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Minor Group launches second Avani resort in Sri Lanka
POSTED 05 Nov 2012 . BY Aoife Dowling
Minor Hotel Group, in partnership with Serendib Leisure, has opened its second Avani resort - Avani Kalutara Resort and Spa - on Sri Lanka's south west coast.

Formerly known as Kani Lanka, the resort has reopened after a US$5m (3.9 euro £3.1m) redevelopment. The property is owned by Minor and will be managed by Serendib.

Located south of Colombo, Avani Kalutara is built on the river Kalu and houses 105 rooms and suites.

The
Avani ayurvedic spa offers a range of treatments from 120-minute body scrubs and facials to 15-minute manicures and pedicures. Each treatment is based on the natural elements air, earth, water and fire.

Dining options at the resort include Palms restaurants, serving Italian, Mexican, Chinese and Sri Lankan cuisines while the Café Saffron serves seafood and spicy Sri Lankan dishes.

Other facilities on offer include a fitness centre, water sports facility, resort bars and lounges and conference spaces.

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Minor Group launches second Avani resort in Sri Lanka
POSTED 05 Nov 2012 . BY Aoife Dowling
Minor Hotel Group, in partnership with Serendib Leisure, has opened its second Avani resort - Avani Kalutara Resort and Spa - on Sri Lanka's south west coast.

Formerly known as Kani Lanka, the resort has reopened after a US$5m (3.9 euro £3.1m) redevelopment. The property is owned by Minor and will be managed by Serendib.

Located south of Colombo, Avani Kalutara is built on the river Kalu and houses 105 rooms and suites.

The
Avani ayurvedic spa offers a range of treatments from 120-minute body scrubs and facials to 15-minute manicures and pedicures. Each treatment is based on the natural elements air, earth, water and fire.

Dining options at the resort include Palms restaurants, serving Italian, Mexican, Chinese and Sri Lankan cuisines while the Café Saffron serves seafood and spicy Sri Lankan dishes.

Other facilities on offer include a fitness centre, water sports facility, resort bars and lounges and conference spaces.

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Franchise expert Carrie Walsh joins Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa as CEO
Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa, the spa business with more than 650 locations across the US and Canada, has appointed franchise expert Carrie Walsh as CEO as the company plans to expand.
HCM Invest opens applications for pitching slots
The inaugural HCM Invest event has opened applications for pitching slots ahead of its launch in London on 21 October 2026.
Synergy – The Retreat Show invites consumer and industry perspectives on retreats for research
Synergy – The Retreat Show, the global trade show for retreats, has launched a global research initiative that will provide insights into the retreat sector from both consumer and industry perspectives.
Turkey is crowned the best massage nation at world championship
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