Dusit Pulse 1 Warm greetings from Warm greetings and welcome to the August edition of Dusit Pulse.

usit’s commitment to quality across all aspects of Golden Horse Awards – regarded as one of its operations really comes to the fore in this issue the highest honors of hoteliers in as we report on numerous awards and achievements (page 16). received by the company worldwide. As a hospitality company, we recognize This includes special recognition of Dusit’s founder, Thanpuying people are the key to our success. This is why D we have a hiring and promotion policy that Chanut Piyaoui, who recently received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from the School of Hotel and Tourism Manage- ensures only top management talent takes on ment (SHTM) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (see page 4). leadership positions at our hotels and resorts worldwide (see page 12). We also take training and development of young talent seriously, providing programmes designed to create a pool of future leaders for our properties (see page 6).

On the subject of properties, in this issue we page 4 page 18 put the spotlight on our first hotel in Singapore – which is slated to open early next year (page This esteemed accolade honours outstanding personalities who 18) – and also speak to the owning family of have contributed substantially to the development of hospitality and Dusit Princess Moonrise Beach Resort, Phu tourism around the world, and we are delighted that, in receiving this Quoc, the first Dusit-branded hotel in Vietnam, reward, Thanpuying Chanut has been recognized for helping to lay which soft opened on May 22 to many positive the foundations for the vibrant tourism industry enjoys today. reviews (page 8).

We are also delighted that Thanpuying Chanut’s founding vision for As ever, we remain committed to ensuring success – to be bold and do great things; to create things that never each of our properties will continue to enjoy existed before; to pursue perfection; and to always be true to who market growth as we expand our operations we are – continues to serve all our stakeholders well as we pursue worldwide. sustainable and profitable growth worldwide. We have the knowledge, we have the experi- Evidence of this can be seen with Dusit’s inclusion – for the fourth ence, and we have the strategic direction. And consecutive year – in Thaipat’s ESG 100 list, which only features we are delighted to have you with us on this companies with outstanding environmental, social and corporate journey. governance (page 3). Suphajee Suthumpun, Further demonstrating our commitment to have a positive impact Group CEO, Dusit International wherever we set foot, Dusit was also named ‘The Most Promising Hotel Management Company in China’ in the 18th China Hotel

2 Dusit Pulse Dusit recognised for outstanding sustainability performance by making Thaipat’s ESG 100 list for the fourth consecutive year Company remains committed to sustainable and profitable growth built on strong environmental, social and corporate governance

Dusit has been selected by Thaipat companies with the most outstand- strategy for sustainable growth Institute as one of the top 100 ing performance by industrial – balance, expansion, and diversi- ESG performers among the 683 sector. fication. publicly listed companies assessed in 2018. For the fourth consecutive year, “During the first half of 2018, we Dusit has been placed in the top achieved our investment goals for Established in 2015, Thaipat’s 100 companies in the service this quarter by establishing Dusit ESG Rating Unit assesses publicly sector, reflecting the company’s Foods Co. and entering the food listed companies in the areas of commitment to total quality man- business with an equity invest- Environmental, Social and Gov- agement and a solid strategy for ment in NR Instant Produce Co. ernance (ESG) to find those with sustainable and profitable growth. (NRIP) – and we also introduced outstanding sustainability perfor- ASAI Hotels, a new affordable mance. “We are delighted to be named lifestyle brand aimed at the on the ESG 100 list for the fast-growing market of millenni- Thaipat’s sources of data include fourth consecutive year,” said al-minded travellers. Following the listed companies’ public Ms Suphajee Suthumpun, Group economic recovery in the tourism disclosures in the form of annual CEO. “That we keep making the sector, we are confident we will be filings (Form 56-1), including list reflects not only our strong able to explore even more oppor- annual reports, sustainability corporate governance, but also our tunities to add even more new reports and sustainable develop- commitment to creating long-lasting revenue streams to our company.” ment performance data. This is value for all of our stakeholders then used to determine the 100 by following our three-pronged

Dusit Pulse 3 Dusit founder, Thanpuying Chanut, receives prestigious SHTM Lifetime Achievement Award Accolade marks 70 years of hospitality excellence

