Tivoli and NH make their debut

The project is expected to open in 2026 and will cover 1.6 million square metres with 200 guest rooms for each of the Tivoli and NH brands. 

The hotel will contain a cultural performance centre and commercial area, with the aim of providing an exotic shopping and leisure venue. 

Yining is a bustling city on China’s western border with a rich cultural history. The Tivoli and NH hotels will be strategically located near local tourist attractions and the CBD. They’ll both be well connected by high-speed trains, highways and flights. 

“We are excited to announce our first dual-branded property of Tivoli and NH Hotels in Northwest China,” said Dillip Rajakarier, Group CEO of Minor International and CEO of Minor Hotels. 

“With such high profiles and strong reputations throughout Europe, we are confident that the Tivoli and NH brand offerings will appeal to both Chinese and international travellers.”

“The establishment of Tivoli and NH hotels in Yining is expected to significantly improve the local hotel industry landscape, attracting more visitors and contributing meaningfully to the economic development of Yining and the entire Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture,” added Eddy Tiftik, VP of Operations & Development for Minor Hotels (China).

A strong history

Tivoli Hotels & Resorts was founded in Portugal in 1933 and has since expanded to countries including Brazil, Qatar, China and Spain. Owned by the Minor Group, the Tivoli portfolio contains a diverse range of four- and five-star hotels. Highlights in the brand’s pipeline include the Tivoli Muscat Hotel & Residences and the Tivoli Convento das Servas Borba. 

NH Hotels & Resorts is originally from Spain, having opened their first property in 1978. The brand currently operates more than 230 hotels and resorts across Europe and the Americas. NH is rapidly expanding into other regions, with the pipeline including NH Cartagena de Indas, NH Sydney Airport and NH Bangkok.