First Row (from left to right) Ms Raynuha Sinnathamby, Managing Director, Springfield Land Corporation, Mr Richard Turner, Chief Executive Officer, Brookwater Resort Investments, Mr Chanin Donavanik, Chief Executive Officer, Dusit International. Second Row (from left to right) Honourable Mr Rob Molhoek, Assistant Minister for Planning, Mr Jimmy Chan, Chief Executive Officer, Maxsen Capital Hong Kong, Honourable Mr Paul Pisasle, Mayor of Ipswich City, Mr Bob Sharpless, Deputy Chairman, Springfield Land Corporation, Mr David Shackleton, Chief Operating Officer, Dusit International — Photo by Dusit International
Rendering photo of Dusit Thani Brookwater Golf & Spa Resort, Australia — Photo by DUSIT International

Senior Executives of Dusit International joined representatives of the Springfield Land Corporation, World Group UK and Maxsen Capital Hong Kong at the Brookwater Golf Club in Queensland yesterday to announce the launch of the Dusit Thani Brookwater Golf & Spa Resort at First Residence.

The resort, the first on Australian soil for the legendary Thai hospitality brand, will in its first phase offer 168 luxury resort apartments with private plunge pools overlooking the Greg Norman-designed Brookwater Golf Course, rated number 1 in Queensland.

Also included in the first phase of the resort will be a Recreation Club with beach-style lagoon pools, lap pools, water slides, a gymnasium, a bridal centre and a wedding chapel; a Resort Clubhouse boasting 4 signature restaurants, a lobby lounge, 24-hour concierge services, an executive club, the brand's own Devarana Spa, al fresco restaurants and food markets, and extensive meetings and events facilities. Investment in this first phase of the project is approximately AUD 110m.

Upon full completion, the innovative resort will feature a total of 520 luxury resort apartments, a tennis stadium equipped to host international tour events, a water park, a retail emporium, an aquatic centre designed to Commonwealth Games standards, and a Convention Centre set to host conferences, exhibitions and events of all sizes, amounting to a total investment in excess of AUD 550m.

The development is in Springfield, conveniently located within 20 minutes of Brisbane's central business district and just 30 minutes from the Gold Coast, Australia's premier tourist destination. Additionally, two international airports are within easy reach of the area.

"The Dusit Thani Brookwater Golf & Spa Resort at First Residence is perfectly placed to serve rising visitor demand to Australia and Queensland, from both local and overseas markets," shares David Shackleton, Chief Operating Officer of Dusit International.

"Dusit International is ideally placed to optimise the increasing growth in demand from Asia and the Middle East regions. The resort's location between the two high demand markets of Brisbane and the Gold Coast and its proximity to the up and coming business district of Springfield is a huge advantage and we have every confidence in the resort's future success."

Chanin Donavanik, Chief Executive Officer of Dusit International adds, "We are very proud of our company heritage; of exporting the very best of Thai culture to different areas of the world including Nairobi, California and the Maldives. Our brand of Gracious Hospitality has been well-received the world over, and we hope the Australian community will also embrace our unique offering."

"This resort is the perfect opportunity for Dusit to make its entry into this new market and it represents a significant point in the company's development. We are confident that alongside our partners World Group UK and Maxsen Capital, the Dusit Thani Brookwater Golf & Spa Resort at First Residence will add even more value to this growing community of families, professionals and individuals seeking the very best in residential and leisure services in Australia."

About Dusit Hotels and Resorts

Dusit Hotels and Resorts is the hotel arm of Dusit International, one of Thailand's leading hotel and property development companies. With a heartfelt belief and commitment to introducing Thai-inspired gracious hospitality to the world, Dusit Hotels and Resorts offers guests a uniquely special stay in high-style surroundings and a personalised approach to service. The group's portfolio of hotels, resorts and luxury villas includes more than 300 properties operating under a total of eight brands (Devarana – Dusit Retreats, Dusit Thani, Dusit Suites, Dusit Collection, dusitD2, Dusit Princess, ASAI Hotels, and Elite Havens) across 18 countries worldwide.

For more information, please visit dusit.com.

About Dusit International

Established in 1948, Dusit International or Dusit Thani Public Company Limited (DUSIT) is a leading hospitality group listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand. Its operations comprise five distinct yet complementary business units: Dusit Hotels and Resorts, Dusit Hospitality Education, Dusit Foods, Dusit Estate, and Hospitality-Related Services.

Dusit International's diversified investments in real estate development, hospitality-related services, and the food sector are part of its long-term strategy for sustainable growth, which focuses on three key areas: balance, expansion and diversification.

For more information, please visit dusit-international.com.