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ENHANCEMENT Launch of Dusit Central Park signals bright new era

EXPANSION Dusit Foods officially introduced with new instant food brand

DEVELOPMENT Spotlight on new hotels in Thailand, Philippines and Qatar

8 top trends in Travel & Tourism – and how Dusit is responding

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Warm Greetings from Dusit International Welcome to the June 2019 edition of Dusit Pulse

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This issue of Dusit Pulse demonstrates our commitment to this sustainable approach with a series of articles highlighting how our hotels and complementary lines of business are positioned for enhanced value creation – via efficient operations – for many years to come.

Dusit Thani Maldives will reduce its annual diesel consumption by up to 86,500 litres thanks to its new solar panels. (Page 16)

On pages 8-13, Dusit’s Chief Operating Officer, Lim Boon Kwee, examines eight top trends in travel and tourism and how Dusit Hotels & Resorts are poised to leverage them. This includes hot topics such as technology, sustainability, and wellness – all of which were discussed in detail at The World Travel & Tourism Council Summit 2019, which Mr Lim attended in April.

On page 4, we present all the latest information about our historic collaboration with retail giant Central Pattana to link four key areas of Bangkok with a unique mixed-use concept, called Dusit Central Park. This significant project will include a distinctive reimagining of our flagship hotel, Dusit Thani Bangkok, which will be positioned as a must-visit destination in its own right to enhance brand reputation worldwide.

Our expansion into food business is explained in detail on page 3, including our strategic investments in established companies with strong growth potential, production of our own premium instant food products, and plans to explore ways to standardise recipes at our hotel restaurants to lower costs and reduce food waste.

We also shine the spotlight on five new hotels to open so far this year – including Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu, and dusitD2 Davao, both in the Philippines; Dusit Suites Hotel Ratchadamri Bangkok, our first all-suites property; Dusit Princess Residences Dubai Marina; and Dusit Doha Hotel, our first hotel in Qatar.

As you can see, much has happened in the first half of the year, and there are many more exciting developments to come – including the opening of Baan Dusit Thani, a unique standalone restaurant concept in Bangkok, which we will cover in the next issue.

We hope you find the content within this magazine useful and informative. If you have any news or updates you would like to share, please do get in touch.

Graciously yours, Suphajee Suthumpun, Group CEO, Dusit International

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Air travellers worldwide are expected by 2037, according to IATA. (Page 9)

o remain competitive in this rapidly-changing business world, a keen understanding of what the future may hold is essential.

Not only must our company stay abreast of the latest industry trends, but we must also anticipate market activity before it occurs, and prepare and respond accordingly.

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The year the new Dusit Thani Bangkok hotel is set to open as part of Dusit Central Park. (Pages 4-7)

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The new Dusit Suites Hotel Ratchadamri Bangkok is located in a prestigious neighbourhood, only 100 metres from the nearest BTS station. (Page 22)

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Mr Lim Boon Kwee, Chief Operating Officer, Dusit International, shares 8 top trends in travel and tourism, and explains how Dusit is responding. (Pages 8-13)

Dusit highlights its strong expansion in food business at THAIFEX 2019

Showcase includes official introduction of new premium ready-to-cook food brand, Khong Thai

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usit Foods Co Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary designed to leverage Dusit’s experience in food and beverage service to generate revenue from adjacent lines of business, was officially introduced to food industry specialists at THAIFEX World of Food Asia 2019, Southeast Asia’s largest food and beverage show, in May. At the event, Dusit Foods outlined its strategy to invest in food-related companies with strong growth potential. It also announced plans to market its own premium instant food brand, named Khong Thai, which will be produced in partnership with world-renowned Australian chef David Thompson, whose passion for Thai food has resulted in Michelin stars for two of his former restaurants in London and Bangkok. It will be targeted mainly at international markets.

Expanding on DTC’s vision to uniquely deliver gracious Thai-inspired hospitality to the world, Dusit Foods aims to ‘Bring Asia to the World’ through Thai and Asian food products that reflect four key pillars of sustainable production – Healthy, Natural, Organic, and Supporting local communities – while also leveraging DTC’s strong reputation for delivering high quality experiences, particularly in Asia, where most of Dusit’s hotels and resorts are located.

