Dusit joins with Nepal hotelier to develop, operate Kathmandu hotel
Dusit International, one of Thailand's leading hotel and property development companies, has signed an agreement with Hotel Lhasa International to develop and operate the Dusit Princess Kathmandu in Nepal in the third quarter of 2020.
It will be the second Dusit-branded hotel set to open in Nepal.
Operating under Dusit's upper-midscale Dusit Princess brand, the new hotel will comprise 108 well-appointed guest rooms in a prime location in the capital’s vibrant Lazimpat neighbourhood.
The area is home to various international institutions and is just a short walk from the bustling eateries and shops of Thamel.
Tribhuvan International Airport and major cultural attractions such as Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath Stupa and Swayambhunath Stupa can be reached in 20 minutes by car.
Designed to meet the needs of business and leisure travellers alike, hotel facilities will include an outdoor swimming pool and pool bar, a rooftop lounge-bar, a fully equipped fitness centre, a spa, and meeting facilities. An all-day dining restaurant will serve daily buffet breakfast plus a variety of international and local cuisines.
"We are delighted to partner with Hotel Lhasa International Pvt. Ltd. to bring our unique brand of Thai-inspired gracious hospitality to Kathmandu for the first time," said Lim Boon Kwee, the chief operating officer for Dusit International.
“Surrounded by popular cultural attractions, centuries-old religious sites, several embassies and major businesses, Dusit Princess Kathmandu is perfectly positioned to link guests with everything this fascinating city has to offer. We now look forward to delivering a hotel experience that delights on all fronts while providing sustainable value to all our stakeholders.”
Dorje Gyaltsen Lama, the managing director of Hotel Lhasa International Pvt Ltd, said, “Nepal welcomed more than 1.1 million tourists in 2018 – up 25 per cent year over year – and the country's tourism industry just keeps going from strength to strength. To capture this fast-growing market, we were determined to find a distinctive partner with international experience, a track record for excellence, and a commitment to having a positive local impact. We are delighted Dusit is that partner, and we look forward to a long and prosperous relationship together.”
Dusit International’s property portfolio now comprises 271 properties (nine owned and 262 managed) operating under six brands across 13 countries. The company has more than 50-Dusit branded hotels in the pipeline and expects to open at least 10 to 12 hotels per year in key destinations from 2020 onwards.
Dusit Princess Kathmandu, Nepal is the second property Dusit International has signed to operate in Nepal. Dusit Thani Himalayan Resort & Spa, a luxury mountaintop resort in Nepal’s central region, is slated to open in the first quarter of 2021 under a hotel management agreement.
