Dusit Fudu Hotels and Resorts have signed a management agreement with Panzhihua Sunshine

Joyhome Tourism Investment Co., Ltd. to operate a deluxe all-villa resort in Panzhihua city, Sichuan province, to open in 2016.

Dusit Thani Resort Panzhihua, Sichuan, featuring 200 villas, will be the first internationally-branded

hotel in the city. The property is conveniently located within the city's eco-tourism development zone, currently being developed into a new leisure & golf destination in West China. The hotel is directly opposite the high speed train station and is approximately ten minutes by car from the city's central business district and Bao'anying Airport.

Panzhihua is located at the south of Sichuan province, adjacent to Yunnan province. The city is an ideal

leisure destination, especially during winter as almost every day is sunny. Daily average temperature during winter is 15ºC. Panzhihua is also known for its rich mineral resources.

The hotel will feature the award-winning Devarana Spa with a full range of lifestyle and wellness

programmes. Dining outlets will include an all-day dining restaurant and a Chinese restaurant. There is a complete range of recreational facilities including an indoor swimming pool, a well-equipped gymnasium and a golf driving range. An expansive function room and several meeting rooms featuring the latest audio-visual facilities will also be available at the resort.

Mr. Lim Boon Kwee, President of Dusit Fudu Hotels and Resorts, says: " The success of this new

management bid by Dusit Fudu has been spurred by our confidence both in the property and the potential of Panzhihua as a growing leisure destination. Not only will the Dusit Thani Resort Panzhihua, Sichuan with its unprecedented facilities, attract local and international travellers, we believe that within a short time, it will become the preferred premier hotel."

Ms. Deng Li, Executive Deputy General Manager of Panzhihua Sunshine Joyhome Tourism Investment

Co., Ltd., says, "We are delighted to collaborate with Dusit Fudu and certain that by bringing Dusit's signature Thai gracious service to Panzhihua, the new Dusit Thani Resort Panzhihua, Sichuan will be a spectacular business success."

About Dusit Hotels and Resorts

Dusit Hotels and Resorts is the hotel arm of Dusit International, one of Thailand's leading hotel and property development companies. With a heartfelt belief and commitment to introducing Thai-inspired gracious hospitality to the world, Dusit Hotels and Resorts offers guests a uniquely special stay in high-style surroundings and a personalised approach to service. The group's portfolio of hotels, resorts and luxury villas includes more than 300 properties operating under a total of eight brands (Devarana – Dusit Retreats, Dusit Thani, Dusit Suites, Dusit Collection, dusitD2, Dusit Princess, ASAI Hotels, and Elite Havens) across 18 countries worldwide.

For more information, please visit dusit.com

About Dusit International

Established in 1948, Dusit International or Dusit Thani Public Company Limited (DUSIT) is a leading hospitality group listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand. Its operations comprise five distinct yet complementary business units: Dusit Hotels and Resorts, Dusit Hospitality Education, Dusit Foods, Dusit Estate, and Hospitality-Related Services.

Dusit International's diversified investments in real estate development, hospitality-related services, and the food sector are part of its long-term strategy for sustainable growth, which focuses on three key areas: balance, expansion and diversification.

For more information, please visit dusit-international.com