Avani Hotels & Resorts is announcing a number of key appointments for its new hotels in Thailand, Indonesia and the Maldives.

Avani Ao Nang Cliff Krabi Resort and Avani+ Koh Lanta Resort, Thailand

In Thailand’s south - Avani Ao Nang Cliff Krabi Resort’s newly renovated 178-keys completed in January 2020 and Avani+ Koh Lanta Krabi Resort which will offer 87-keys and secluded access to the stunning white sand Klong Dao Beach which is scheduled to open by end of 2020 will be managed by Farah C. Jaber as Cluster General Manager.Farah started his career with Minor Hotels in 2013 as an Executive Assistant Manager at Anantara Rasananda Koh Phangan Villas in Thailand.

Avani+ Khao Lak Resort, Thailand

Scheduled to open in late 2020, the brand new Avani+ Khao Lak Resort will offer 328-keys and direct access to the pristine beaches of Khao Lak, just north of Phuket. Stephan Moonen has been appointed as General Manager and Karun Cornell as Director of Sales & Marketing for the property.

Karun also brings more than 10 years’ hospitality experience and is a graduate of Thailand’s Mahidol University International College in Travel and Hospitality Management; upon completion of his study, he started his career with Bandara Hotels & Resorts while undertaking his Master degree prior to joining Fair House Group in Koh Samui as a Group Director of Sales & Marketing.

Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort, The Republic of Maldives

Scheduled to debut in 2021, the 200-key Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort is located in the Maldives’ Baa Atoll which is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve that is home to unique species of marine, fauna, and flora. Marlon Abeyakoon has been appointed as General Manager for the property.

Avani Seminyak Bali Resort, Indonesia

Scheduled to be rebranded in mid-2020, Avani Seminyak Bali Resort will introduce 21 residence-style accommodations and 16 private pool villas to the popular holiday island with the announcement of I Made Subrata as the new General Manager.

Made began his career in hospitality on his home-island Bali as the pre-opening team of InterContinental in 1993

Our guests are at the center of what we do at IHG, and we are committed to ensuring our guests receive the best experiences when they stay with us. To kick off the new decade, we are thrilled to announce 20 of our exciting new hotel openings in 2020.

Hot 2020 destination: Japan

Hotel Indigo® Hakone Gora, Japan

Opening date: Early 2020

Hot 2020 destination: Japan

® Hakone Gora, Japan

Opening date: Early 2020

About: The first Hotel Indigo property to open in Japan, Hotel Indigo Hakone Gora will be a place where guests and locals alike can gather and enjoy the rich culture and history of Gora. Japanese bathtub with natural onsen water.

Kimpton® Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan

Opening date: Mid 2020

About: Kimpton® Shinjuku combines a style and ethos inspired by New York’s arts scene with exquisitely-detailed Japanese handcrafted artisanal traditions. City locals and travelers alike will be able to satiate their appetites at The Jones, the New York-inspired café, The District restaurant which features the outdoor terrace and Eighty-Six, a rooftop bar open only to VIPs

Hot 2020 destination: Japan

Hotel Indigo® Hakone Gora, Japan

Opening date: Early 2020

For Urban Design Aficionados

Kimpton® Vividora Hotel, Barcelona, Spain

Opening date: Early 2020

About: Kimpton Vividora Hotel will mark the brand’s debut in a new European market: Spain. This property is outfitted in typical early 19th century Spanish architecture, overlooking neighboring Gothic buildings, giving hotel guests typical residential Gothic Quarter views.

For the Beach Buffs and Zen Masters

Regent®, Phu Quoc, Vietnam

Opening date: Late 2020

About: Set by the waterfront, Regent Phu Quoc stands in Bai Truong’s Phu Quoc Marina, and will offer a unique suite and villa concept, all with sea views. Facilities on-site will include world-class dining experiences, private beach, a spa, as well as pool and gym facilities. Recognized by UNESCO as a World Biosphere Reserve in 2006, and with half of the island covered by a National Park, Phu Quoc provides the perfect canvas for an idyllic holiday.

For more information on all openings for 2020 please email media@ihg.com