Practicum Report
II. INTRODUCTION Location
Ayala Center, 1223 Makati City, Philippines
Situated amongst skyscrapers of Makati, the country's premiere financial district, Dusit Thani Manila sits on the lap of luxurious sights and sprawling urban hubs that offer reliable access to city splendors, historic sites, meeting and convention centers. The hotel is within walking distance to shopping and entertainment complex, and the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) station. Within Ayala Center and close proximity to the Philippine Stock Exchange, Ayala Museum, Greenbelt (Lifestyle Center), and Santuario de San Antonio Church.
Vision
“To deliver to the world the exceptional hospitality experience that reflects the unique artistry and culture of Thailand and delivers the standards of perfections, innovation and excellence”
Mission
• To be bold and do great things
• To create things that never existed before
• To pursue perfection
• To always be true to who we are
Ownership
Founder: Thanpuying Chanut Piyaoui
Managing Director and CEO: Khun Chanin Donavanik
General Manager: Alex Willats
Brief History
The origins of the Dusit Thani Group date back to 1949, when Chair Person Thanpuying Chanut Piyaoui opened her first hotel, the “Princess” on Bangkok’s New Road. In 1970, Dr. Khunying opened the company’s flagship hotel, the Dusit Thani in Bangkok. “Dusit Thani” in Thai means “Heavenly City” and is named after King Rama VI’s 1918 vision of the ideal metropolis. The Dusit Thani was designed to blend Thai culture with the highest standards of international accommodation.
In 1995, Dusit International acquired the Hotel Nikko Manila by purchasing shares in the holding company, Philippine Hoteliers Inc. (PHI), from Japan Airlines Development Company Limited and JAL Trading Inc. The Hotel Nikko Manila came under the management of Dusit Thani Hotels & Resorts, and was renamed the Dusit Hotel Nikko, Manila. The hotel underwent a major renovation program and became Dusit Thani Manila in
Ayala Center, 1223 Makati City, Philippines
Situated amongst skyscrapers of Makati, the country's premiere financial district, Dusit Thani Manila sits on the lap of luxurious sights and sprawling urban hubs that offer reliable access to city splendors, historic sites, meeting and convention centers. The hotel is within walking distance to shopping and entertainment complex, and the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) station. Within Ayala Center and close proximity to the Philippine Stock Exchange, Ayala Museum, Greenbelt (Lifestyle Center), and Santuario de San Antonio Church.
Vision
“To deliver to the world the exceptional hospitality experience that reflects the unique artistry and culture of Thailand and delivers the standards of perfections, innovation and excellence”
Mission
• To be bold and do great things
• To create things that never existed before
• To pursue perfection
• To always be true to who we are
Ownership
Founder: Thanpuying Chanut Piyaoui
Managing Director and CEO: Khun Chanin Donavanik
General Manager: Alex Willats
Brief History
The origins of the Dusit Thani Group date back to 1949, when Chair Person Thanpuying Chanut Piyaoui opened her first hotel, the “Princess” on Bangkok’s New Road. In 1970, Dr. Khunying opened the company’s flagship hotel, the Dusit Thani in Bangkok. “Dusit Thani” in Thai means “Heavenly City” and is named after King Rama VI’s 1918 vision of the ideal metropolis. The Dusit Thani was designed to blend Thai culture with the highest standards of international accommodation.
In 1995, Dusit International acquired the Hotel Nikko Manila by purchasing shares in the holding company, Philippine Hoteliers Inc. (PHI), from Japan Airlines Development Company Limited and JAL Trading Inc. The Hotel Nikko Manila came under the management of Dusit Thani Hotels & Resorts, and was renamed the Dusit Hotel Nikko, Manila. The hotel underwent a major renovation program and became Dusit Thani Manila in