To expedite its growth, Dusit Foods recently invested in two companies with a proven track record in the food industry. This included investing for a 26% stake in NR Instant Produce Co., Ltd. (NRF), a leading manufacturer and exporter of instant food and beverages for more than 50 brands; and investing for a 51% equity stake in Epicure Catering (ECC), the leading provider of catering services to international schools in Thailand. Dusit Foods plans to increase its holdings in ECC to 70% with further investment in early 2020.

As for its own products, Dusit Foods plans to establish Khong Thai in the international market, starting with the USA this September, followed closely by Europe. The products will initially be aimed at white tablecloth restaurants, with a view to targeting key food suppliers later.

Dusit Foods’ scope of operations includes Finance and Accounting, Marketing and Business Development, Sales, Restaurants, and Research and Development. The division is ideally positioned to leverage its resources to find ways to standardize recipes at Dusit Hotels & Resorts worldwide, helping to lower costs and reduce food waste at Dusit’s restaurants.

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Dusit and CPN officially unveil ‘Dusit Central Park’ – a world-class mixed-use project at the heart of Bangkok’s CBD Unique mixed-use project, developed under the concept ‘Here for Bangkok,’ set to deliver a new way to shop, dine, work, live and stay in a prime location opposite Lumpini Park, with new infrastructure and large green spaces adding value for the broader community.

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1 April 2019, Dusit and Central Pattana Public Company Limited (CPN), Thailand’s largest and most diversified property developer, officially revealed the details of their historic collaboration to link four key areas of Bangkok and establish Silom as the city’s prime CBD with a one-of-a-kind mixed-use concept, called Dusit Central Park.

Worth a total of 36.7 billion baht and covering 440,000 sq. m. of prime real estate on the corner of Silom and Rama IV roads, the unique project is set to feature luxury residences, a state-ofthe-art office tower, a high-end shopping mall, a large rooftop park, and a distinctive reimagining of Dusit Thani Bangkok hotel, Dusit’s iconic flagship property, which served as a symbol of gracious Thai hospitality for 50 years.

Designed under the concept, Here for Bangkok, the project also aims to improve the area’s infrastructure by adding a new thoroughfare to alleviate traffic congestion, and enhance convenience for commuters by linking directly with the Bangkok MRT (Mass Rapid Transit underground) and BTS (Skytrain) systems, at Silom and Sala Daeng stations, respectively.

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The new Dusit Thani Bangkok hotel is set to open as part of the project in 2023. Designed to preserve the rich architectural and artistic heritage of the original hotel, the new 39-storey, 250-key Dusit Thani Bangkok will feature a modern-yet-familiar design that incorporates significant elements from the original hotel. A grand ballroom overlooking Lumpini Park will be a highlight, as will a multi-level rooftop bar and lounge. Alongside Dusit’s unique brand of gracious hospitality, the property will offer the latest in high tech and high touch service.

Also set to open in 2023 are the Central Park Offices, whose 90,000 sq m of office space will provide the ultimate in connectivity for start-ups and large companies alike; and Central Park Shopping Complex, an innovative lifestyle centre showcasing iconic international and local brands over 80,000 sq m of retail space, and topped with Rooftop Park, an expansive outdoor leafy retreat for people to unwind.

The final part of the project, the residences, is set over 69 storeys. The 389-key tower will be divided into two distinct sections – Dusit Residences and Dusit Parkside – each managed by Dusit International in line with its unique brand of Thai-inspired gracious hospitality.

Concept in focus Under the concept of ‘Here for Bangkok,’ Dusit Central Park is designed to elevate Bangkok’s reputation as one of the world’s best cities and raise Dusit’s profile in the process. The concept comprises four key pillars: 1) Here for Heritage & Innovation, where cultural legacy is put into practice. 2) Here for Unrivalled Connectivity, highlighting Dusit Central Park’s status as a unique mixed-use project that connects all important infrastructure.

3) Here for a Lush Quality of Life, linking people with the natural splendour of Lumpini Park, aka the Lungs of Bangkok, as well as vibrant city life all day and all night. And 4) Here for Meaningful Experiences, where new experiences of modern living re-connect local communities and green space through a unique project where old meets new.

Dusit Residences will comprise 159 luxurious, spacious units on the uppermost floors of the building, offering panoramic views of Lumpini Park.

It is designed to provide a luxury standard of living for Bangkok-based executives or travelling executives who regularly visit Thailand, as well as middle- to large-sized families seeking maximum comfort and convenience.