Thanpuying Chanut Piyaoui, Founder and Honorary of hospitality and tourism in Hong Kong, the region Chairperson of Dusit International, has received the and around the world. This year, the recipient was prestigious SHTM Lifetime Achievement Award selected in accordance with the theme ‘Celebration from the School of Hotel and Tourism Management of Women in Leadership.’ (SHTM) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). Thanpuying Chanut established Dusit Internation- al in 1948 and opened her first property in Bang- Ranked among the top 3 “Hospitality and Leisure kok, Princess Hotel, in 1949. It was one of the first Management” institutions globally in the QS World properties in the city to feature a swimming pool, an University Rankings by Subject 2017 and 2018, the elevator, and air conditioning. SHTM is a symbol of excellence in the field. Determined to open a five-star hotel offering luxury Established in 2016, SHTM’s annual awards are hospitality with a distinctively Thai touch, in 1970 designed to honour outstanding personalities who she achieved this aim with the opening of the flagship have contributed substantially to the development Dusit Thani – then the city’s tallest, grandest

4 Dusit Pulse Mr Chan Tze-ching, Chairman of the PolyU Council, said, “Our awardee, Thanpuying Chanut, is a legend and pioneer in her industry. Her exemplary accom- plishments have not only played an important role in raising the level of the regional and global hospitality business but also helped transform it through a distinctively Asian focus.

“Throughout the years, she has contributed generously building – which has been a true icon ever since. to charitable causes and royal projects, in both personal and professional capacities. Thanpuying Building on the success of this property, Thanpuying Chanut provides a truly inspirational role model, Chanut opened more five-star hotels in major tourism demonstrating to practitioners around the world what destinations in Thailand and overseas, and branched can be achieved with foresight, tenacity, and a giving out into hotel and culinary education with the Dusit heart, while being an especially significant figure to Thani College in 1993, and Le Cordon Bleu Dusit women in this region.” Culinary School, a joint venture with Le Cordon Bleu, in 2007.

For her efforts in hospitality and related education, on 5 May 2000 His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand conferred upon Ms Piyaoui the highest royal decoration for a civilian: Knight Grand Commander (Second Class, Higher Grade) of the Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao. And with this, the right to bear the title “Thanpuying,” the equivalent of “Dame.”

The SHTM Lifetime Achievement Award was pre- Previous winners of the SHTM Lifetime Achieve- sented to Thanpuying Chanut, now 97 years old, in ment Award include Mr Adrian Zecha, founder of Bangkok in February 2018. A ceremony was held Aman Resorts, and the Honourable Sir Michael in her honour at Hotel ICON in Hong Kong on 22 Kadoorie. June 2018, where she was represented by her son, Mr Chanin Donavanik, Vice Chairman and Chairman Discover the fascinating history of Dusit’s of the Executive Committee, Dusit International. founder and honorary chairperson at: https://bit.ly/2Mz4MBM “Throughout her life my mother has worked tirelessly, and unselfishly, to promote and develop Thailand’s tourism industry overall, and she is delighted and honoured to be recognised with this prestigious award,” said Mr Donavanik. “Since opening her first hotel 70 years ago, my mother has always believed in Asia’s potential to become the epicenter of the tourism and travel industry, and she is delighted that, in the SHTM, we have a kindred spirit in Hong Kong which not only shares these sentiments, but whose dedication to developing young talent mirrors our own values and efforts in Southeast Asia.”

Dusit Pulse 5 Dusit introduces new training programme to develop hotel leaders of the future

is designed to create a pool of talented managers for Dusit properties worldwide usit has officially directly from top executives while solve challenges encountered at selected six success- working on special projects. At the hotels level with the help of ful candidates to take the end of the 12 months, successful the team there, fostering a climate part in the company’s candidates will become assistant of creativity in the process,” said Dnew accelerated management pro- managers, with an excellent Mr Donavanik, Managing Director, gramme – LEAD. opportunity to grow further. ASAI Holdings Co., Ltd., and Interim Managing Director of Specially developed to ensure The programme, which officially Dusit Hospitality Education. “As driven and talented individuals started on 2 July 2018, was marketed the years go on, we look forward rise quickly through the ranks to internally as well as on Facebook to welcoming even more dynamic, achieve leadership positions within and through school visits. The mobilized, and talented individuals the company, the 12-month pro- winning candidates were selected to the programme, ultimately gramme includes stints in hotels based on video submissions and a creating a pool of talented future in Thailand and overseas, and also panel interview with Dusit exec- leaders for Dusit properties world- in the corporate office, providing utives. Each winning candidate wide.” multicultural and multidepartment displayed a genuine passion for exposure with a focus on manage- hospitality, and a strong desire The LEAD programme is open to ment functions. to work worldwide and build a graduates of hospitality schools, career with Dusit. universities or colleges, and Dusit Candidates – known as LEAD Ys staff who have at least six months’ – will learn about Thailand and its “The LEAD programme is de- experience in the industry (and culture in line with Dusit’s heri- signed to give successful candi- who are fluent in English). tage, and will also receive advice dates the space to innovate and

