Dusit International, a leading Asian hospitality group, has entered into an agreement with South African-based eLan Property Group to manage several hotels and resorts in southern Africa and the Indian Ocean region. The agreement was signed in Franschhoek on July 26.

The agreement will see Dusit managing five hotels and resorts: two in South Africa, two in Mozambique and one in Mauritius. Dusit will also work closely with eLan Property Group on a regional hospitality education project.

Thai Minister of Commerce, General Chatchai Sarikalya, Dusit International CEO and MD, Chanin Donavanik; and CEO of eLan Property Group, Mark Taylor, were all present at the signing.  

Dusit International has over 65 years’ experience in the hotel and hospitality field and comprises four hotel brands: Dusit Thani, dusitD2, Dusit Princess and Dusit Devarana. It also operates its own signature Devarana Spa.