Our Heritage
Dusit International has a long and established history of providing unique hospitality services. Today, the group is one of the most respected international Thai hospitality companies.
Dusit International has a unique portfolio of luxury and deluxe hotels across four main brands: Dusit Thani Hotels & Resorts, Dusit Devarana Hotels & Resorts, dusitD2 Hotels & Resorts and Dusit Princess Hotels and Resorts. It also operates its own signature Devarana Spa and hospitality schools, such as Le Cordon Bleu Dusit and Dusit Thani College amongst others.
1970
In 1970 Thanpuying Chanut opened Dusit Thani Bangkok, a luxurious property in the centre of the city, which has become the company's flagship hotel and continues to symbolise Dusit International’s commitment to quality.
1989
In 1989, Dusit rekindled the spirit of the company’s original Princess hotel with the opening of the boutique-style Royal Princess Larn Luang, Bangkok, which is one of five Dusit Princess Hotels and Resorts throughout Thailand.
1995
The luxury hotel chain began its international expansion in 1995 when it acquired the Hotel Nikko Manila, which underwent extensive renovations and eventually became Dusit Thani Manila in 2008.
2006
In 2006 with the opening of dusitD2 Chiang Mai, Dusit launched dusitD2 Hotels & Resorts, a new brand that injects a youthful, modern sense of style into the Dusit portfolio while retaining Dusit’s signature Thai hospitality.
2008
Hotel Nikko Manila becomes Dusit Thani Manila.
2009
In 2009 Dusit Thani College initiated a joint programme with the Lyceum of the Philippines University to prepare young people for an exciting career in hospitality services.
2012
Dusit International opened Dusit Thani Maldives on Mudhdhoo Island in Baa Atoll.
1948