Travel | Dusit International Expands in Vietnam via Dusit Tu Hoa Palace
Dusit International,
one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has signed
a long-term agreement with Vietnamese real estate developers General Technology
Joint Stock Company to develop and operate Dusit Tu Hoa Palace, Hanoi, in the city’s
affluent Tay Ho District, at the northern end of the city’s largest freshwater
lake, West Lake.
Comprising 207 well-appointed guest rooms,
the upscale property will put guests at the heart of a vibrant lakeside
community renowned for its international restaurants, trendy cafes, chic nightlife
venues, and fascinating lakeside temples. Noi Bai International Airport is only
30 minutes away by car, while Hanoi’s Old Quarter, the city’s business hub and
main tourist destination, can be reached in just 15 minutes.
In line with Dusit’s mission to uniquely
deliver Thai-inspired gracious hospitality to the world, the hotel will feature
a distinctive blend of Thai and Vietnamese design elements to offer high levels
of comfort and convenience for business and leisure travellers alike. Hotel
facilities will include an all-day dining restaurant, a rooftop bar, meeting
rooms, and a swimming pool. Many of the guest rooms will offer views of the
lake and its surrounds.
Guests will also enjoy easy access to local
attractions such as Vietnam’s oldest temple, Tran Quoc Pagoda, which was built
in the 6th century; and Quan Thanh Temple, which is renowned for its detailed
wood carvings.
“We are delighted to partner with General
Technology Joint Stock Company to bring our unique brand of Thai inspired,
gracious hospitality to Vietnam’s vibrant capital for the first time,” said Mr
Lim Boon Kwee, Chief Operating Officer, Dusit International. “As a destination,
Hanoi keeps going from strength to strength. Last year the city welcomed more
than 6 million foreign visitors in the first 11 months – up 12% year-on-year.
The country’s strong GDP growth rate is also driving a rapidly growing segment
of high-spending domestic tourists.
With this in mind, now is the perfect time to expand our operations in
Vietnam’s capital city and strengthen our brand for further growth in Vietnam.”
Mr Le Minh Thanh, Chairman of the Board of
Management, General Technology Joint Stock Company, said, “Dusit’s ability to
translate its Thai heritage and industry expertise into impressive localized experiences
is fully evident at its international properties, including its first hotel in
Vietnam, Dusit Princess Moonrise Beach Resort Phu Quoc, which opened in 2018.
We now look forward to working with Dusit to offer a distinctive hotel
experience in Hanoi that delights guests and customers, and which delivers
long-term, sustainable value for all stakeholders.”
Dusit International’s property portfolio now
comprises 307
properties operating under six brands across 15 countries. The company has also
recently diversified into food business, with strategic investments designed to
mitigate risk, expand its customer base, and generate revenue from adjacent
lines of commerce.
Dusit 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 has a dedicated
food division, Dusit Foods, and 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; Le Cordon
Bleu Dusit Culinary School; and Dusit Hospitality Management College in Manila,
the Philippines.
Dusit
International is currently redeveloping its flagship Dusit Thani Bangkok hotel
as part of Dusit Central Park, 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.
For more information, please visit www.dusit.com.