6 Dusit Pulse The six winning candidates of the first programme are:

1 Name: Kamonchanok Kwanmanee Nationality: Thai Joins from: Dusit Thani Krabi 1 2 2 Name: Susana Mendoza Nationality: Peruvian Joins from: Hyatt (Lima, Peru)

3 Name: Tunyarus Boonyaphet Nationality: Thai Joins from: (Graduate)

4 Name: Chawanvit Suwanasri Nationality: Thai Joins from: Dusit Thani College (Graduate)

3 4 5 Name: Hermae Aquines Nationality: Filipina Joins from: Dusit Thani College (Instructor)

6 Name: Ekapat Pinyo Nationality: Thai Joins from: Swiss Hotel Management School

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Dusit Princess Moonrise Beach Resort, Phu Quoc

Dusit Pulse 9 “We share many of the same values as Dusit, including a focus on sustainable practices, which makes this an excellent partnership.” – Ms Do Thuy Hang, Corporate Communications Manager, Linh Chi Limited Company.

n 22 May 2018 Dusit Princess Moonrise and his wife Ms Thu Nguyen, General Director. Beach Resort soft opened on Vietnam’s The couple’s daughter, Ms Do Thuy Hang, Corporate Olargest island, Phu Quoc. Communications Manager, and her husband, Mr Nguyen Duc Minh, Deputy General Manager, Operating under Dusit’s upper midscale Dusit are also key members of the business. Princess brand, the new resort is centrally located on the island’s west coast overlooking the stunning Dusit Princess Moonrise Beach Resort, Phu Quoc Bai Truong beach, a 20-plus kilometre stretch of is Linh Chi Limited Company’s first investment in sand also known as Long Beach. a hotel. Why did the company choose to work with Dusit? We spoke to Ms Thuy Hang and Mr Duc The resort is owned by Linh Chi Limited Company, Minh to find out. an international distributor of jeans and leather goods, which is led by Mr Do Van Chanh, Director,

10 Dusit Pulse The centerpiece of the resort is a large infinity pool with ocean view, set within a lush tropical garden. Other facilities include a fully-equipped gym, a kids club, a large ballroom accommodating up to 190 people, Luna Thai Spa, an all-day-dining restaurant, and Soi 14, a stylish beachfront bar and lounge where Thai Chef Somnuck Attaworn uses premium ingredients to put a contem- porary spin on Thai street food favourites.

Why did Linh Chi Limited Company decide to How does the shared vision for sustainable invest in a hotel? practices translate into the resort experience? Ms Thuy Hang: Tourism is an emerging industry in Mr Duc Minh: To make the hotel as green as possible, Vietnam and a growing market for investment. In and make sure it blends in with the natural environ- the past, only the government and private enter- ment, we worked with two renowned architects to prises invested in hotels, but today, more and more create a design that reflects a traditional fisherman’s families are investing in hospitality. village, while being modern and environmentally friendly at the same time. So it really is unique to Before they retire, my parents said they wanted the area. to build something beautiful which will last for generations to come. They said they are too old for Ms Thuy Hang: My parents have always stressed a factory, or an office, and thought a hotel would that, while we are in business to make money, it make for a beautiful legacy. should never be our only aim. It’s important we take care of the community and environment too. Why did you decide to partner with Dusit? At the resort, we use products which are biode- Ms Thuy Hang: Signing with Dusit is one of our gradable, and if we can replace something with unique points – we are delighted to be the first hotel bamboo, wood, or environmentally friendly products, to bring the company’s Thai touch to the island. then we will replace it. This makes it difficult to We also have a lot in common with Dusit, such as a save costs, but our vision is to always prioritize strong focus on sustainable business practices, like green practices. a zero waste policy, which made us very happy. As we have no experience in the hospitality Feedback so far? industry, it was important for us to partner with a Mr Duc Minh: The majority of feedback so far company like Dusit which can deliver renowned has been excellent. Many guests have praised the service. And when Dusit came to train the hotel’s outstanding service of the well-trained staff. And staff, we were very impressed how they stressed we have also received comments saying that, that everyone must give service from the heart. despite it being a new hotel, the property has a This is something we also very much believe in, warm and cozy atmosphere that’s hard to find and we are very happy that we share these values. elsewhere, which is great.

