Major Strides For Minor International

Minor International is one of the largest hospitality and leisure companies in the Asia Pacific region. It operates over 1,000 restaurants and 30 hotels in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions and Africa.  Based in Bangkok, Thailand, it operates hotels under the Anantara, Four Seasons, Marriott, Elewana and Avani brands, owns The Pizza Company and Thai Express restaurant franchises, and operates restaurants under the Swensen's, Sizzler, Dairy Queen, Burger King and The Coffee Club brands in Thailand and other countries.

William Heinecke, Chairman and CEO of Minor International, is on the breakfast Grille to better explain the different business lines of the company and it's prospects.

Among the topics of discussion:

--  The Hotel Business: Occupancy rates and plans to boost the numbers

--  The F&B Business: prospects for the food business, outlet expansion plans and market share

--  Expansion Plans: which markets hold the most potential for Minor, new markets Minor is interested in, what Minor is investing in

--  Personal Entreprenurial Experience: challenges and opportunities of doing business in Thailand, lessons learnt over the years