Destination Properties Appoints Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts to Manage 390-room Resort in Phuket, Thailand

SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE–(April 27, 2016) – Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts has been appointed to manage its second resort in Phuket, and fourth property in Thailand. Currently operating as dusitD2 Phuket Resort, it is scheduled to commence operation as Swissôtel Phuket Patong Beach Resort in June 2016. This is the second resort that the brand will manage for owner Destination Properties; the first being the Swissôtel Phuket Kamala Beach Resort, which the leading hotel group has successfully operated since 2012.

Located 45 minutes from Phuket International Airport, Swissôtel Phuket Patong Beach Resort is in the Patong area of Phuket, one of the most visited parts of Phuket and famous for its nightlife. The hotel is mere minutes from Patong beach and a 15-minute leisurely walk from Bangla road, a street famous for its outdoor bars and lively atmosphere.

"This is a wonderful new addition for the Swissôtel portfolio and we are very excited to be expanding our presence in Phuket," said Lilian Roten, vice president, Swissôtel Brand. "Through its contemporary design and stimulating surroundings, the hotel will serve as an ideal base for guests to explore the Patong area and delight in experiences that are truly authentic to Phuket."

The hotel features 390 guestrooms, four restaurants and bars, a swimming pool and a health and kids club. It also has three meeting rooms and a new rooftop ballroom with a seating capacity of 250 that is under construction. The MICE facilities are currently expanding to accommodate more events and these new features will debut in September 2016.

Phuket is in Southern Thailand facing the Andaman Sea coastline, and is the country's largest island. It is Thailand's most prosperous province with tourism as the island's leading industry. Phuket was named one of the Top 3 Island Destinations by Condé Nast Traveler in 2013 and the island is also a year-round destination for meetings, conferences and events.

"We are delighted to deepen our relationship with Swissôtel," said Gary Murray, CEO, Destination Resorts Co. Ltd. "The popularity of Phuket as an exciting destination continues to grow and our Phuket properties are ideally located for visitors to the region. Swissôtel gives us the superb, professional, efficient management style that creates a consistently excellent experience for our guests."

Swissôtel Phuket Patong Beach Resort will soon join the growing portfolio of Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts in Asia Pacific, including Swissôtel Nai Lert Park and Swissôtel Le Concorde in Bangkok Thailand, Swissôtel The Stamford and Swissôtel Merchant Court in Singapore, as well as Swissôtel Sydney, Australia, amongst others.