(03/07/24) The legendary Dusit Thani Bangkok hotel is scheduled
to once again welcome guests after being completely rebuilt,
from 27 September 2024.
As part of this process, the hotel has appointed
Somruedee Getwansopon as Executive Assistant Manager of Rooms,
Nuengruethai Sa-nguansakpakdee as Director of Sales and
Distribution, Peeradej Charoendireksup as Director of Marketing
and Jonathan Forestier as Director of Food & Beverage.
Joining as Executive Assistant Manager of Rooms,
Khun Somruedee Getwansopon will lead the hotel’s
guest room experience. Drawing on a wealth of experience in hotel
operations and management for luxury brands such as Kempinski
and Okura, Khun Somruedee will oversee several departments.
In sales and marketing, Khun Nuengruethai Sa-nguansakpakdee
has assumed the role of Director of Sales and
Distribution. Previously Group Director of Sales & Marketing at
137 Pillars Hotels & Resorts, Khun Nuengruethai has worked for
a number of hotels and resorts in
Thailand. At the Dusit Thani Bangkok, Khun Nuengruethai will oversee all aspects of sales, revenue
management and distribution for the hotel.
From left: Jonathan Forestier, Somruedee Getwansopon, Nuengruethai Sa-nguansakpakdee and Peeradej Charoendireksup
Khun
Peeradej Charoendireksup has been appointed as Director of Marketing. A seasoned
marketing and communications professional, Khun
Peeradej has previously worked at the Grand
Hyatt Erawan Bangkok and also with Centara and IHG. He is tasked
with driving
Dusit Thani Bangkok’s strategic marketing and communication
initiatives.
The Dusit Thani Bangkok’s six restaurants and bars
will be under the leadership of Jonathan
Forestier as Director of Food & Beverage. Jonathan
has over
10 years of experience working in Thailand for luxury brands such
as Sofitel and Anantara, most recently leading the F&B team at the Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel.
The new team members will work
alongside the hotel’s Managing Director, Adrian Rudin, an industry
veteran with over thirty years of experience leading luxury hotels
under renowned banners such as Shangri-La and Kempinski.
“Assembling this team of top industry talents
strengthens the solid groundwork we have already done and ensures
we are positioned to honour and build on the rich legacy of the
original Dusit Thani Bangkok when we officially open our doors
this September,” said Mr Rudin. “From luxurious accommodations and
innovative culinary experiences to our transformative urban
wellness concept, we’re committed to crafting exceptional moments
at every turn, delighting discerning travellers and Bangkok
residents alike.”
Situated in the same prime location as the
original Dusit Thani Bangkok, which graced the Bangkok skyline
from 1970 – 2019, the highly anticipated, reimagined version of
Dusit’s luxury flagship hotel sits at the heart of Dusit Central
Park, a landmark mixed-use development also comprising
ultra-luxury residences (Dusit Residences and Dusit Parkside), a
state-of-the-art office tower, a high-end retail centre, and a
11,200 sqm Roof Park (all slated to open in 2025).
Designed to deliver a fresh take on its
predecessor’s esteemed heritage and once again stand as a beacon
of Thai-inspired gracious hospitality, the new-build 257-key hotel
features a singular
corridor floorplan that ensures every room offers a view
of Lumpini Park, and each makes the most of this unparalleled
vista with floor-to-ceiling windows and window seating.