Dusit Parkside, meanwhile, will comprise 230 contemporary-styled units, also offering views of Lumpini Park, and is aimed at small-sized families as well as city workers seeking a stylish home in the heart of the capital.

connects all important infrastructure and transportation, embraces a green concept reflecting our prime position opposite Lumpini Park, and delivers enduring value for all our stakeholders while enhancing Dusit’s reputation worldwide,” said Ms Suphajee Suthumpun, Group CEO, Dusit International. “By blending the best of Thai design and hospitality with international standards of service, we will create a new city landmark that reflects our past, embraces our present, and anticipates the future, and we look forward to working with CPN to revolutionise the way people shop, dine, work, live and stay in this area in the process.”

More information about Dusit Central Park is available at: www.dusitcentralpark.com, www. facebook.com/dusitcentralpark and Instagram @dusitcentralpark.

“We aim to deliver a one-of-a-kind mixed-use project that blends heritage and innovation,

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top trends in Travel & Tourism – and how Dusit is responding Dusit’s Chief Operating Officer, Lim Boon Kwee, recently attended the WTTC GLOBAL SUMMIT 2019 – Change Makers, where former presidents, government ministers, global CEOs and opinion leaders covered a host of key trends in Travel & Tourism. Here he reveals eight of the most prominent trends discussed – and how Dusit is poised to leverage them.

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1 Travel keeps on growing Travel & Tourism GDP outpaced the global economy for the eighth successive year last year, contributing 10.4% to global GDP and expected to grow to 11.5% by 2029. The travel and tourism sector is forecast to create 100 million new jobs over the next decade (representing one in every four new jobs). Air travellers worldwide will grow from 4.4 billion to 8.2 billion by 2037, according to IATA.

How Dusit is responding

Besides launching targeted marketing campaigns in established and emerging markets worldwide, we continue to enhance brand presence by opening more hotels and resorts in key locations and providing broadened experiences for our customers across the lodging spectrum (such as launching ASAI Hotels to cater to millennial-minded travellers, and acquiring Elite Havens, the leading provider of luxury villa rentals in Asia).

We currently operate 33 hotels and resorts across 11 countries and have more than 60 properties in the pipeline across MEA, APAC, and China. Our development team remains committed to seizing every available opportunity to balance our portfolio and expand our global reach.

To reach more potential customers in Europe, we recently inaugurated a new Global Sales Office in Germany to complement our existing GSO in the UK. Rolf Hinze, director of sales

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– GSO Germany, has more than 30 years of experience leading GSOs for hotel companies such as Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts, Six Senses Hotels & Resorts and Minor Hotels. He will now oversee sales and marketing activities across Austria, Switzerland, Benelux and his native Germany.

We now have 12 GSOs in operation and we will continue to seek opportunities to open more offices in key locations to ensure we always capture market share for each of our properties.

As the Travel & Tourism sector continues to create more jobs – and more competition for talent – a major concern for all hotel companies is the shortage of skilled labour available. We are therefore taking measures to develop talent within our hotels by rolling out a new Talent Search Programme to help identify successors for management roles. We are also providing a Leadership Development Programme for hotel Excom and Department Heads, promoting online training and learning for all our hotel teams, and offering attractive incentives to ensure we attract and retain top talent.

2 5G is a quantum leap forward 5G is 100 times faster and 1,000 times more capable than 4G – and it will be here in less than three years. It will provoke a massive explosion of data creation which will be a huge enabler of cognitive intelligence

– Virtual and Augmented Reality, Voice Recognition, Face Detection, Artificial Pass, and deep learning. The traveller will always be connected and digital.

How Dusit is responding

To streamline the in-stay experience we have integrated StayPlease within the official Dusit mobile app. StayPlease is a digital assistant which allows guests to order room service, choose from a pillow menu, arrange wake up calls, and

promptly respond to our guest’s preferences, as well as identify potential social media influencers staying at our properties whom we can approach to help promote our hotels among their followers.

3 The robots are coming and we need to be ready Robots are getting cheaper and smarter, and some estimates suggest that 47% of jobs will disappear within the next 15 years. While technology will create more new jobs than the ones eliminated, the transition will be painful as new skills have to be learned by staff whose jobs will no longer be relevant.

How Dusit is responding

Our colleagues at Dusit Thani College and Le Cordon Bleu Dusit Culinary School are already responding to this trend by offering a range of short culinary, F&B, and management courses for people looking to upskill or reskill from jobs likely to be affected by automation.

request other useful services, right from their mobile device.