We have now been working together with Dusit For more information about the hotel please visit for a year and it’s been a great journey. We look www.dusit.com/dusitprincess/moonrisebeachresort forward to carrying this momentum into the future.

Dusit Pulse 11 DUSIT SECURES TOP MANAGEMENT TALENT FOR ITS UPCOMING HOTELS AND RESORTS WORLDWIDE

s Dusit’s global expansion continues apace, the company has a pro- motion and hiring policy that ensures only top management talent is appointed at its properties. This includes hiring leaders who share and embrace Dusit’s values, and who always strive to exceed guest expec- Atations at their respective properties. “By hiring and promoting the best, we can ensure a culture of excellence permeates our entire company,” says Mr Lim Boon Kwee, Chief Operating Officer. “And this ensures each property will realize its full potential.”

12 Dusit Pulse Recent senior leadership appointments made by the company include:

Mr Lars Eltvik Mr Benjamin Perera Mr Kris Panyasuksri as Managing Director of PHI as Hotel Manager of Dusit Princess as General Manager (GM) of Education, Dusit Hospitality Srinakarin Bangkok. Mr Perera dusitD2 Yarkay Thimphu, Bhutan. Management College, and dusitD2 joined Dusit in March 2014 as Formerly the resident manager of The Fort, , . This Executive Assistant Manager – Food Dusit’s award-winning Dusit Thani is an expanded role for Mr Eltvik, and Beverage of Dusit Thani Laguna resort, Mr Panyasuksri was who was previously the company’s Phuket. He was promoted to Resident recently promoted to lead the com- Managing Director of Education. Manager of the hotel in October pany’s first hotel in Bhutan (opening He will oversee the operations of 2014, and he took on the same role at Q3 2018). Prior to joining Dusit in Dusit’s pioneering college and the flagship Dusit Thani Bangkok in 2015, Mr Panyasuksri was Resident hotel, which offers a fully integrated July last year. Prior to joining Dusit, Manager of Centara Grand Island learning and training experience. Mr Perera spent more than 20 years Resort and Spa Maldives. He brings more than 30 years of working in various roles for Hyatt experience in hospitality education Hotels & Resorts in Moscow, Russia; and hotel operations to the role. Jakarta, Indonesia; Singapore; and Hua Hin, Thailand. He acted as Interim Hotel Manager of Dusit Princess Srinakarin, Bangkok, from 1 January 2018 to 31 May 2018.

Mr David Baldwin Mr Eric Piatti Mr Christopher Wichlan as GM of Dusit Thani Mactan as GM of Dusit Thani Laguna Singa- as GM of dusitD2 Davao, Dusit Cebu, a 271-key resort situated on pore, the first Dusit-branded hotel in Thani Residences Davao, and Dusit the northern peninsula of Mactan the country (opening Q1 2019). Mr Thani Lubi Island Resort. Since island, Philippines (opening Q4 Piatti brings to his role more than 30 starting his career more than 20 years 2018). In a career spanning more years of senior management expe- ago, Mr Wichlan has worked for than 30 years, Mr Baldwin has rience at luxury hotels in the USA, luxury hotel brands such as Inter- worked for luxury hotel chains Switzerland, Japan, China, , Continental Hotels & Resorts and such as Four Seasons Hotels and Egypt and Thailand. Prior to joining Hyatt. Prior to joining Dusit, he was Resorts, Ian Schrager Hotels, Dusit, he spent five years as GM of GM of Crowne Plaza Phuket Panwa Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group Swissôtel Nai Lert Park, Bangkok, Beach. Dusit’s upcoming projects in and Accor Hotels. Prior to joining Thailand. Davao City, Philippines, are slated to Dusit, he was the Pre-Opening soft open in Q1 2019. General Manager of Sofitel Guiyang Hunter – Guiyang, China

Dusit Pulse 13 Mr Saman Sarathchandra Mr Atique Rahman More appointments will be as GM of dusitD2 Resort and Spa as GM of Dusit Princess Dhaka, announced in the next edition Vung Tau, Vietnam (opening Q1 Bangladesh – another country debut of Dusit Pulse. 2019). The Sri-Lankan born, Swiss for Dusit – which is slated to soft National has worked in the hospi- open in Q2 next year. US national tality industry for over 35 years. Mr Rahman has worked in the hos- Prior to joining Dusit he was Senior pitality industry for over 37 years for General Manager of Sedona Suites companies such as Ramada, Radis- Hanoi, Vietnam. He also spent son Hotels, Pan Pacific, and Westin. several years in Myanmar as GM Prior to joining Dusit, he was Group of Sedona’s hotels in Mandalay and Executive Director for Lakeshore Yangon. Hotels, Gulshan, Dhaka, overseeing four hotels.

