan Tree Mount Emei in China, Angsana Ashar Valley Tents in Saudi Arabia, Angsana Bogor in Indonesia, and further growth of the Garrya, Homm and Folio brands.

Wellbeing at the core

Wellbeing remains central to the Group’s strategy. In 2026, Banyan Group will expand Banyan Tree Connections, a private holistic wellbeing journey for two, to eight additional resorts worldwide following its successful launch at select flagship properties.

2025 milestones and impact

In 2025, Banyan Group celebrated the opening of its 100th resort, Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree in Singapore. The opening coincided with the inaugural Rainforest Festival, raising over SGD 600,000 for charitable causes. The year also marked key brand anniversaries, including 30 years in the Maldives and Indonesia.

Residences, sustainability and recognition

The Group continued to expand its branded residences portfolio, including its first European project in Madrid and the launch of the new Bellaguna residential brand. Banyan Group remains ranked No. 1 in Asia for branded residential development by volume.

Globally, the company received wide recognition for design excellence, sustainability and hospitality leadership from organisations including Travel + Leisure, Architectural Digest, AHEAD Awards and Forbes Travel Guide, reinforcing its position as a leading force in responsible luxury hospitality.

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