title: Avani Hotels & Resorts
text: # Avani Hotels & Resorts
  
  AVANI Hotels & Resorts is a hotel and resort chain with 34 properties in over 15 countries. The majority of the properties are based in Thailand, whereas a smaller number of properties are established in a few other countries. Avani is a part of the hospitality chain Minor Hotels. The group's portfolio, as of 2021, includes 34 properties, mainly across Thailand, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, the United Arab Emirates and a few properties in other parts of the world.
  
  AVANI Hotels and Resorts was launched in 2012 with their first property in Bentota. In 2010, Minor Hotels acquired 80% stake in Serendib Leisure Kalutara, which is now known as AVANI Kalutara Resort.
  
  ## Recent awards
  
  ### 2015
  
  * Mozambique's Leading Hotel 2015 – AVANI PEMBA BEACH HOTEL & SPA
  * Indian Ocean's Leading New Resort 2015 – AVANI SEYCHELLES BARBARONS RESORT & SPA
  * Best Luxury Design Hotel at World Luxury Hotel Awards – AVANI BENTOTA RESORT & SPA
  
  ### 2016
  
  * One of Asia's Top Emerging Hotels by Now Travel Asia – AVANI RIVERSIDE BANGKOK
  
  ### 2017
  
  * Recognised as an Extraordinary Place for Unique Spa Experiences by Forbes – AVANI QUY NHON RESORT & SPA
  
  ## Corporate social responsibility
  
  * Member of the Heinecke Foundation – Awarding Scholarships to Students
  * Participates in the Earth Hour initiatives to support local charities
  * Supporting the environment by ending the use of plastic straws
  
  ## Partnerships
  
  * Emirates Airlines
  * Member of Aeroflot Bonus
  * Airlink
  * Asia Miles
  * Bangkok Airways
  * Ethiopian Airlines
  * Etihad Guest
  * Oman Air
  * Philippine Airlines
  * Qatar Privilege Club
  * Singapore Airlines
  * TAP Air Portugal
  * Royal Orchid Plus
  * Affilired Travel Performance Agency
  