01 Volume 17 : SUMMER 2013 DUSITNEWS

DUSIT THANI OPENED IN MAY

At 37-storeys, Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi has already become an The also offers an impressive Conference Centre. A variety iconic landmark in the U.A.E capital, dominating the heart of the of function rooms and a spacious pre-function area facilitates all new business and government district thanks to its location 20 types of events, conferences, exhibitions or social events for up minutes from the Abu Dhabi international airport and 10 minutes to 2,000 guests. from Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre. The innovative design of the pre-function area, with its stunning With its strategic location, the new Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi is glass-paneled Skydome, and the convenience of each state-of- set to become the destination of choice for visiting travellers and the-art function room makes Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi the perfect local residents, for both business and leisure. venue to host a memorable event.

The towering hotel blends modern architecture with traditional On the opening of the hotel, General Manager Kamal Chaoui Arabian and Asian flavours and boasts the third largest hotel states, “We are very proud to present our Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi atrium in the world, offering a unique feeling of height and hotel to the public, and look forward to bringing gracious Thai space. Guests at the hotel have the option of choosing one of hospitality to our leisure and business guests in the U.A.E. capital.” 402 luxuriously furnished guest rooms or 132 deluxe serviced apartments in this premier, 5-star property.

Special introductory rates for a Deluxe Room, including breakfast, start from AED 488 per night. The offer runs until August 2013 on http://www.dusit.com.

The hotel’s comprehensive range of food and beverage options include: Benjarong, the brand’s signature Thai restaurant; Capital Grill for contemporary Bistro Dining; Urban Kitchen, the ultimate venue to indulge in plentiful buffets; Dusit Gourmet, with its selection of fresh sandwiches and pastries; and finally the Orchid, a relaxed, contemporary lounge.

The recreational facilities at Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi include a fully equipped fitness centre, DFiT, and Namm Spa, an urban sanctuary where guests can rejuvenate in the privacy of its eight luxurious suites.

100 SMILES IN FOR DUSIT SMILES

Dusit International held a press conference at Maharaj Nakhorn Chiang Mai Hospital in Chiang Mai, to announce its sponsorship of cleft lip or cleft palate surgeries for 100 children with these facial deformities. The sponsorship comes by way of Dusit Smiles, a program created in partnership with Operation Smile Thailand.

The surgeries are possible due to donations collected from guests and staff of Dusit International’s and resorts. Donations are collected throughout the year via voluntary staff salary deductions, donation boxes in the hotels, and various fundraisers organized by the Group.

Founded in 2010, by 2011 Dusit Smiles raised enough funds to sponsor surgeries for nearly 80 children. In 2012, to commemorate the auspicious occasion of the 85th birthday of HM the King of Thailand, the company sponsored 85 surgeries.

To date, Dusit Smiles’ efforts have raised over 3 million THB, used to cover the cost of medical equipment as well as transportation for the children and their families. The surgeons, nurses and hospital staff are all volunteers.

“Because we are a Thai company, we feel it is both our duty and responsibility to give back to the community,” said David Shackleton, COO of Dusit International. “The objectives and results achieved by Operation Smile Thailand make this an exceptional organisation to support, and we are pleased to partner with them in bringing a brighter future to these deserving children.”

Since 1997, Operation Smile Thailand has treated over 7,000 children with facial deformities. Children who do not receive reconstructive surgery often have difficulty breathing, drinking, eating and speaking. As a result, many suffer from malnutrition, medical and psychological problems. Approximately one in every 500 babies in Thailand is born with a cleft lip or cleft palate, but in as little as 60 minutes, one surgery can change a child's life.

For more information on Operation Smile Thailand, visit http://thailand.operationsmile.org.

Dusit International partners with the Preferred Hotel GroupTM, a global leader in hospitality representing over 800 of the finest independent hotels and resorts in the world. For more information please visit www.PreferredHotelGroup.com 02 Volume 17 : SUMMER 2013

DUSIT’S HOT SUMMER SPECIALS

Dusit International has unveiled its “Hot Summer Specials” Running concurrently with the “Hot Summer Specials” is a 35% targeted primarily at leisure travellers for short or extended discount on massage treatments at any of the group’s in-house getaways! spas, with accommodation credits redeemable towards these packages. Guests booking the Dusit Best Available Rate, at any Dusit hotel globally, through 30 September 2013 will receive an incredible Dusit’s “Hot Summer Specials” are valid on bookings for stays 15 35% credit from the total accommodation spend to use towards June 2013 through 30 September 2013. dining or spa treatments. And no minimum stays are required. To sweeten the offer, guests are eligible to upgrade to a Suite for For more information, visit www.dusit.com. as little as US$50 as part of the “Hot Summer Specials” offer.

DUSIT INTERNATIONAL APPOINTMENTS OPENS SALES OFFICE IN JAPAN Regional Vice President for Middle East and Africa

In line with the company’s growth strategy during their Thierry Douin has been named Regional “Year of Expansion,” Asian hospitality group Dusit Vice President for the Middle East and International announces the opening of a new Regional Africa where he will oversee the company’s Sales Office in Tokyo, Japan to further develop long- expansion efforts, drive operational standing relationships within one of the group’s most performance and supervise the opening of important source markets. new hotels from the Regional Office. He has been in the industry for more than Historically, Japan has been one of Dusit International’s 35 years and has managed luxury hotels for largest source markets and this is expected to continue various groups including InterContinental ahead of the opening of the Dusit Thani resort. Hotels and Resorts and most recently, Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts.

