Media Contact: Ms. Yingrekha Langulasena Corporate Director New Media & Communications Dusit International Tel: +66 (0) 2200 9999 ext. 3320 Mobile: +66 (0)80 288 8277 Email: yingrekha.lg@dusit.com Mr. Tasara Taksinapan Public Relations Manager Tel: +66 (0) 2200 9999 ext. 3383 Mobile: +66 (0)85 215 5490 E-mail: tasara.ts@dusit.com 10 September 2012, Bangkok On the auspicious date, 8 September 2012, Dusit International celebrated the grand opening of its flagship resort, the, in a ceremony that saw His Excellency Dr Mohamed Waheed Hassan Manik, the President of the Republic of Maldives, and First Lady, Madam Illham Hussain, as the guests of honour. Also in attendance was the honourable Ahmed Adeeb Abdul Ghafoor, the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture. Dusit International CEO, Chanin Donavanik, and Chatri Sophonpanich, Chairman of Dusit Thani Public Company Limited along with the board of directors of DMS Property Investment Private Limited, were also on hand to mark this milestone. His Excellency, Dr Mohamed Waheed Hassan Manik, in his opening remarks, commented on the deep commitement that Dusit International has made to his country, The Republic of the Maldives will not only benefit from economic gains and job creation as a result of Dusit International s investment, but equally, if not more important, is the legacy afforded by the education opportunities that Dusit International will introduce to this country. H.E. Dr Mohammed Waheed Hassan Manik continued, the group has created a blue print to develop their well established and highly successful hospitality college in the Maldives. Chanin Donavanik, CEO of Dusit International said, It has always been the dream of Dusit International to establish a hotel property on this beautiful island destination. To realize this dream is a source of tremendous pride and achievement for the entire Dusit group. Mr. Donavanik reflected on the long history of the company and the vision of Thanpuying Chanut Piyaoui, founder of Dusit International, who opened the first Dusit Thani College in 1993. Furthermore he confirmed that Dusit Thani College is in the process of being established in the Maldives. Located on Mudhdhoo Island in Baa Atoll, is just 35 minutes by seaplane from the capital Malé and only 10 minutes by speed boat from the new domestic airport opening in late 2012. It is also just a short boat ride away from Hanifaru Huraa, the UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve.
General Manager, Desmond Hatton commented, It is a natural environment that has inspired and motivated the design of to ensure that it co-exists in harmony with the magnificent Maldivian biodiversity. We are also doing everything we can here to set standards for sustainability. Our entire operation is geared toward achieving a carbon-neutral programme using pioneering, green energy solutions. The fully operational comprises a luxurious collection of 100 exclusive guest villas and residences. The resort also features three restaurants, two bars and Dusit s signature Devarana Spa, uniquely elevated above a grove of coconut palm trees. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Guests above include First Lady, Madam Illham Hussain (2 nd from left), His Excellency Dr Mohamed Waheed Hassan Manik, the President of the Republic of Maldives (3 rd from left), Ahmed Adeeb Abdul Ghafoor, the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture (4 th from left), Mr. Chatri Sophonpanich, Chairman of Dusit Thani Public company limited (3 rd from right) and Mr. Chanin Donavanik, CEO of Dusit International (2 nd from right)
Grand Welcome A warm welcome to His Excellency Dr Mohamed Waheed Hassan Manik, the President of the Republic of Maldives by the resort management and staff Ceremonial planting to mark a birth of Picture shows from left to right: Mr. Chanin Donavanik, CEO of Dusit International, Mr. Desmond Hatton, General Manager of and His Excellency Dr Mohamed Waheed Hassan Manik, the President of the Republic of Maldives.
Exclusive Resort Tour Mr. Chanin Donavanik (1 st from right) together with Mr. Desmond Hatton, General Manager of conduct an exclusive resort tour to His Excellency Dr Mohamed Waheed Hassan Manik, the President of the Republic of Maldives (2 nd from right) and honorable guests *** Ends *** IMPORTANT LINKS: website. Read our full press releases, view our gallery and accomodation types. http://www.dusit.com/dusit-thani/en/maldives.html Image Bank. Register for access to our resort photography. http://dusitimagebank.dusit.com/ Facebook Fan Page. LIKE our Fan page to view our albums of life on Mudhdhoo Island and get updates from our resort. https://www.facebook.com/dusitthanimaldives
About Located on breathtaking Mudhdhoo Island northwest of the capital Malé, this premiere resort comprises of 46 Beach Villas, 30 Lagoon Villa with Pools, 20 Ocean Villas with Pools, 2 Ocean Pavilions and 2 Beach Residences. It boasts extensive facilities including a 750sq.m swimming pool, (the largest in the Maldives), pool bar, over-water and grill restaurants, tree-top Devarana spa, tennis courts, dive centre and numerous water activities in and around the resort. It is just 35 minutes travel time via sea plane from Malé International Airport. is a Preferred Boutique Resort, the first in the Indian Ocean. About Dusit International Dusit International has more than 60 years' experience in the hotel and hospitality field. Founded in 1949 by Honorary Chairperson Thanpuying Chanut Piyaoui, whose first hotel was the Princess on Bangkok's New Road, Dusit International has since acquired a unique portfolio of distinctive hotels, building upon Thai culture and tradition to create a personalized welcome for all guests made distinctive under the Dusit International brand promise; the delivery of an 'experience that enlivens the individual spirit, no matter the journey. Dusit International comprises four hotel brands: Dusit Thani, dusitd2, Dusit Princess and Dusit Devarana. It also operates Dusit Residences and its own signature Devarana Spa. WORLDWIDE PROPERTIES Dusit Thani Hotels & Resorts: Dusit Thani Bangkok Dusit Thani Hua Hin Dusit Thani Pattaya Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket Dusit Thani Manila Dusit Thani Dubai Dusit Thani Lakeview Cairo Dusit Island Resort Chiang Rai dusitd2 hotels & resorts: dusitd2 chiang mai dusitd2 baraquda pattaya UPCOMING PROPERTIES: Dusit Thani Hotels & Resorts: Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi Dusit Thani Hainan Dusit Thani Jeddah Dusit Devarana Hotels & Resorts: Dusit Devarana Hainan Dusit Devarana New Delhi dusitd2 hotels & resorts: dusitd2 new delhi dusitd2 pasadena dusitd2 khao yai Dusit Princess Hotels and Resorts: Dusit Princess Srinakarin, Bangkok Dusit Princess Korat Royal Princess Chiang Mai Royal Princess Larn Luang, Bangkok Pathumwan Princess, MBK Centre, Bangkok Bel-Aire Princess, Sukhumvit, Bangkok Grand China Princess, Chinatown, Bangkok Dusit Residence Serviced Apartments: Dusit Residence Dubai Marina Pearl Coast Premier Hotel Apartments, Dubai