Dusit International signs to manage new luxury hot springs resort in Tengchong, Yunnan Province, China
Dusit Devarana Hot Springs Resort Tengchong, Yunnan is slated to open in 2021. |
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Dusit International signs to manage new luxury hot springs resort in Tengchong, Yunnan Province, China
Dusit Devarana Hot Springs Resort Tengchong, Yunnan is slated to open in 2021. |
Category: Asia Pacific - China - Industry economy
- Hotel projects
This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2018-12-28
Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, represented in China by Dusit Fudu Hotels and Resorts, has signed a management agreement with Tengchong Zongheng Volcano Tourism Development Co., Ltd, to manage Dusit Devarana Hot Springs Resort Tengchong, Yunnan.
Designed to appeal to discerning leisure travellers seeking a distinctive, tranquil retreat amongst nature, the luxury resort will comprise 150 elegantly furnished villas and guest rooms in a picturesque location only 10 minutes by car from Tengchong town centre, and just 30 minutes from Tengchong Tuofeng Airport.
The resort’s key feature will be the outdoor hot springs experience providing a choice of therapeutic, aromatic, splash and foot reflexology pools. Each villa will also feature its own hot springs pool where guests can enjoy views of the stunning volcanic landscape.
Other resort facilities will include an international All-Day-Dining restaurant, a Chinese restaurant, a large ballroom, well-equipped meeting rooms, a swimming pool, a fully equipped gymnasium, and Dusit’s signature Devarana Spa delivering Thai-inspired massage therapies in luxuriously appointed treatment rooms.
Situated in the western part of Yunnan Province, Tengchong is a fast-growing destination renowned for its hot springs, volcanoes, ancient buildings, charming villages, vibrant culture and important historical sites. For 2,000 years it served as a vital link on the ancient Southwestern Silk Route.
“We are delighted and honoured to bring our unique brand of Thai-inspired, gracious hospitality to this magnificent area,” said Mr Lim Boon Kwee, Chief Operating Officer, Dusit International. “Dusit Devarana represents the pinnacle of our brand offerings, providing a truly personalised experience for those who seek a balance of tranquillity, convenience and excellence. We look forward to delivering this and more at this stunning new resort.”
Mr Zhang Fan, Chairman, Tengchong Zongheng Volcano Tourism Development Co., Ltd, said, “Following our mission to promote tourism in the Yunnan region, we are very happy to partner with Dusit for this special project. The company’s vision to uniquely deliver gracious hospitality to the world ensures it always has a positive local impact. We are confident that, under Dusit’s management, Dusit Devarana Hot Springs Resort Tengchong, Yunnan will become a must-visit destination, attracting even more tourists to discover this fascinating area to the benefit of the local community.”
With 28 properties currently in operation across four brands in eight countries, Dusit International is in a significant growth phase which will see the number of Dusit properties surpass 70 within the next three years across key markets worldwide. In China, the company currently operates six hotels and has more than 20 properties in the pipeline.
About Dusit InternationalDusit International was founded in 1948 by Honorary Chairperson Thanpuying Chanut Piyaoui, whose first hotel was the Princess on Bangkok's Charoenkrung Road. Today the company is a leader in hotel management and hospitality education and comprises a unique international portfolio of distinctive hotels and resorts operating under four brands: Dusit Thani, dusitD2, Dusit Princess and Dusit Devarana.
Alongside growing its operations globally, with more than 50 properties in the pipeline across key destinations, Dusit International is also expanding its business to provide new experiences for customers across the lodging spectrum.
The company recently entered the vacation rental market with the full acquisition of Elite Havens, the leading provider of high-end vacation rentals in Asia, and it also announced plans to enter the lifestyle market with the launch of ASAI Hotels, a distinctive new brand designed to link curious, millennial-minded travellers with authentic local experiences in vibrant cities and resort destinations worldwide.
The company also operates the signature Devarana Spa and has a fast-growing Education Division. The latter, established in 1993, comprises Dusit Thani College, which offers vocational and postgraduate hospitality degrees at campuses in Bangkok and Pattaya; and Le Cordon Bleu Dusit Culinary School.
In 2019, Dusit International will redevelop its flagship Dusit Thani Bangkok hotel as part of a landmark mixed-use project comprising residences, an office building, retail areas, and a new Dusit Thani Bangkok hotel. The new hotel is expected to open in 2023.
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