Dusit International plans to open more than 10 new hotels overseas next year, banking on improving travel demand.
Siradej Donavanik, vice-president of global development at Dusit International, said the tourism industry has recovered from the pandemic as international flights have increased and cheaper airfares are projected for 2024. He said Thailand and Southeast Asia can expect more growth from long- haul markets.
Mr Siradej said Dusit’s hotel development will focus on entering new markets in Asia, Europe and Africa to diversify its portfolio.
The group already has two hotels in Kyoto under the Dusit Thani and Asai brands, and it is planning to open new properties in other large Japanese cities such as Osaka. New locations the group is considering within Southeast Asia include Malacca and Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, he said.
Dusit wants to open hotels in Indonesia, in addition to its existing villa properties under the Elite Havens brand, said Mr Siradej. The group is also studying new locations in Germany and France, with a Dusit Suites planned for Athens, Greece.
Dusit wants to expand into other cities in Africa to build on its presence in Nairobi, Kenya, he said.
Despite China’s sluggish economy, the group reaped benefits from strong domestic tourism there and hopes to sign five hotels on the mainland next year as planned, on top of 10 existing hotel properties and another 10 in the pipeline, said Mr Siradej. Source: Bangkok Post