This system is now being rolled out at Dusit Hotels & Resorts worldwide.

To leverage guest data, we are already using systems which allow us to monitor and

Robots, AI and automation have yet to have an impact on employees at Dusit Hotels & Resorts – ours is a peoplefocused business after all. But there is no doubt that some basic back and front of house functions will eventually be replaced by machines, and when this time comes we will make sure to provide adequate training for any staff affected.

Our unique brand of Thaiinspired gracious hospitality is based on the genuine care, warmth and respect of our

people, and our vision for AI and related technology is to enhance this core offering rather than detract from it.

Think High-Touch to create ‘WOW’; Hi-Tech to create convenience.

4 Travellers are pushing the sustainability agenda now They are beginning to demand sustainable changes and hotels have to act faster. Travellers want to do more than just visit a destination – they want to enrich it.

How Dusit is responding

At Dusit, sustainability is not just a buzzword, it is a way of life. Leaner, greener operations not only benefit our local communities, they can also help drive revenue (recent studies show an increasing number of guests will only do business with hotels that have green credentials).

In April we phased out the use of plastic straws at of our hotels and resorts worldwide. We will replace plastic bottles with glass bottles from December 2019 onwards, and single-use plastic bathroom amenities will be replaced with sustainable counterparts by mid-2020, as will plastic laundry bags, takeaway bags, cutlery and stirrers.

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At Dusit Thani Hua Hin we have begun experimenting sourcing organic produce from local farms to create healthy, sustainable menus. The organic dishes have proved a big hit with diners, with the majority rating them from good to excellent, and also saying they would recommend them to others.

An on-site, small organic farm, where guests can enjoy picking their own ingredients, is now in the planning.

Dusit Thani LakeView Cairo, meanwhile, is helping the community by collaborating with the Egyptian Food Bank to send leftover food from the hotel’s weddings and events to the programme’s beneficiaries, including orphanages and hostels for the elderly.

The examples above are just some of the ways our properties are demonstrating Dusit’s commitment to always having a positive impact wherever we set foot, and our corporate Sustainability Committee will be introducing more campaigns as time goes on.

Ultimately, by protecting the environment and promoting the cultural heritage of each destination, we are helping to ensure our local communities remain attractive to visitors for generations to come, which is vital to the long-term success of our business.

5 The narrative about climate change needs a reboot There’s a perception that tackling climate change comes

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with huge economic cost. But the idea that you can’t have economic growth and tackle climate change too is a false dilemma. Research shows that we can do both very successfully.

How Dusit is responding

Through preventative maintenance and effective training, we aim to reduce energy costs at all of our properties by 10% at the end of 2019.

An interesting case study: In October 2018, Dusit Thani Guam’s engineering department rolled out a special programme, named ‘Watts Up Dusit Thani Guam,’ to raise awareness among staff that cooling and heating command up to 40-60% of the utilities cost in tropical climates.

From introducing posters and banners about energy-saving, to launching energy-related competitions, and making sure equipment is used correctly to enhance efficiency and expand its lifespan, the programme has helped to usher in an energy-savings culture under the motto “Energy Savings is Everyone’s Job.” All new employees are informed about the importance of energy-saving in their training.

How effective is the prgramme?

Since Watts Up was launched in October 2018, the hotel has recorded a 9.7% increase in room nights, but power usage has actually decreased by 9.43% – a significant saving.

For details about another significant saving, turn to page 16 to learn how solar energy is saving biofuel, and the environment at Dusit Thani Maldives.

6 We’ve hardly got started with China There are 417 million Chinese millennials – more than all the people in the US and Canada combined. And at the moment only 9% of Chinese people have passports. This number is expected to double in five years.

More than 34% of this growth are expected to come from second to fourth-tier cities in China (though the growth in 2018 was only 15%).

How Dusit is responding

As the figures above demonstrate, China is a huge market with massive growth potential.

We are actively enhancing

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brand awareness in China by expanding our physical presence (our current portfolio of six hotels is set to surpass 30 within the next four years) as well as by conducting regular roadshows to promote our global portfolio of hotels and resorts to travellers, travel agents, and corporate clients in major cities throughout China.

Services such as WeChat Pay and AliPay, available at our properties outside of China, are a good incentive for Chinese guests who prefer to make quick and secure payments by mobile.

