Dusit International sets new record with 24 hotel signings in 2025

Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property developers, delivered the strongest development performance in its history in 2025. The Thai company signed a record 24 hotels and significantly expanding its global pipeline across Asia, the Middle East and other growth markets.

The milestone comes as many global hotel groups reassess expansion plans amid higher construction costs and shifting investor expectations. For Dusit, the record year underscores a disciplined growth strategy centered on brand clarity, efficient execution and the ability to bring projects to market quickly to generate sustainable returns for owners.

Despite the surge in signings, the group said its development strategy remains focused on quality rather than scale alone. A growing share of new projects are conversions and brownfield developments, which typically offer faster timelines and earlier cash flow than greenfield builds, while enabling more agile expansion across diverse markets.

That approach was evident in several projects signed and opened in 2025, including Dusit Hotel AG Park in Chengdu, China; dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives; and Tantawan Tented Camp in Chiang Rai, Thailand. Each project highlights Dusit’s ability to execute quickly while maintaining brand standards and tailoring guest experiences to local contexts.

Dusit’s evolving brand architecture has also supported its international expansion. The recent rollout of Devarana – Dusit Retreats, Dusit Collection and Dusit Hotels has broadened the group’s reach across wellness-focused luxury, character-driven upscale stays and the upper-upscale segment, allowing the company to better match brands with market demand and investor objectives.

A year of firsts

In Indonesia, Dusit entered the market with the signing of Kaliwatu Villas & Residences – Dusit Collection, a boutique luxury retreat in Labuan Bajo, the gateway to Komodo National Park.

In Japan, the company built on the success of Dusit Thani Kyoto and ASAI Kyoto Shijo by signing its first Dusit Collection property in the country. WE Hotel – Dusit Collection, a 55-room lakeside retreat with three private villas on Lake Toya in Hokkaido, is scheduled to open this year.

India emerged as a major growth market, with six properties signed under the Dusit Collection and Dusit Princess brands. The projects span leisure destinations such as Solang and Kasol in the Himalayas, as well as urban centers including Kolkata, Raipur and Bhiwadi.

The Maldives remained a priority market with the signing of Devarana – Dusit Retreat Maldives, reinforcing the group’s presence alongside dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives and Dusit Thani Maldives. The new resort is positioned as a flagship wellness destination integrating Dusit’s Devarana Wellness concept.

In the Middle East, Dusit expanded its regional footprint with the signing of Dusit Hotel Al Ahsa, located within the UNESCO-listed Al Ahsa Oasis in Saudi Arabia.

The Philippines also featured prominently, with new signings including ASAI Camaya Coast, a 150-room lifestyle resort in Bataan, and Dusit Hotel Greenhills Manila, a 200-room property occupying the top floors of the 50-story Primex Tower in Metro Manila.

In Thailand, Dusit added Dusit Suites Sriracha and opened Tantawan Tented Camp in Chiang Rai, a project aligned with the group’s “Tree of Life” sustainability framework through low-impact design, community engagement and measurable social benefits.

The company also announced its planned return to Myanmar with the signing of The Strand Hotel – Dusit Collection, Yangon, alongside ASAI Yangon, signaling long-term confidence in the market.

Together, the 2025 signings lifted Dusit’s active development pipeline to more than 50 properties worldwide, all slated to open within the next five years.

Openings ahead

Looking to 2026, Dusit expects one of its strongest years for hotel openings, with projects across Asia, the Middle East and selected emerging markets expected to add more than 1,400 rooms to its global portfolio. The timing of openings will depend on market conditions, regulatory approvals, construction readiness and geopolitical factors.

Projects advancing toward opening include WE Hotel – Dusit Collection in Japan; The Strand Hotel, Dusit Collection, Yangon; ASAI Yangon; and the first phase of Dusit Princess Al Majma’ah in Riyadh, Dusit’s first operational hotel in Saudi Arabia.

In Malaysia, the group is progressing plans for ASAI Gamuda Cove, a 280-room lifestyle hotel within an eco-focused township near Kuala Lumpur. In the Philippines, Dusit Hotel Greenhills Manila and several Dusit Princess properties in Cebu City, Boracay and Lipa are moving through development.

Meanwhile, construction continues at Dusit Central Park in Bangkok, a landmark mixed-use project that includes the reimagined Dusit Thani Bangkok, ultra-luxury residences, offices, retail space and the city’s largest rooftop park.

“The momentum achieved in 2025 reflects the strength of Dusit’s long-term strategy and the clarity of our direction,” said Chanin Donavanik, group chief executive officer of Dusit International. “Our focus remains on disciplined execution and sustainable growth, while staying mindful of the broader economic and geopolitical environment.”

Siradej Donavanik, vice president global development, said the company’s approach is built on alignment between assets, locations and brands. “Our strategy is about unlocking long-term value through the right projects, in the right markets, supported by operational expertise and a clear path to sustainable performance,” he said.

Dusit’s global portfolio now includes 296 properties across 18 countries, comprising 58 hotels and resorts and 238 luxury villa rentals, spanning nine brands from lifestyle midscale to luxury.