Dusit Fudu Hotels and Resorts, the JV hotel management company between Thailand-based Dusit International and China-based Changzhou Qiao Yu Group, announces the opening of dusitD2 Fudu Binhu Hotel Changzhou in Jiangsu Province, China on this auspicious date.

The soft opening of dusitD2 Fudu Binhu Hotel Changzhou marks Dusit Fudu Hotels and Resorts' first project in China, as well as the first Dusit-branded hotel to open in the People's Republic.

With views over West Taihu Lake and conveniently located in the Wujin Hi-Tech Industrial Zone, the hotel will meet the increasing demand for high-end accommodation for business and leisure travellers to the vibrant and prosperous city.

The hotel also offers guests three dining outlets, including: Tian Xiang Lou Chinese Restaurant, showcasing authentic Cantonese and Huaiyang cuisines; Coffee Garden, with international fare served from its signature open-plan kitchen; and The Deli, an elegant all-day bar.

dusitD2 Fudu Binhu Hotel Changzhou caters to conference and event planners with a 518-sqm pillar-free Grand Ballroom, four multi-function rooms and a 100 sqm foyer. From exclusive board meetings to product launches or corporate-wide celebrations, the hotel is equipped to host a variety of events in the bustling city.

"We are proud to present dusitD2 Fudu Binhu Hotel Changzhou, the first of many properties to come under the Dusit Fudu Hotels and Resorts management company," says Mr Chen Li Bin, Chairman of Dusit Fudu Hotels and Resorts. "We look forward to developing the Dusit brands here, bringing the gracious hospitality it is synonymous with to the Chinese market."

The management company, whose head office is scheduled to open later this month, expects to operate at least 30 properties throughout China within the next three years, focussing on mid tier and deluxe projects. Its major shareholders include Dusit International, Changzhou Qiao Yu Group and noted hospitality veteran Mr Giovanni Angelini, former CEO of Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts.