Mumbai, 9
January 2018
Dusit
International, one of Thailand’s
foremost hotel and property development companies, organized the India Roadshow 2018 as part of its
newly acquired focus on India as a source market for its hotels and resorts. Dusit’s
global portfolio of distinctive properties to the Indian travel trade
fraternity, the roadshow featured one-day workshops held in both Mumbai and Bangalore. B2B sessions were held in the morning, while sessions for
wedding planners were held in the afternoon.
Dusit executives presented the company’s award-winning
properties in Thailand, Maldives, and Dubai, as well as key openings in 2018 across Bahrain, Bhutan, China, Philippines, Singapore,
and Vietnam. They also revealed how
they are exploring options to open Dusit-branded properties, under hotel
management or franchise models, in India within the next three-to-five years. Historically,
Dusit Hotels & Resorts in Thailand have proved a popular choice
for Indian Weddings. With outbound travel in India increasing by about 25% a
year and expected to reach 50 million travelers by 2020, this offers huge
potential for hospitality companies such as Dusit International, which is well
positioned to capitalize on this growth.
Ms. Prachoom
Tantiprasertsuk, Vice President
Sales, Dusit International said, “As evidenced by the recent opening of our new
Global Sales Office in Mumbai, India is a key market for our international
properties, and this roadshow is just one of the ways we are actively promoting
our brands and gracious hospitality to Indian travelers. Taking into account
our own expansion, which will see our current tally of 27 properties top 80
worldwide within the next four-to-five years, we will be well positioned to
leverage the rapid growth of India’s outbound market with a plethora of options
for MICE and leisure travelers. As brand recognition in India increases, we
will also look to tap into the lucrative domestic market, with Dusit-branded
properties in key cities nationwide.”