Operations will be led by Keita Sekine, Regional Thierry Douin Director of Sales and Marketing - Japan, Dusit Douin, a French national, is a graduate of Regional Vice President for International. With over fifteen years of operational the Hotel and Catering School in Granville, the Middle East and Africa and sales experience, most recently Sekine was Director France. He has attended various executive of Sales with Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo K. K. and with programs such as the Luxury Brand Management Program at ESSEC Business Keita Sekine, Regional Director of Sales and Marketing at the Guam Marriott Resort and – Japan, Dusit International School, the Asian International Executive Program at INSEAD Business School Spa in Tumon, Guam. He holds a Bachelor of Science and the General Manager’s Program at the School of Hotel Administration, Cornell University. degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management from the University of Nevada - Las Vegas, USA. Regional Director of Sales and Marketing UK and Europe Completing the Sales Team is Shuichi Ueda, Director of Sales – Japan, Dusit International. Ueda joins the Anita Skibiel has been appointed Regional Tokyo office as a transfer from his previous post at Director of Sales and Marketing UK and Dusit Thani , where he was most Europe. With over a decade’s experience recently Assistant Director of Sales, overseeing as Director of Global Sales with Starwood Japanese corporate and leisure accounts. Hotels and Resorts UK, Skibiel and her team of three will oversee and develop the “Opening a Regional Sales Office in Tokyo demonstrates company’s UK, European and Scandinavian our commitment to the Japanese market,” says Sekine, accounts across the MICE, corporate and Regional Director of Sales and Marketing – Japan, leisure market segments. Dusit International. “We look forward to building on the deep relationships the company has developed over Skibiel holds a Bachelor of Business the years, as well as to the successful opening of the Administration degree from Pacific Lutheran Shuichi Ueda, Director of Sales Anita Skibiel – Japan, Dusit International Dusit Thani Guam resort in 2014.” University (USA) and has completed three Regional Director of Sales and executive courses with INSEAD. Marketing UK and Europe 03 Volume 17 : SUMMER 2013

DUSIT THANI MANILA UNVEILS SPECIAL PACKAGES NEW DUSIT CLUB LOUNGE

Tradition and state-of-the-art facilities converge at the new Dusit Club Lounge, Dusit Thani Manila’s latest addition to its ever- growing list of innovations catering to the discerning traveler.

The 900-square meter facility sits atop the hotel and offers a holistic approach to luxury for Club Lounge residents with three unique areas: a Silence Room, a Private Dining Room and a Pavilion. These are surrounded by rooftop tropical gardens, an outdoor oasis that gives guests unique aspects of the skyline.

“The Dusit Club Lounge offers more than just the standard services Dusit Executive Stay at Dusit Thani Manila and facilities international travellers would expect,” shared Alex Allow us to provide you with the essentials of a successful Willats, General Manager of Dusit Thani Manila. “We wanted to business trip with the new Dusit Club Lounge as we create create a space that offers our guests the opportunity to ease the a perfect set of value-laden benefits and three new unique stress of travel and to take some time for themselves.” facilities to suit your business travel needs in one of the city’s best deluxe hotels. Until 31 December 2013

DUSIT THANI HUA HIN WELCOME Suite Surprises at Dusit Thani Dubai Relax and unwind in our well appointed Executive Suites, FORMER ITALIAN PRIME MINISTER offering the best views and exclusive privileges at only AED 999 per night. Until 31 December 2013 Romano Prodi, the former Italian Prime Minister & President of the European Commission, and his wife Falvia Franzoni were graciously welcomed by Victor Sukseree, General Family Escapade at Dusit Thani Manager of Dusit Thani Hua Hin. Prodi, in Thailand It’s all about the kids and this time Dusit Thani Pattaya has it principally as guest speaker at an ASEAN event series all for them and for you! With specially designed children’s under the banner “Bridges – Dialogue Towards a Culture menus and daily supervised activities, all you have to do is of Peace”, hosted by the International Peace Foundation, simply watch them have a great time. stayed at Dusit Thani Hua Hin afterwards for a three-day Until 20 December 2013 leisure visit. bed n' bubbles at dusitD2 baraquda pattaya bask in the magnificence of your ocean-themed cabin as you relax and revitalize with our bed n' bubbles package. enjoy a complimentary breakfast and a bottle of bubbly. DUSIT THANI LAGUNA PHUKET HOSTS LA CHAÎNE until 30 september 2013 DES RÔTISSEURS 2013 CHAPITRE AND DINNER DUSIT BEST AVAILABLE RATE Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket was honoured to host the 2013 Chapitre and guaranteed @ dusit.com Dinner of La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs on 19 April 2013 at the award winning At Dusit International, we deliver an experience that enlivens Italian restaurant, La Trattoria. La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs is the oldest and most the individual spirit no matter what the journey. This includes prestigious international gastronomic society, devoted to the promotion of fine our commitment that the Dusit Best Available Rate booked on dining and the pleasures of the table. There are members in more than one www.dusit.com is the best available rate you can hundred countries in all parts of the world. In Thailand there are nearly two find at the time of your booking. hundred members in three Bailliages in , Pattaya and Phuket. If you are able to book a lower rate through any booking The dinner started with an alfresco champagne reception followed by the channel within 24 hours of booking your hotel room, Intronisation ceremony, where members renew their commitment as well as we will honour the lower rate plus an additional introduce new members, and finally moved to dinner. Executive Chef Silvano 15% discount on the rate. Almolini together with F&B Director Alfred Spieler created a lavish seven course menu inspired by the best ingredients from each continent. Highlights included Dusit Central Reservations Hokkaido scallops, Boston lobster, Parisi egg and suckling pig, expertly paired Tel: +66 (0) 2636 3333 Email: [email protected] with wines from around the world. www.dusit.com AWARDS

