Minor Hotels has announced Avani Kota Kinabalu, a 352-room premium lifestyle hotel set to open in Q1 2027. Avani Kota Kinabalu will serve as the development’s hospitality anchor, offering accommodation, dining, wellness and event facilities. Kota Kinabalu is one of East Malaysia’s principal commercial centers and a key gateway to Borneo. Minor Hotels’ Malaysia ExpansionAvani Kota Kinabalu will strengthen Minor Hotels’ presence in Malaysia, joining Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas in Johor. Avani Hotels & Resorts launched in 2011 and operates more than 40 properties across 5 continents, offering premium city hotels, tropical resorts, and retreats in nature.