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The hotel industry is focusing on chasing millennials, but they have little money and hardly any time. Their parents and grandparents have more resources and time than any other age group, accounting for 53% of airfare and 59% of lodging spent. This silver market wants to have ‘more fun’ but safety is important.

are also exploring opportunities to introduce new experiences including wellness concepts that go beyond our traditional spa and gym offerings to deliver a holistic experience – from eating to relaxing to exercising to sleep. More details will be announced soon.

8 Space tourism now has multiple price points One Japanese tourist has already booked a round-themoon trip for $100 million.

Several hundred thousand dollars can get you into space for five minutes. A suborbital flight to experience zero gravity will cost around $7,000.

How Dusit is responding

Okay. So space tourism may be light years away from our current operations, but this information just goes to show that, when it comes to the travel and tourism industry, the sky is no longer the limit. If there is ever an opportunity for us to have a hotel on the Moon, we will certainly strive to be there.

How Dusit is responding In response to the above, Dusit is partnering with companies like ‘Take Me Tour’ in Thailand to offer a range of local experiences available for booking within the Dusit App. A wealth of interesting local insight, about all Dusit destinations, is also available on dusitjourney.com.

Tactical promotions and marketing campaigns targeting this segment are already on our agenda, and we always aim to convert them into loyal, repeat visitors, by enrolling them to our frequent guest programme, Dusit Gold.

To further meet the needs of the silver market, and travellers seeking healthier holidays, we

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Dusit optimises its hotel asset portfolio by selling Dusit Thani Maldives to DREIT for more than 2 billion baht Strategic sale allows the company to maintain revenue from hotel management, while DREIT gains increased appeal to investors.

Dusit Thani Public Company Limited (DTC) recently divested Dusit Thani Maldives to its subsidiary, Dusit Thani Freehold and Leasehold Real Estate Investment Trust (DREIT), in a strategic move designed to enhance DREIT’s appeal to investors while allowing DTC to recognise gain from sales, continue to obtain revenue from the property, and receive dividends from DREIT.

News in brief

Ms Suphajee Suthumpun, Group CEO, said, “In line with our vision for sustainable and profitable growth, we are continuously seeking ways to improve the efficiency of our asset portfolio to enhance revenue creation, generate returns, and source funds to aid in our business expansion. Recently DTC’s Board of Directors approved a resolution to dispose rights and leasehold rights in Dusit Thani Maldives worth not less than 2,304 million baht”.

“The sale of Dusit Thani Maldives to DREIT will bring numerous benefits for DTC and DREIT. DTC may recognise gain from the sale, continue to obtain revenue from the property under the lease agreement and hotel management agreement, and also enjoy consistent return from investment in DREIT. Meanwhile, the acquisition of Dusit Thani Maldives will enable DREIT to generate attractive return to unitholders. Furthermore, the increase in fund size will improve the unit trading liquidity, making it more appealing to investors.”

With the acquisition of Dusit Thani Maldives, DREIT plans to issue and offer for sale approximately 365,000,000 new trust units as a part of the source of funds. DTC’s Board of Directors also approved a resolution to subscribe for the newly-issued investment units of DREIT in accordance with the rights offering. This would allow DTC to maintain its investment proportion and receive the dividend from DREIT to use for working capital and further investment.

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Benjarong Manila makes list of Top 20 Best Restaurants Philippine Tatler places it among the finest places to eat in the city.

Dusit Thani Manila’s signature Thai restaurant, Benjarong Manila, has been recognised as one of Philippine Tatler’s best restaurants for 2019.

After scouring 173 top restaurants in the local dining scene for this year’s edition of the T.Dining Best Restaurants Guide, the renowned publication has listed Benjarong in the Top 20, officially cementing its reputation as one of the finest places to eat in town.

Headed by Thai chef Watcharapon Yongbanthom, also known as ‘Chef Ja’, the restaurant is lauded for its authentic cuisine, elegant décor, and vibrant bar. Last year CNN Travel named it one of the hottest new global restaurants, and the Thai Government granted it the Thai Select Seal of Approval for the quality and authenticity of its cuisine.

Elite Havens expands in Lombok Elite Havens adds Lombok’s largest luxury development to its growing portfolio of high-end vacation rentals.

Elite Havens has further cemented its position as the leading provider of luxury villa rentals in Asia by signing a strategic alliance with Selo Group to market Selong Selo, the largest luxury development on Lombok island, Indonesia.

