Minor moves ahead on Perth project

BANGKOK  Minor Hotel Group has announced, Tuesday, the launch of two new properties in Perth; AVANI Hotel and AVANI Residences.
The group currently has a portfolio of 127 hotels and resorts in 22 countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, South America, Africa and the Indian Ocean,
The latest expansion marks the AVANI brand’s entry into the Australian market with an investment of more than AUD110 million.
With an existing portfolio of 51 Oaks Hotels and Resorts, in Australia, Minor Hotel Group is strongly committed to further development.
inside no 5Foreseeing Perth as a key strategic market, the company has selected by the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority (“MRA”), subject to finalisation of definitive agreements, as the developer of Lots 2 and 3A within the Perth City Link project as the result of a competitive bid process.
The Perth City Link project boasts a prime location directly adjacent to the Perth Arena within walking distance of the proposed new bus terminal and is well serviced by public transport.
Minor Hotel Group’s planned investment in the Perth City Link project introduces AVANI brand hallmarks such as design for life living spaces, good honest food and all the details that matter for a fuss-free seamless stay to Perth, together with dynamic new food and beverage brands.
Lot 2 will be developed into an upscale AVANI Hotel offering more than 250 keys, with a completion date scheduled for the last quarter of 2017. Lot 3A is to be developed into AVANI Residences, offering more than 200 keys for sale, comprising of serviced one and two bedroom apartments.
inside no 5.1Dillip Rajakarier, COO Minor International and CEO Minor Hotel Group, commented: “We are very excited to announce plans for this new hotel and residential development in the centre of Perth, which represents in parallel – a significant investment for the group, the introduction of the AVANI brand to Australia, as well as a new destination for Minor Hotel Group within Australia. Minor Hotel Group is already well established in the country with the Oaks brand and we have been actively exploring opportunities to bring some of our other brands into the Australasia region. The Perth City Link Development will see the debut of AVANI, our dynamic upscale brand, and we are looking forward to working closely with the Western Australian government and the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority of Perth to bring this exciting project to fruition.”

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