(09/11/23) Dusit, one of Thailand’s leading
hotel and property development companies, has signed HMA and RMA
agreements with Ziogreen, a Bangalore-based property development
firm.
Slated to open in mid-2026, all four
properties in Karnataka state, southern India, will have a ‘holistic wellness’ focus and will operate
under the midscale Dusit Princess brand.
Together, they will become integral components of
two major mixed-use development projects, each comprising a Dusit
Princess Hotel and Dusit Princess Residences, culminating in a
total of 450 keys.
“Dusit’s unique approach to hospitality and
its unwavering commitment to holistic wellness align seamlessly
with our vision for these properties,” said Balaji Reddy, Executive Director, Ziogreen. “We aim to create
unparalleled experiences in Karnataka’s natural paradises, where
guests and residents can enjoy the beauty of these serene
landscapes while enhancing their overall well-being. Together with
Dusit, we look forward to having a positive impact that extends
far beyond the walls of our properties.”
Coorg (Kodagu), Karnataka, India
Located in Coorg (Kodagu), a popular
destination often referred to as the Scotland of India, Dusit
Princess Coorg Hotel, Karnataka, India and Dusit Princess
Residences Coorg, Karnataka, India will immerse guests and
residents in the breathtaking landscapes of the Western Ghats, a
region known for its rolling hills, cool
climate, lush forests, coffee plantations, wildlife sanctuaries,
and World Heritage sites such as Talakaveri, the source of the
Kaveri River.
Located within the Brahmagiri Wildlife
Sanctuary and set over approximately 182,000 sqm of verdant
space, Dusit Princess Coorg Hotel and Residences will be
designed to blend with their natural surroundings and
constructed using locally sourced materials.
The hotel will comprise 100 guest rooms, while the
residences will feature 50 villas with 100 guest rooms.
Ziogreen’s
second large-scale wellness-focused project in Karnakata state is
a 283,000 sqm mixed-use development in Bagepalli, 50km north of
Bangalore International Airport on the National Highway.
Overlooking the Chitravathi River, the project includes the Dusit
Princess Resort Bagepalli, Karnataka, India, and Dusit Princess
Residences Bagepalli, Karnataka, India.
The 100-key
Dusit Princess Resort Bagepalli, Karnataka will fully embrace
Dusit’s group-wide wellness concept, Devarana Wellness, to deliver
holistic well-being experiences far beyond the traditional spa.
The stay experience will revolve around holistic healing, ayurvedic therapies, and ancient Thai healing principles.
Complementing this, Dusit Princess Residences Bagepalli,
Karnataka, will serve as an exclusive senior living enclave, with
150 residential villas set alongside putting greens and other lifestyle facilities.
“We are delighted and honoured to
partner with ZioGreen Private Limited to manage these four
exceptional properties in Karnataka,” said Gilles Cretallaz,
Chief Operating Officer, Dusit International. “This partnership
marks Dusit’s strong commitment to expanding our footprint in
India and bringing our unique brand of Thai-inspired hospitality
to areas of extraordinary natural beauty. We look forward to
delivering memorable moments for guests and residents and creating
a legacy of enduring value for the communities we are proud to
serve.”
Dusit presently manages a group of luxury villas in Goa under its subsidiary, Elite Havens.
The first
Dusit-branded hotel in India, the 80-key dusitD2 Fagu, Shimla is
scheduled to open in Q2 2024.
See also: Karnataka Tourism – Interview with H.T. Ratnakar, Adviser – Tourism and Hospitality, Government of Karnataka, India
(7 November 2023)
