Paljor Global Corp and Dusit International collaborate on South Asian expansion

Paljor Global Corp, which operates the five-star hotel Dusit Princess in Nepal, has brought in Dusit International as a strategic partner.

Mr Dorje Gyalsten Lama, Chairman, Paljor Global Corp Private Limited, informed that the Thai brand has been brought into Nepal as a strategic partner to study and expand Dusit International's potential in South Asian countries, as well as cooperation towards hospitality education.

According to him, Dusit's exceptional hospitality is aimed not only to increase the standard of living of guests, students, and the community by exploring education opportunities but also to set a new standard of sustainability in Nepal.

“This strategic partnership underscores Dusit's commitment to South Asia and its ability to leverage strong local partnerships to drive growth and innovation in the hospitality industry,” said Mr Gilles Cretallaz, Chief Operating Officer, Dusit International.

“By joining forces with a trusted partner like Paljor Global Corp, we are confident in our ability to deliver exceptional hospitality experiences that resonate with the local market and contribute to the region's economic development. Together, we will create lasting memories, inspire future generations, and bring food products to market that sustainably meet the needs of the industry.”

Alongside Dusit Princess Kathmandu, Dusit International also operates the luxury Dusit Thani Himalayan Resort Dhulikhel in Nepal. Both properties opened in July last year. In the hospitality sector, Paljor Global Corp also owns Hotel Tibet Pvt. Ltd., Hotel Tibet International Pvt. Ltd., and Yakety Yak Hostel, Kathmandu. Dusit has 8 brands operating in 18 countries around the world.

Ms Dolma Tsering Lama, Managing Director, Paljor Global Corp Private Limited, said, “Together, with Dusit Education and Dusit Foods, we aim to make a significant impact. This partnership is not just about expansion; it's about enhancing lives through education and culinary excellence.”

She stated that the agreement includes plans to expand brands in the country, including Dusit Thani (luxury), dusitD2 (lifestyle/midscale), Dusit Princess (midscale), Dusit Suites (upscale/long stay), and ASAI Hotels (affordable lifestyle), as well as newly launched brands Devarana - Dusit Retreats (wellness luxury) and Dusit Collection (bespoke luxury).

It was informed in the program that Paljor Global Corp will actively seek hotel projects for Dusit’s brands in countries such as Bangladesh, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Tibet, Bhutan, and northeast India, where Dusit has either yet to establish a presence or is in the early stages of expansion.

Additionally, Paljor Global Corp aims to collaborate with Dusit’s hospitality education institutions, including Dusit Thani College, which offers a competency-based curriculum rooted in industry-driven learning, and The Food School, Thailand’s first multinational culinary school, to develop and launch a vocational education programme that will help to elevate the next generation of hospitality professionals and empower them to build successful and fulfilling careers.

Dusit and Paljor Global Corp will also seek opportunities for Dusit Gastro, a subsidiary of Dusit Foods, which sources premium ingredients such as organic rice from small-scale farms in northeastern Thailand, and offers high-quality ready-to-cook products, including curry pastes, par-baked pastries, and innovative frozen items, to bring its various products to the hotel, restaurant, café, and catering industry in Nepal.

Leveraging the growing number of Nepalese tourists to Dusit’s home base of Thailand, Paljor Global Corp also aims to create travel packages that include stays at Dusit Hotels and Resorts and visits to local attractions.