Dusit Signs Princess Hotel in Kolkata, India

Thailand-based Dusit International has unveiled plans to open at least two Dusit-branded hotels in India per year from 2021 onwards.

The hotels will be located within Tier I and Tier II cities, such as Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore, as well as key leisure destinations throughout the country.

Alongside the signing of the Dusit Princess Serviced Suites Kolkata, under a franchise agreement with the Jain Group, Dusit is already in talks with other potential owners and is on course to conclude at least four more signings within the next 12 months.

With India’s fast-growing middle class expected to reach 583 million people – or 41% of India’s projected population – by 2025, Dusit also sees huge potential for its upscale and midscale brands in this burgeoning market.

“While COVID19 has brought immense challenges for tourism and hospitality worldwide, we remain confident that our resilient industry can and will bounce back, and we expect India to be a key player in international and domestic tourism in the brighter days ahead,” said Ms Suphajee Suthumpun, Group CEO, Dusit International. “We are delighted and honoured that the Jain Group has selected our Dusit Princess brand for their property in Kolkata, and we now lookforward to bringing more quality products to the market to generate long-term value for all our stakeholders.”

Slated to open in Q2 2022 as part of Jain Group’s high-end residential development project, Dream One, Dusit Princess Serviced Suites Kolkata will occupy a prime location near the green expanse of Eco Park, only five minutes by car from both the city centre and the airport, and just one minute from Kalakshetra Metro Station.

Comprising 42 three-bedroom units, the new property will feature a swimming pool, an all-day dining restaurant, a speciality restaurant, and a fitness and wellness centre. Banqueting and meeting facilities will also be available for small and midscale events.

Mr Shrayans Jain, Vice President, Jain Group, said, “In the new normal following COVID19, Indian travellers will be increasingly seeking brands they can trust to deliver the high levels of safety, comfort and convenience they deserve. Dusit has more than seven decades of experience delivering exceptional guest and customer experiences in key destinations worldwide, and the company already has a strong reputation in India for the quality of its offerings. Our companies’ shared values to deliver quality in all aspects will ensure Dusit Princess Serviced Suites Kolkata is perfectly placed to exceed guest and customer expectations, and we look forward to a long and successful relationship with Dusit.”

Dusit International’s property portfolio now comprises more than 300 properties operating under six brands across 13 countries.

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