AVANI opens second resort

Serendib Leisure Management in partnership with Minor Hotel Group, opened the second AVANI resort - AVANI Kalutara Resort, on Sri Lanka's south west coast.

Formerly known as Kani Lanka Resort and Spa, the resort has reopened after a significant renovation and refurbishment representing a Rs. 550 m investment. AVANI Kalutara is built on the mouth of the Kalu Ganga facing the lagoon in one direction and the Indian ocean on the other.

CEO Minor Hotel Group, Dillip Rajakarier, said, "We are excited to open our second AVANI resort and once again be working with Serendib Leisure, our partners in Sri Lanka, to bring our newest brand to life.

Since its opening last November, AVANI Bentota Resort and Spa has become one of the leading resorts in the south of the island and we are confident that the newest opening in Kalutara will follow suit."

Chairman, Serendib Leisure Management Ltd, Abbas Esufally said, "This is a significant milestone in the company's quest to grow in the hotel market in the island, providing superior hospitality options to the discerning traveller and working alongside the renowned expertise of Minor Hotel Group."