Dusit reaches another major milestone with the announcement of its first Dusit property in China - Dusit Thani Sanya.

The resort is located at Ziangshui Bay, a new exclusive enclave on the island.  Opening in December 2010, Dusit Thani Sanya is located on Hainan Island which is often referred to as the "Hawaii of the East" and the actual location of the resort is on the most easterly point of the island with spectacular views of the ocean and the coastline.

Aside from the superb location, the resort has been designed to take advantage of every angle of the views, with 160 luxurious guestrooms, 22 beautifully designed villas, and one Presidential Suite, all overlooking the South China Sea.  In addition, the resort will boast excellent meeting facilities, a gym and the award-winning Devarana Spa.  Its location out of the built up areas of Hainan Island will make it a truly inspiring resort destination.

Mr. Chanin Donavanik, CEO of Dusit International, said "I am delighted to introduce our first Dusit in China. Thailand and China have a long shared heritage with an established history together for over a thousand years, which makes the blending of our two cultures a perfect synergy in today's world of generic hotel cultures.

Dusit's core values of being uniquely Thai and delivering to our guest exceptional products and services are unmatched by any other hotel brand in the world. With our gracious traditions and wealth of experience gained throughout the years, we are confident in bringing our very best to make Dusit Thani Sanya the most successful resort on Hainan island."

Mr. Donavanik added, "The development and opening of Dusit Thani Sanya will serve as a major milestone for our group in entering China, which we see as a key strategic focus for our expansion, we applaud the owners for their vision in selecting this remarkable site. It marks the beginning of creating a network of properties in one of the most dynamic and vital economies in the world."

Mr. Fu-Min Qu, owner of Dusit Thani Sanya acknowledged with, "We are glad to have chosen Dusit International as the management company to develop Dusit Thani Sanya, and to be their first partner in this region". He also added, "Thai culture in hospitality is truly unique and fascinating, which will be the key element to set us apart from other hotels and resorts in China."

According to Feng Shui specialist, the location of the hotel is considered to be one of the top three sites of Hainan. Situated in the meeting point of two bays, the property is designed by Thailand's well-known interior design company, P49 Design & Associates, collaborating closely with the global architectural firm, WHI. With their inspirations combined, the property ensures to elicit the spirit of Thailand with the beauty of the location.

In terms of dining, Dusit Thani Sanya possesses three restaurants; the Sala Mai Thai Restaurant - a contemporary fine dining experience, the Ocean Grill – a seafood restaurant overlooking the South China Sea, and an Asian-inspired restaurant showcasing a combination of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean cuisine.