This November, Banyan Group will mark a significant milestone with the grand opening of Mandai Rainforest Resort—its 100th hotel and a symbolic homecoming in Singapore—through a weeklong celebration and charity festival.
The first half of this year saw the group mark a series of milestones—from new market entries and openings to key anniversaries that reflect its growing presence and ongoing commitment to purpose-led hospitality. Looking ahead, Banyan Group is set to deepen its presence in Africa with the upcoming launch of its first safari resort, Ubuyu, A Banyan Tree Escape, located in East Africa. Opening in late 2025, this eco-luxury retreat offers rare access to Ruaha National Park in Tanzania. The park is home to one of Africa’s largest elephant populations, the highest density of lions, endangered wild dogs and over 570 bird species.
Crafted with local materials and inspired by traditional Maasai architecture, Ubuyu will launch with a limited collection of six artisan villas in its first phase. Guided by Escape Hosts, guests will embark on wildlife encounters, cultural exchanges and riverside rituals. As Banyan Group’s debut in safari hospitality, Ubuyu represents a bold step into new frontiers and reinforces the Group's commitment to meaningful, regenerative travel experiences.
This year commemorates Banyan Group’s 20th year in China, where it first brought its ethos of nature, culture, and community to the highlands of Shangri-La, restoring traditional Tibetan farmhouses to open Banyan Tree Ringha as its first hotel in the country. The group operates 33 hotels across five brands in the market. This year’s new openings include Banyan Tree Zhuhai Phoenix Bay, Angsana Zhoushan, Dhawa Beihai Weizhou Island, Homm Wenzhou Nanxijiang, and Homm Hengqin. New signings in Guangzhou, Xiamen and Wenling further anchor the group’s presence across both tier-one cities and emerging destinations.
Banyan Group continues to expand its community impact through the Banyan Environmental and Community Fund, launched in partnership with the China Environmental Protection Foundation. A new clean water project in Lijiang will launch this year to mark the 20th anniversary, complementing ongoing initiatives in coral reef restoration, marine protection and education.
The group will mark three decades in the Maldives with the anniversary of Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru, a pioneer in sustainable eco-luxury since its opening in 1995. In July, the group was honored by the government of the Maldives for its contributions to environmental stewardship and bilateral relations at the Maldives–Singapore Business Forum.
Banyan Group continues to diversify its footprint across Southeast Asia. The first Garrya property in Vietnam, Garrya Mù Cang Chải opened in the terraced hills of the north, blending bamboo-led architecture with cultural immersion. In the Philippines, the upcoming opening of Homm Mandaue Cebu later this year will extend the Homm brand’s presence in a fast-growing urban market.
Banyan Tree Gallery, the group’s artisan-led retail concept, continues to grow its international presence. Its curated selection of sustainable crafts and wellbeing products is now available onboard China Airlines, adding to existing in-flight retail partnerships with Emirates, EVA Air and Starlux airlines.
In Europe, the sales launch of Banyan Tree Padilla Madrid Residences marks the group’s first residential development on the continent. Located in Madrid’s Salamanca district, the residences reinterpret a 1948 architectural landmark by Gutiérrez Soto into one- to four-bedroom residences, each with terraces and access to private amenities including a Turkish bath, indoor pool and landscaped courtyards.
In Southeast Asia, Banyan Tree Beach Residences Oceanus launched in Laguna Phuket, offering 16 beachfront homes with access to a private club, wellness services, golf membership, Thailand Elite visa and family privileges including an onsite pre-school and international school access. To meet rising demand, Banyan Group has also established sales teams in the UAE and Saudi Arabia to serve growing Middle East interest in Phuket’s real estate market.
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