Thailand's Dusit group to build five luxury hotels in India

Thai hospitality chain Dusit, acclaimed for blending modern global service standards with the country's traditional hospitality in its hotels, hopes to open its first luxury property outside the country in New Delhi next year.

This will be followed by four more hotels and resorts, one each in the national capital, Jaipur, Rishikesh and Goa, by 2013, as part of the group's major expansion plans in the international space.

'The expansion plan in India includes opening of the company's first-ever Dusit Devarana -- the most luxurious brand under the Dusit International umbrella,' said Anton Kilayko, corporate director with the hospitality chain.

Officials said they have entered into a joint venture pact with India's $100-million Bird group, with interests in travel trade, hospitality and airport services, to bring the collection of Dusit brands to the country.


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