Dusit International showcases its impressive portfolio of hotels and resorts at the India Roadshow 2018

Bangkok – Dusit International, one of Thailand's foremost hotel and property development companies, recently organised the India Roadshow 2018 as part of its newly acquired focus on India as a source market for its hotels and resorts.

Designed to present Dusit's ever-growing 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.

On both occasions, 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. Last year they recorded 21 per cent more business in this segment compared to 2016, and they expect to achieve even more in 2018.

With outbound travel in India increasing by about 25 per cent a year and expected to reach 50 million travellers by 2020, this offers huge potential for hospitality companies such as Dusit International, which is well positioned to capitalise on this growth.

"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 travellers," said Ms Prachoom Tantiprasertsuk, Vice President Sales, Dusit International. "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 travellers. 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."

Dusit International is represented in India by its Global Sales Office in Mumbai, headed by Ms Keshwar Bhagat, Director of Sales.

Mr Ekapol Poolpipat, Consul General of Thailand in Mumbai, and Ms Soraya Homchuen, Director of Tourism Authority of Thailand, also attended the roadshow in Mumbai.

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.