Dusit
International
and
SYDEL
formally
established
Dusit
France
at
a
signing
ceremony
held
in
Paris.
Pictured
(from
left):
Mr
Donatien
Carratier,
Head
of
Dusit
France;
Mr
Jordan
Elbaz,
Partner,
SYDEL;
Mr
Gilles
Cretallaz,
Chief
Operating
Officer,
Dusit
International;
and
Mr
David
Elgrably,
Partner,
SYDEL.
Leveraging
SYDEL’s
local
knowledge
and
operational
expertise,
the
joint
venture
will
focus
on
identifying
opportunities
for
Dusit
Hotels
and
Resorts,
whose
portfolio
of
nine
brands
spans
the
lodging
spectrum
–
from
affordable
lifestyle
hotels
to
full-service
luxury
retreats.
Brands being considered for the French market include Dusit Thani (Bespoke Luxury), Devarana – Dusit Retreats (Wellness Luxury), Dusit Collection (Character Luxury), Dusit Hotels (Upper Upscale), dusitD2 (Lifestyle Upscale), Dusit Princess (Upper Midscale), ASAI Hotels (Lifestyle Midscale), and Dusit Suites (Lifestyle Long Stay).
Together, Dusit and SYDEL will identify strategic locations, support asset owners with repositioning projects, and introduce innovative hotel concepts focused on delivering memorable guest experiences, championing well-being, and creating long-term sustainable value.
The partnership was formalised at an exclusive signing ceremony held on 10 July 2025 in Paris. At the event, Mr Gilles Cretallaz, Chief Operating Officer of Dusit International, shared the vision for Dusit France and outlined the group’s growth ambitions in the region.
“We are thrilled to partner with SYDEL to seek opportunities to expand Dusit’s footprint and bring our distinctive brand of Thai-inspired gracious hospitality to France – one of the world’s most iconic travel destinations,” said Mr Cretallaz. “This partnership marks an important milestone in our global expansion strategy, and we are confident that our unique blend of cultural authenticity, innovation, and gracious service will resonate strongly with travellers and developers alike.”
Dusit’s portfolio currently spans 294 properties across 18 countries, including 55 operating under Dusit Hotels and Resorts and 239 luxury villas under Elite Havens. In Europe, the company operates the upper-upscale Dusit Suites Athens in Greece, located in the vibrant coastal district of Glyfada on the Athenian Riviera.
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