Avani Hotels & Resorts

Avani Hotels & Resorts
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryHospitality
Founded2011; 14 years ago (2011)
Headquarters
Bangkok
,
Thailand
Area served
Worldwide
ParentMinor Hotels
Websiteavanihotels.com

Avani Hotels & Resorts is a hotel and resort brand with more than 40 properties in over 20 countries. The majority of the properties are based in Thailand, whereas a smaller number of properties are established in a few other countries. The brand is a part of the hospitality chain Minor Hotels.

History

Avani Hotels & Resorts launched in 2011 with their first property in Bentota.[1]

The brand currently operates in over 20 countries, including Australia, Botswana, Cambodia, Colombia, Italy, Indonesia, South Korea, Laos, Lesotho, Malaysia, Mexico, Germany, Mozambique, Namibia, New Zealand, Portugal, Seychelles, Spain, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, and Zambia, with expectations to expand its portfolio to over 100 properties globally by 2026.[2]

Corporate activities

  • Avani supports community education through the Heinecke Foundation, providing scholarships since 2000.[3]
  • The brand engages in environmental initiatives, including Earth Hour participation and local charity support, emphasizing sustainable development.[3]
  • Avani is committed to operational sustainability, achieving Green Growth 2050 certification. It is included in Global Hotel Alliance's Green Collection, showcasing hotels committed to sustainable practices.[4]
  • By 2050, the brand intends to be a net-zero carbon organization with science-based targets to reduce energy, carbon, and water usage. Avani is a part of the UNESCO Sustainable Travel Pledge and has joined several global campaigns to meet its sustainability goals.[5]
  • Avani has eliminated plastic straws, opting for eco-friendly materials, and promotes the farm-to-table movement to minimize environmental impact.[4][6]

References

  1. ^ "Minor launches refreshing new hotel brand". Hospitalitynet.org. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
  2. ^ Ellichipuram, Umesh (2024-01-29). "Minor Hotels plans to open over 200 properties globally by 2026". Hotel Management Network. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  3. ^ a b "Sustainable Hotel Chains | Avani Social Responsibility". Minor Hotels. Retrieved 29 March 2018.
  4. ^ a b "GHA launches Green Collection with Avani Hotels and Resorts". GHA launches Green Collection with Avani Hotels and Resorts. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  5. ^ "Avani Hotels Commits to A Greener Future of Sustainable Tourism". Minor Hotels newsroom. 2022-09-22. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  6. ^ "Anantara and Avani Hotels say no to plastic straws in 2018". Hotlier Middle East. Retrieved 29 March 2018.