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Minor Hotels Breaks Ground on First Avani Hotel in Singapore
August 5, 2025

Minor Hotels breaks ground on first Avani lifestyle hotel in Singapore, backed by Gulf–ASEAN partnership.

Key Details
- The 14-storey, 200-key Avani Singapore hotel is set to open in Q2 2027 in Tanjong Pagar, a prime urban district.
- Developed via a strategic joint venture between Thailand’s Minor Hotels, Singapore’s Kajima Development, and Abu Dhabi-based Al Wathba Investment.
- The project underscores strong international investor confidence in Singapore’s tourism sector and its strategic connectivity within the city.

Why It Matters for Gulf–ASEAN
This landmark investment highlights the growing synergy between Gulf capital and ASEAN’s hospitality sector, leveraging Singapore as a gateway for regional tourism and business travel, and strengthening cross-regional urban tourism assets.

_What It Means for GAE Community
- Gulf investors can explore diversified hospitality ventures in ASEAN’s key urban hubs.
- Singapore remains a strategic focal point for Gulf–ASEAN tourism and real estate investments.
- Collaborative development models like this enhance long-term resilience amid evolving global travel dynamics.

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