Mr Patrice Landrein Mr Maher Abou-Tacca at the recently opened Dusit at the upcoming dusitD2 City Centre Princess Moonrise Beach Resort, Bahrain (slated to open early 2019). Phu Quoc, Vietnam. Mr Landrein, Australian national Mr Maher a French national, has worked brings with him more than 22 years in the industry for more than 25 of senior management experience years, including in pre-opening and working for luxury and upscale hotel operational roles for hotel chains chains such as Radisson, Shangri-La such as Amari, Concorde, and Plaza and Mövenpick across Australia, Athénée. He opened and managed Lebanon, Qatar and the UAE. Prior two hotels for BCCA Asia in Ho to joining Dusit, he was General Chi Minh City, Vietnam, including Manager of Dubai-based Metro the highly rated Hotel L’Odeon, Global Hospitality Group, where he from 2013 to 2015, and prior to oversaw a team of more than 750 joining Dusit, he was General staff providing full housekeeping Manager of Amari Vogue Krabi, solutions to more than 26 Hotels in Thailand from January 2016. the UAE. Besides working in hotels, he spent two years as Professor of Hospitality Management at Al-Kafaàt University, Beirut, Lebanon.

14 Dusit Pulse Spotlight on China DUSIT ON THE ROAD IN China

Representatives from Dusit ravelling from Hong Kong to Guangzhou to Shanghai Hotels and Resorts worldwide to Beijing, Dusit’s recent China Roadshow was a resounding success, with more than 500 business seized the opportunity to promote partners from the travel trade, FIT and MICE sectors their properties to the world’s attending the events to learn more about Dusit’s fastest-growing outbound travel Tunique brand of gracious hospitality and distinctive portfolio of hotels and resorts. market – predicted to reach a staggering 400 million Led by Barbara Leung-Maradik, Corporate Director of Sales and overseas trips by 2030 Marketing, the roadshow was also attended by representatives (according to The China from Dusit hotels in China, Singapore, Thailand, Maldives and the Philippines. Outbound Tourism Research Institute). “The roadshow gave us a great opportunity to showcase each of our brands and drive business to our properties within China and overseas,” said Ms Maradik. “All our hotels in Thailand now have amenities that cater directly to our Chinese guests, such as WeChat Pay and Alipay, and we will continue to add these and similar services to all of our properties so our Chinese guests always feel at home, wherever they are in the world.”

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ince opening the first Dusit hotel in China Alongside winning “The Most Promising Hotel almost five years ago, the company’s oper- Management Company in China” award in the 18th ations in the country just keep going from China Hotel Golden Horse Awards; Dusit was named strength to strength. the “Most Popular Hotel Group” in the Tuniu S Customers’ Choice Awards; picked up “The Best Dusit now has five hotels in operation and 24 in the Cooperation Hotel Group” award from Lvmama. pipeline, and Dusit Fudu Hotels & Resorts, which com; and also received “The Best Hotel Group represents Dusit in China, has its eye on signing Award in the First Stars Awards” from Travelling even more properties throughout the country. Scope Magazine.

These efforts have not gone unnoticed. In the first The China Hotel Golden Horse Awards, nicknamed six months of 2018 alone, Dusit Fudu has picked up the “Oscars” of hotel industry, is regarded as the four prestigious awards which recognize the group’s highest honour by hoteliers in the country. commitment to excellence.

Here are three hotels set to open soon, plus the most recent signing.

Heritage Villas Zhouzhuang, Managed by Dusit Location: Zhouzhuang, Jiangsu province Partners: Kunshan Yuanwanggu IOT Industrial Park Company Limited Keys: 33 (in traditional houses) 160 (in hotel) In brief: Set within the Yungu Pastoral Valley, approximately 50 minutes by car from Shanghai and 40 minutes from Suzhou, the five-star Dusit Thani Zhouzhuang will comprise 33 rooms in traditional houses and 160 hotel guest rooms. The traditional houses will open in phase one of the devel- opment. The main hotel building will open in phase two.