Conveniently located a short drive from the airport and a stone’s throw from the most breathtaking beach, the project has 22 unique villas completed thus far and is slated to have 45 villas completed by 2020. The villas range from one bedroom to seven bedrooms, all custom designed and with private pools.

This partnership complements Elite Haven’s existing portfolio in Lombok which includes some of the most outstanding luxury homes on the island, one of Indonesia’s most-prized gems.

Elite Havens in focus Acquired by Dusit in September 2018, Elite Havens performs integrated marketing, reservations, concierge and management services for a network of more than 200 fully staffed luxury villas across Indonesia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, and Japan. For more information please visit: www.elitehavens.com

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Sustainable savings

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usit Thani Maldives, Dusit’s renowned luxury resort on Mudhdhoo Island in Baa Atoll – the Maldives’ first and only UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve – has installed rooftop solar panels on its main buildings to reduce its carbon footprint and create clean, renewable energy.

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Built especially for a tropical climate, the high-quality 797 PV panels installed at the resort will help to feed the grid and reduce annual diesel consumption by up to 86,500 litres.

This means the resort’s carbon dioxide emissions will drop by around 229 tonnes – the equivalent of 173 trips from London to the Maldives.

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Sustainable system will reduce the resort’s annual diesel consumption by up to 86,500 litres

Generating 854 KW of electricity per day on average, the solar panels can be used to power at least 28 villas.

Alternatively, the energy can be used to desalinate 171 m3 water, wash and dry 1,061 kg laundry, or charge an electric buggy more than 71 times.

“Sustainability is a way of life here at Dusit Thani Maldives, and we are constantly looking for ways to reduce our carbon footprint and limit our impact on the environment,” said Mr Johann Reinhold, General Manager, Dusit Thani Maldives. “Combining the two main methods of generating electricity from the sun – photovoltaic and thermal conversion – this new system has the potential to achieve larger economic and environmental returns than wind, solar, or geothermal power, and we look forward to using it to its fullest capacity.”

The solar panels were installed by Swimsol Maldives, a global leader in offshore photovoltaics with more than 22 years of experience in the European solar industry.

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The latest properties to join our rapidly growing Dusit family worldwide

Rooms: 146 Serviced Apartments, Holiday Homes and Residential units.

Dusit Princess Residences Dubai Marina Property’s prime location makes it an attractive proposition for anyone looking for a short- or long-term base in the city Located at the Marina, a popular tourist destination and preferred residential area just off the Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone, which includes Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City and Dubai Knowledge Village, this newly refurbished 146-key property comprises Serviced Apartments, Holiday Homes and Residential units in a choice of one, two or three-bedroom configurations.

Location: Dubai Marina is one of the city’s most prestigious neighbourhoods offering world-class shopping, dining, and leisure activities galore.

Damac Metro and Tram Stations, the Marina Mall, and The Beach Mall are all within walking distance.

Attractions such as Mall of Emirates, Ski Dubai, Ibn Battuta Mall, Emirates Golf Club, Palm Jumeirah, Jumeirah Beach Park and Wild Wadi Water Park can all be reached in 10 – 15 minutes by car. The Dubai World 2020 Expo site is also only a short drive away.

Facilities: Serviced Apartments, Holiday Homes and Residential units.

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Dusit Suites Hotel Ratchadamri, Bangkok New hotel sits at the heart of one of the city’s most prestigious neighbourhoods Dusit’s first all-suite hotel – Dusit Suites Hotel Ratchadamri, Bangkok (DSRB) – officially opened its doors on May 1 amidst one of the city’s most vibrant districts for business and leisure.

Location: Only 100 metres from Ratchadamri BTS station in one of Bangkok’s most exclusive neighbourhoods. Numerous high-end shopping malls, restaurants and bars are within walking distance. The CBD is just one stop away on the Skytrain.

Rebranded from Anantara to be under Dusit’s management, this elegant property is set on a peaceful leafy avenue opposite the green expanse of the Royal Bangkok Sports Club, only 100 metres from Ratchadamri BTS station, and within walking distance of luxury malls, stylish restaurants and sophisticated nightlife.

At just one stop from Silom BTS on the Skytrain – where Dusit Thani Bangkok (DTBK) is located – the hotel is set to become a new home for fans of DTBK who are missing the property while it undergoes redevelopment.

