Dusit International delivered the strongest development performance in its history, achieving a record 24 hotel signings in 2025 and significantly expanding its global pipeline across Asia, the Middle East and other key growth markets.
The milestone comes amid a period of caution across the hospitality sector, as rising development costs and changing investor expectations prompt many hotel groups to reassess expansion plans. For Dusit, the record year reflects a focused growth strategy anchored in brand clarity, disciplined execution and the ability to deliver projects efficiently while creating early and sustainable value for owners.
While the number of signings represents a new high, Dusit continues to prioritise quality over scale. A growing emphasis on conversions and brownfield developments has enabled faster timelines, earlier returns and greater agility across diverse markets, while maintaining strong brand standards.
This approach was evident in several projects signed and opened in 2025, including Dusit Hotel AG Park, Chengdu (China); dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives; and Tantawan Tented Camp, Chiang Rai (Thailand), each demonstrating the group’s ability to execute swiftly while delivering distinctive, locally relevant guest experiences.
Dusit’s evolving brand architecture has also supported its international growth. The introduction of Devarana – Dusit Retreats, Dusit Collection and Dusit Hotels has strengthened the group’s positioning across wellness-led luxury, character-driven high-end stays and the upper-upscale segment, allowing more targeted alignment with traveller demand and owner expectations.
A year of firsts
In Indonesia, Dusit marked its market entry with the signing of Kaliwatu Villas & Residences – Dusit Collection in Labuan Bajo, the gateway to Komodo National Park. In Japan, the group expanded its presence with WE Hotel – Dusit Collection, Lake Toya, its first Dusit Collection property in the country.
India emerged as a major growth market with six new signings across Dusit Collection and Dusit Princess brands, spanning leisure destinations such as Solang and Kasol and urban centres including Kolkata, Raipur and Bhiwadi.
The Maldives remained a key focus with the signing of Devarana – Dusit Retreat Maldives, reinforcing Dusit’s long-term commitment to the destination and building on the success of Dusit Thani Maldives and dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives.
In the Middle East, Dusit continued its expansion with Dusit Hotel Al Ahsa in Saudi Arabia’s UNESCO-listed Al Ahsa Oasis. Growth also continued in the Philippines with the signing of ASAI Camaya Coast and Dusit Hotel Greenhills Manila, while in Thailand, new additions included Dusit Suites Sriracha and the opening of Tantawan Tented Camp, Chiang Rai, aligned with Dusit’s sustainability framework, Tree of Life.
Dusit also confirmed its planned return to Myanmar with the signing of The Strand Hotel – Dusit Collection, Yangon, alongside ASAI Yangon.
Collectively, these signings have expanded Dusit’s active development pipeline to more than 50 properties worldwide, all scheduled to open within the next five years.
Openings on the horizon
Building on the momentum of 2025, Dusit is positioning for one of its strongest years of openings in 2026, with projects across Asia, the Middle East and select emerging markets expected to add over 1,400 rooms to its global portfolio, subject to market and regulatory conditions.
Upcoming openings include WE Hotel – Dusit Collection, Lake Toya (Japan); The Strand Hotel, Dusit Collection, Yangon; ASAI Yangon; and the phase-one opening of Dusit Princess Al Majma’ah, Riyadh, Dusit’s first operational hotel in Saudi Arabia. Further developments are progressing in Malaysia with ASAI Gamuda Cove, and across the Philippines with new properties in Manila, Cebu, Boracay and Lipa.
Ongoing development at Dusit Central Park in Bangkok further highlights the group’s capability in executing large-scale, mixed-use projects integrating hotels, residences, office space, retail and public green spaces.
Commenting on the achievement, Chanin Donavanik, Group CEO, Dusit International, said the 2025 performance reflects the strength of Dusit’s long-term strategy and commitment to disciplined, sustainable growth. Siradej Donavanik, Vice President – Development (Global), added that Dusit’s focus remains on aligning the right assets, locations and brands to unlock long-term value for partners and deliver experiences that reflect the group’s core values.
Dusit’s global portfolio now comprises 296 properties in 18 countries, including 58 hotels and resorts and 238 luxury villa rentals, supported by a diverse brand portfolio spanning affordable lifestyle to bespoke luxury.