16 Dusit Pulse Dusit Thani Sandalwood Resort Shangyue Bay Huizhou, Guangdong Location: Huizhou, Guangdong Prov- ince, southern China Partners: Huizhou Xiyuan Tourism Investment Company Limited Keys: 350 In brief: Set in a 30-storey tower overlooking Shuangyue Bay, a beautiful area renowned for its scenic hiking trails, beaches with pure white sand, and crystal clear water, Dusit Thani Sandalwood Resort will feature 350 well-appointed rooms and suites, a range of leisure and dining facilities, plus a 1,150 sq m ballroom and nine multi-function rooms with the latest audiovisual facilities. Huizhou airport and the high-speed train station are only 90 minutes away by car.

Dusit Thani Wetland Park Resort, Nanjing, Jiangsu Location: Nanjing Shangqinhuai Eco Wetland Park, Jiangsu Partners: Nanjing Shangqinhuai Construction Development Company Limited Keys: 110 In brief: Alongside 110 villas and rooms, the new property will feature a 300 sq m meeting room with the latest audio-visual facilities. A Thai-inspired spa will provide a full range of wellness programs, while dining options will include an all-day dining restaurant, a Chinese restaurant and a rooftop garden restaurant. For recreation, there will be a gymnasium, swimming pool and kids’ club. Recent signing Dusit Thani Hotel and Serviced Residences Jingmen, Hubei Location: Jingmen City, Hubei Province, in central China Partners: Jingmen Crocodile Town Investment Company Limited Keys: 300 (hotel) 500 (furnished apartments) In brief: Located within the upcoming Crocodile Theme Park near Feilong Lake, which is currently being developed into one of the largest lifestyle and entertainment destinations in Hubei Province, the new property will feature its own hot springs pools alongside an indoor swimming pool, a well-equipped gymnasium, Dusit’s signature Devarana Spa, several meeting rooms, an elegant ballroom, an international all-day-dining restaurant, a Chinese restaurant, and a Thai restaurant. Expected to open in October 2019.

Dusit Pulse 17 Spotlight on ingapore Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore is slated to open early next year offering direct access to the Masters and Classic championship golf courses at Laguna National Golf & Country Club.

18 Dusit Pulse omprising 198 tasteful- restaurant, The Nest golf club Raffles Place, Orchard Road, ly-decorated rooms and restaurant, the Legends Bar, and Sentosa Island. All can be Csuites, plus eight corporate a Dusit deli, a Club Lounge, reached within 20 minutes by villlas their own private pools, a fully-equipped gym, a large car. the first Dusit-branded property swimming pool with adjoining ingapore in Singapore enjoys the distinc- children’s pool, and Dusit’s “Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore tion of being the first resort in signature Devarana Spa. represents a key milestone in the country to offer direct access Dusit’s global expansion and I to a golf club. For corporate functions and am delighted to have the op- private events, the hotel offers a portunity to lead this stunning Located only 10 minutes by boardroom, two meeting rooms, resort and introduce Dusit’s car from Changi International two large event lawns, and a Thai-inspired, gracious hospitality Airport and 15 minutes from large pillarless ballroom. to the country,” said Mr Eric downtown, the property is Piatti, General Manager. “Ideally designed to cater to business Alongside the Masters and Classic positioned to meet the needs and leisure travellers and has championship golf courses, of golfing enthusiasts, leisure extensive facilities for corporate guests also have access to three travellers, and MICE clientele, and private events. tennis courts, a putting green, the resort has vast potential, and and a driving range. my team and I look forward to Facilities in the main building, making it a huge success.” whose sleek, modern design Nearby attractions for business includes an impressive façade of and leisure include Changi floor-to-ceiling glass windows, Business Park, Singapore Expo, include a multi-ethnic cuisine the Tampines business district,

Property a glance Location: Laguna National Golf & Country Club, Changi, Singapore Partners: Laguna National Golf & Country Club Keys: 198 rooms and suites (plus eight Golfer Chalets) USPs: The first Dusit-branded resort in Singapore / Direct access to Laguna National Golf & Country Club / Extensive facilities for corporate and private events / Only 10 minutes by car from Changi International Airport

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