I have to thank my friend, Tomas P. Lorenzo, President and Chief Executive Officer of Torre Lorenzo Development Corp. (TLDC), for having the foresight and the determination to put up three world-class properties in Davao, with a fourth one in the pipeline.
Thanks to TLDC’s partnership with Dusit Hotels and Resorts, now, the southern part of our country can also stand with pride in the global hospitality community, to banner these de luxe properties for discriminating travelers.
With a heartfelt belief and commitment to introducing Thai hospitality to the world, the famous hotel brand now manages more than 300 properties globally. In the Asia Pacific Region, it’s not just in Thailand but also in Singapore, Maldives, Vietnam, Guam, Japan, China and Nepal.
Of course, we have the newly opened Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort and the three-decade-old Dusit Thani Manila which, I heard, will be closed in approximately two years, to give way to the expansion program of the commercial center where it is located.
The Dusit brand is also very prominent in the Middle East, with properties in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Oman. In Europe and Africa, it stands tall in Greece, Kenya, and Egypt.
Now, added to these are the new properties in Davao – DusitD2 Davao, Dusit Thani Residence Davao, and Dusit Thani Lubi Plantation Resort Davao.
Comfort and style distinguish the smart and modern 120-room Dusit D2 Davao, conveniently located near Francisco Bangoy International Airport. It also has easy access to the city’s new central business district and convention center, as well as golf and country clubs, premium malls, and nature parks.
With modern rooms and suites, each with sleek contemporary designs, with the hotel equipped with a spa, fitness center, and courtyard-style pool, this new oasis in the country’s biggest city caters to both business and leisure travelers.
In another part of the city, the Dusit Thani Residence Davao redefines luxury accommodation, combining elegance and convenience with full-service amenities and gracious Thai hospitality for guests on extended stays.
Well located in the city center, with sweeping views of the Davao Gulf, this 110-unit luxury serviced residence features deluxe studios and one-bedroom suites with modern fittings and self-contained kitchenettes, perfect for short and extended stays. A pool, fitness center, and spa add to the ease and comfort of its guests.
Of the three new Dusit properties in Davao, I had the chance to experience the facilities and services of the Dusit Thani Lubi Plantation Resort which I enjoyed very much. It is a luxurious resort set on its own island where luxury and gracious hospitality blend well with tropical elegance.
Located in Davao de Oro, 40 minutes away from Davao City via high-speed catamaran, Dusit Thani Lubi Plantation Resort is surrounded by coconut trees (thus the name, “Lubi,” which is Cebuano for coconut), white sand beaches, and unique marine life. This 84-room luxury resort has sprawling views of tropical oases, assuring guests of pure bliss, as they treasure their best moments in this super de luxe destination.
In addition to water sports, a tranquil spa, a fully-equipped gym, fun indoor and outdoor facilities such as pitch and putt, puzzle mini golf, tennis court, e-games center, and recording studios are available for couples and families to enjoy.
What I find most significant in this resort is its ability to produce its own drinking water, and guests are assured that water flowing out of the bathroom tap is potable. The facility is also into renewable energy and its massive set of solar panels ensures that the resort’s supply of electricity will always be sufficient.
Of course, present in all of these three Dusit properties is the brand’s globally famous Benjarong Bar and Restaurant, where sumptuous Thai culinary specialties are readily available and prepared according to the guests’ liking.
More information on these Dusit properties may be obtained through +63(82) 322-7000, +63(82) 272-7500 or www.dusit.com
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