Dusit Thani Dubai Receives Dusit Thani Pattaya achieves EarthCheck and IIP Silver Accreditation Green Leaf Foundation Certifications

Dusit Thani Dubai has achieved the Investors in People Silver accreditation, the only organization in the Middle East currently holding this accolade.

Dusit Thani Dubai has become the only organisation in the Middle East and only hotel in the Middle East and Asia to hold the accolade of Silver Accreditation from Investors in People (IIP), the global framework for improving business productivity, performance Two years since receiving the first Silver Certification from EarthCheck, Dusit Thani Pattaya has and competiveness in organisations through successfully retained this certification for 2012 following completion of an Onsite Certification good practice in people management. Audit. The Green Leaf Foundation of Thailand has also awarded the resort hotel a Certificate of Five Leaves as a reflection of its environmental achievements and outstanding management of resources. The award was the result of the Green Leaf Audit, conducted and reassessed every two years. 04 Volume 17 : SUMMER 2013

THE HEAVENLY NANTHA LE CORDON BLEU “BEST OF ITALIAN” GARDEN EXPERIENCE WINE STUDIES COURSE CULINARY COURSES

In the ancient Thai literature Tribhumphrarung, Nantha was We are pleased to announce another exciting, new course has just Dusit Thani College, in co-operation with Italy’s most prestigious described as a serene and blissful garden situated at Heaven’s gate opened: Le Cordon Bleu Dusit Wines Studies Course. culinary institute, the Gambero Rosso, is pleased to present the filled with magical flowers and herbs. Devarana Spa brings this “Best of Italian” culinary courses to the general public and its divine garden to life by gathering fresh tropical blossoms in and This course will help you appreciate the beauty and importance students. These courses will be offered from July – August 2013. exquisite oil blend of ylang ylang and jasmine to create a truly of wine. You will also learn how best to pair wine with food and heavenly experience. explore wines from around the world, including the best Thai wines. The “Best of Italian” culinary courses have been designed by a highly The course combines academic and practical knowledge with skilled Italian chef from Gambero Rosso, Chef Adelaide Michelini. During the exclusive ‘Heavenly Nantha Garden Experience,’ all wine tasting sessions and excursions to wineries and vineyards in Chef Adelaide brings with her a great wealth of experience, having stress and fatigue melt away while you are reconnect with the Thailand. The teacher is a highly skilled and experienced Food and worked with Michelin-starred chefs in top ranked restaurants and calming and uplifting nature of the blooms. A generous amount Beverage Professional and former sommelier, Christophe Mercier also having been an honorary chef for numerous embassies in Italy. of enchanting pink lotus and champaca petals are applied with the from France. soothing essential oil distilled from jasmine and ylang ylang flowers Take a journey through seven different two-day courses, including to gently pamper the skin and clear the mind. The Wine Studies Course will run over a 10 week term. It is a 45- Very Italian Pizzas & Special Breads, The Best Italian Fresh Pasta, hour program approved by the Thai Ministry of Education offered in The Real Cuisine from the North of Italy, The Real Cuisine from The rejuvenating 2.5 hour treatment begins with the Devarana January, April, July and October every year. We welcome applicants the South of Italy, Most Popular Italian Desserts, Roman Cuisine: Signature Bath and Scrub before ending with the ultimate for July 2013 term but please note: there are only 12 places available The True Roman Tradition and Best Recipes for Dried Italian Pasta. relaxing Devarana Signature Massage that combines ancient for each course. Prices run from THB 18,000 to THB 22,000 per course. Eastern massages like Thai, Ayurveda and Shiatsu with Western techniques like Swedish and aromatherapy, and a Thai herbal steam For more information or to register for the course, please visit www. For more information or to make a reservation, please contact the for respiratory clearing. lecordonbleudusit.com or call our Marketing staff at Academic Services Department on +66 (0) 2361 7811 ext. 141-143 Tel. 02 2378877 ext. 101/107. or e-mail [email protected], [email protected] or visit Discover the heavenly spa experience at all Devarana Spas in www.dtc.ac.th Thailand, Philippines and .

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