
Minor Launches "Avani", a New Hotel Brand
As part of Minor Hotel Group’s global expansion of diverse quality brands, the launch of Avani Hotels & Resorts which is a upscale hotel brand, will consolidate Minor’s presence in city and resort locations across Asia, Australia, the Middle East and Africa.Avani was created to complement MHG’s 5 star Anantara brand which offers enriching destination experiences in 15 locations with a pipeline of 50 properties by 2015.Avani Bentota Resort & Spa will be fully completed by late 2011, and is located along Sri Lanka’s southern shores.Avani will also launch a second Sri Lankan resort in 2012. Avani Kalutara Resort is situated at the tip of the Kalu Ganga river mouth in Kalutara and will feature 105 rooms.Avani will then open additional properties in Asia, Australia, the Indian Ocean, Middle East and Africa. The launch of the Avani brand complements Minor Hotels Group’s existing 5-star Anantara brand.Minor Hotel Group (MHG) is a hotel owner, operator and investor with a portfolio of 37 hotels and 36 serviced suites under the Anantara, Marriott, Four Seasons, St. Regis, Elewana, Oaks and Minor International brands in Thailand, the Maldives, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Tanzania, Kenya, the UAE, Australia, New Zealand and Indonesia.Avani was created to complement MHG’s 5 star Anantara brand which offers enriching destination experiences in 15 locations with a pipeline of 50 properties by 2015.