Dusit International Hotels Expands into India

Dusit International Hotels announced on August 20th its fast track expansion to India opening five hotels and resorts in New Delhi, Jaipur, Rishikesh, and Goa by 2013. The expansion plan into this country pilots the company’s first-ever Dusit Devarana, the most luxurious brand under Dusit International umbrella, as well as the first dusitD2 hotel outside Thailand.

The first hotel, Dusit Devarana New Delhi is expected to open in May 2010. It will be the first luxury hotel in Dusit’s India portfolio with only 78 luxury rooms, located near the city centre of New Delhi. The company’s fifth sub-brand following a strategic re-branding and expansion plan, Dusit Devarana which means “garden in heaven” in Thai-Sanskrit epitomises the definitive sanctuary for travellers who value only the finest in the word. “The brand culture will be manifested through its people, a devoted group of professionals inspired to understand the needs of each guest, delivering highly personalised experiences and create the elusive Dusit Devarana “world of one”,”said Mr. Anton Kilayko, Corporate Director of Dusit Devarana Hotels & Resorts, and dusitD2 hotels & resorts.

Dusit Devarana New Delhi will be followed by the first dusitD2 hotel outside Thailand – dusitD2 new delhi, Dusit Devarana Jaipur, Dusit Devarana Rishikesh, and the Goa project.

“We have entered into a joint venture agreement with Bird Hospitality Services (BHS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Bird Group – one of India’s largest conglomerates, to bring the collection of Dusit International property brands to India. Under this agreement, we have established the Dusit Bird Hotel Private Limited administered by our first Regional Vice President India, Mr. Harsh Varma, who will be the bridge to helping Dusit expand and develop its brand to this country. India has always been a key market for us, and we are confident that our new hotels and resorts opening in India will quickly establish itself as one of the leading hotels in the city,” said Mr. Octavio Gamarra, Senior Vice President, Dusit International.

“2010 will be a milestone for Dusit International with the opening of the two Indian properties, Cairo, Abu Dhabi, Samui, and even more soon to be announced. The future has never been brighter,” said Mr. Gamarra.

Dusit International Goes Green by 2010 – Taking a major step with Green Globe Initiatives

Dusit International advances its commitment to protecting the environment by undertaking benchmarking under the Green Globe Company Standard as delivered by EC3 Global in order to receive independent and comprehensive proof of its environmental commitment and become Green Globe certified by 2010.

“Eco-friendly initiatives are compelling to the hotel guests. Hotels around the world are making a significant effort to lower their energy and water usage, and reduce wastes as well as contributing to the local communities as customers become more concerned about the environment, and they are willing to change their behaviour by choosing to stay or partner with hotels that share the same environmental values. A green-friendly hotel is becoming a preferred choice of the guests,” said Mr. Octavo Gamarra, Senior Vice President, Dusit International.

The hotels and resorts that participate in the Green Globe Certification Programme as delivered by EC3 Global include;

In Thailand: Dusit Thani Bangkok, Dusit Hua Hin, Dusit Thani Pattaya, dusitD2 chiang mai, Dusit Princess Srinakarin Bangkok, Dusit Princess Korat, Royal Princess Larn Luang, and Royal Princess Chiang Mai.

Outside Thailand: Dusit Thani Manila, Dusit Thani Dubai, and Dusit Residence Dubai Marina.

About Green Globe

The Green Globe program as managed by EC3 Global is the worldwide Benchmarking, Certification and performance improvement system assisting the travel and tourism industry to attain sustainability. Green Globe with Earthcheck science inside provides a certification system that responds directly to the major environmental problems facing the planet, including climate change, waste reduction and non-renewable resource management. The Green Globe brand is used under licence from Green Globe Limited and Green Globe International, Inc. Visit www.ec3global.com/products-programs/green-globe

Note to Editor: Dusit International has gained more than 60 years experience in the hotel and hospitality field. Founded in 1948 by Honorary Chairperson, Thanpuying Chanut Piyaoui, whose first hotel was the Princess on Bangkok’s New Road; Dusit has since acquired a unique portfolio of deluxe hotels, building upon Thai culture and tradition to create a personalised welcome for all guests, made distinctive under the Dusit brand promise: the delivery of an ‘experience that enlivens the individual spirit no matter what the journey.’

Dusit International comprises five hotel brands: Dusit Thani Hotels & Resorts, Dusit’s second generation dusitD2 hotels & resorts, Dusit Princess Hotels & Resorts, Dusit Devarana Hotels & Resorts, and Dusit Residence Serviced Apartments. It also operates its own signature Devarana Spa.

Dusit Thani Hotels & Resorts : Dusit Thani Bangkok

Dusit Thani Hua Hin

Dusit Thani Pattaya

Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket

Dusit Island Resort Chiang Rai

Chatrium Suites Bangkok

dusitD2 hotels & resorts: dusitD2 chiang mai

dusitD2 baraquda pattaya

Dusit Princess Hotels & Resorts: Dusit Princess Srinakarin, Bangkok

Dusit Princess Koh Chang

Dusit Princess Korat

Royal Princess Larn Luang, Bangkok

Royal Princess Chiang Mai

Charoen Thani Princess, Khon Kaen

Pathumwan Princess, MBK Centre, Bangkok

Bel-Aire Princess, Sukhumvit, Bangkok

Grand China Princess, Chinatown, Bangkok

Dusit Devarana Hotels & Resorts: Eighth Heaven Resort Phang Nga (Opening 2011)

Outside Thailand:

Dusit Thani Hotels & Resorts

Dusit Thani Manila, Philippines

Dusit Thani Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dusit Thani LakeView, Cairo (Opening 1 January 2010)

Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Opening October 2010)

Dusit Princess Hotels & Resorts

Dusit Princess City Centre, Dubai (Opening October 2009)

Dusit Residence Serviced Apartments

Pearl Coast Premier Hotel Apartments, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dusit Residence Dubai Marina, United Arab Emirates

Dusit Residence LakeView, Cairo, Egypt (Opening 2010)

Dusit Devarana Hotels & Resorts

Dusit Devarana New Delhi (Opening May 2010)

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