Dusit International is preparing for a significant year of hotel openings in 2026, with projects across Asia, the Middle East and selected emerging markets scheduled to come online.
Properties expected to open during the year are projected to add more than 1,400 rooms to the group’s global portfolio, subject to market conditions, regulatory approvals and construction readiness.
Among the developments advancing towards opening are WE Hotel – Dusit Collection at Lake Toya in Japan, The Strand Hotel – Dusit Collection in Yangon, Asai Yangon, and the first phase of Dusit Princess Al Majma’ah in Riyadh, which will mark the group’s first operational hotel in Saudi Arabia. In Malaysia, Asai Gamuda Cove, a 280-room hotel within a large-scale mixed-use development near Kuala Lumpur, is also progressing towards opening.
Further expansion is anticipated in the Philippines, with Dusit Hotel Greenhills Manila and several Dusit Princess properties in Cebu City, Boracay and Lipa moving through development stages. In Thailand, work continues on Dusit Central Park in Bangkok, a mixed-use project that includes the redeveloped Dusit Thani Bangkok, branded residences, offices, retail space and a rooftop park.
These planned openings follow a year of development activity in 2025, when Dusit recorded 24 hotel signings across multiple markets. Properties that were signed and opened during the year included Dusit Hotel AG Park in Chengdu, dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives and Tantawan Tented Camp in Chiang Rai, reflecting the group’s focus on conversions and brownfield developments with shorter delivery timelines.
Dusit’s active development pipeline now comprises more than 50 properties worldwide, all scheduled to open within the next five years. The group currently operates 296 properties across 18 countries, including hotels, resorts and luxury villa rentals, spanning nine hospitality brands.
“The momentum achieved in 2025 reflects the strength of Dusit’s long-term strategy and the clarity of our direction as a group,” said Chanin Donavanik, group CEO, Dusit International. “Our priority has been to build a high-quality, well-balanced portfolio that can perform across market cycles, supported by strong brands and a deep understanding of the destinations we serve.
“In 2026, we remain focused on disciplined execution and sustainable growth, while staying mindful of the broader economic and geopolitical environment.”