Not only will DSRB be run by many of the talented team from Dusit’s flagship hotel, but it will also feature a Dusit Gourmet outlet where fans of the DTBK branch will be able to get a familiar caffeine, pastry and culinary fix.

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Facilities: A free-form swimming pool (with separate children’s pool), Jacuzzi, sauna, a well-equipped gym, and a signature Dusit Gourmet outlet.

Rooms: 97 expansive one- and two-bedroom suites for short- and long-stay guests. Each well-furnished suite features contemporary Thai décor, an array of modern amenities, and two private balconies offering views of the sprawling cityscape or lush fairways of the Royal Bangkok Sports Club.

Rooms: 261 well-appointed guestrooms and suites and 96 elegant apartments.

Dusit Doha Hotel Dusit’s first hotel in Qatar brings Thai-inspired gracious hospitality to the vibrant West Bay area With a view to capture major market share in Qatar’s hospitality sector, Dusit officially made its Qatar debut on 25 April 2019 with the launch of the luxury Dusit Doha Hotel.

Located in the heart of Doha’s vibrant West Bay area, adjacent to the breezy Corniche, Dusit Doha Hotel is a five-star modern oasis only 20 minutes by car from Hamad International Airport, and just a five-minute walk from Doha Exhibition and Convention Center, the City Center Mall and The Gate Mall, making it a perfect stopover for business and leisure travellers alike.

Facilities: A rooftop swimming pool, children’s pool, and a sundeck area offering panoramic views of West Bay. Dining options include three restaurants, a classic French café, and a relaxing rooftop lounge. Devarana Spa is also set to open soon.

Designed to provide luxury experiences and world-class hospitality, the full-service property comprises 264 well-appointed guestrooms and suites and 96 elegant apartments for short- and long-stay guests. Guests will experience Dusit’s unique brand of Thai-inspired gracious hospitality blended with the true essence of Qatari hospitality and service and artistry of Doha.

Meetings: The hotel’s versatile ballroom can accommodate up to 500 people.

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Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Dusit’s Philippines expansion continues with a memorable escape on Mactan’s Punta Engaño peninsula

Rooms: The 272 rooms and suites are thoughtfully appointed, blending contemporary styling with regional materials and artwork.

Located beachside on the scenic Punta Engaño peninsula of Mactan island, approximately 10 km from Cebu City in the Central Visayas region, Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu is the only resort on the island to offer stunning sunset views (all the other resorts are on the sunrise side of the island).

Resort facilities include a 100-metre infinity pool, a luxury spa, a fully equipped fitness centre, a spacious indoor Kids Zone, a choice of stylish dining venues, and the largest ballroom in Mactan (1,200 sq m). An outdoor events venue named Sky Garden is ideal for team-building activities and starlight receptions.

Mactan island is well known for its luxury tourism industry. Surrounded by coral, the island offers excellent diving and snorkeling experiences, has a vibrant sailing community, and is also home to the only aquarium attraction in the Visayas.

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Meetings: The hotel offers the largest ballroom on Mactan, as well as a large outdoor events venue.

Sightseeing: Mactan is a convenient starting point for a day of tropical island-hopping, while Cebu’s many historic and tourist attractions are easily reachable from the resort.

dusitD2 Davao A vibrant design and a great location make this city hotel a winner

Rooms: 60 well-appointed rooms and suites (60 more will open later this year).

Facilities: A courtyard swimming pool, the Madayaw Café all-day dining restaurant, the sophisticated Siam Lounge, and, coming soon, Namm Spa and a DFiT Fitness Centre.

Located in Davao City’s emerging business district of Lanang, close to the city’s shopping malls, business district, and IT Park, this vibrant hotel is initially offering 60 well-appointed rooms and suites, with 60 more to open later this year.

Designed by renowned Philippine architect Manny Samson, and inspired by ‘the vibrancy of life,’ the hotel promises to redefine standards of upscale hotel experiences in the city. From patterns to fabrics to scents to lighting, all details have been curated to reflect Dusit’s unique brand of Thai-inspired gracious hospitality while also embracing the cultural richness of the destination.

Guests at dusitD2 Davao can also enjoy day trips to The Beach Club at Lubi Plantation Island, Managed

by Dusit, a special retreat on a private island just off the coast of the Davao Gulf, only 30 minutes away by boat.

Location: dusitD2 Davao is strategically located within easy access to the Davao International Airport, the new central business district, and convention center. Leisure destinations like golf and country clubs, premium malls and nature parks are within easy reach.

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