Dusit International Marks Strong start to the Year with Accolades for its Restaurant and Hospitality Education Operations

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Benjarong restaurant Manila named one of the ‘14 Hot New Global Restaurants’ by CNN Travel, while Dusit Thani College is
recognized for its high quality education by WORLDCHEFS 

Dusit International, one of Thailand’s foremost hotel and property development companies, has got off to a strong start this year with success stories at both Dusit Thani Manila hotel in the Philippines, as well as Dusit Thani College in Thailand.

Just one month after re-opening after extensive renovations, including a vibrant new look by Manila-based designer Manny Samson, the signature Benjarong restaurant at Dusit Thani Manila was named one of the 14 Hot New Global Restaurants by CNN Travel, placing in a respectable third place.

“The combination of Thai cuisine with renowned Filipino hospitality looks set to keep Manileños coming back for more,” wrote CNN correspondent Chris Dwyer for the renowned media outlet.

Meanwhile, in Thailand, Dusit Thani College has been recognised for its international standards of hospitality education by being the first and only hospitality college in Thailand to receive WORLDCHEFS Global Culinary Certification.

The college, which offers International Bachelor’s Degree programmes certified by Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL) at campuses in Bangkok and Pattaya, as well as courses developed in conjunction with renowned international partners such as Institut Paul Bocuse, was recognised by WORLDCHEFS not only for its international standards of hospitality education and training, but also its active contribution to improving culinary standards worldwide.

“Dusit International is dedicated to excellence in all aspects of its operations, and we are delighted to be recognised for the quality of our services and our vision to uniquely deliver Thai-inspired, gracious hospitality to the world,” said Ms Suphajee Suthumpun, Group CEO, Dusit International. “As we continue to expand the scale and reach of our hotel and hospitality education operations worldwide, we look forward to having a positive impact through our mission to exceed expectations – always – as exemplified by our management, staff, instructors, students, and graduates.”

Dusit International currently operates 27 hotels and resorts with over 60 properties in the pipeline in key destinations worldwide.

At least eight new hotels are slated to open this year across Bahrain, Bhutan, China, Philippines, Singapore, and Vietnam. In August, Dusit will also open the pioneering Dusit Hospitality Management College, a unique fully integrated hospitality school and hotel in Manila, Philippines.

Grand Hyatt Manila Opens Its Doors

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In photo: Federal Land Inc. Chairman Alfred V. Ty (second from right) and Grand Hyatt SVP of Operations for Asia Pacific Mr. Tom Smith lead the soft opening event.

The Grand Hyatt Manila recently opened its doors to the public via a soft opening, that gathered top executives of Federal Land, Inc., ORIX Corporation, Metrobank and Bonifacio Landmark Realty and Development Corp. – the movers behind this iconic development. Poised to be the new benchmark of grand living, Grand Hyatt Manila is nestled within the 66-storey, Metrobank Center.

The Grand Hyatt Manila beckons guests to come and experience moments of more with the Grand Hyatt’s version of personalized sevice and accommodation, dining at the Grand Kitchen and The Cellar, and entertainment and drinks at the Lobby Lounge.

Idol Moms: First & Exclusive World Premiere on February 1

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Dive into the competitive world of K-pop with LIFETIME’s new show Idol Moms.

The all-new series takes you behind the scenes of SM Entertainment’s hardcore training program

Have you ever wondered how your favorite K-pop idols became the celebrities they are today? This February, LIFETIME is giving you a look at the intense journey to stardom in Idol Moms, an all-new series that follows the daily lives of five mothers as they support their children to soar in the industry.

Premiering on February 1, Thursday at 9 PM, this exciting new show takes you behind the curtain and gives you a sneak peak at the winning formula that SM Entertainment, one of South Korea’s biggest music labels, uses to train K-pop stars.

With over 300,000 young Korean idol hopefuls vying for their shot at success, the competition is fierce. In order to fulfill their dreams, they’ve got to have a strategy that’ll make them stand out and someone who’s always got their back - their mothers.

Record producer, actor, radio personality and idol from first-generation K-Pop group, H.O.T, Gang Ta will serve as the series’ mentor and host, alongside acclaimed choreographer Kim Tae-Woo and vocal coach Jang Jin-Young.

The complete season of Idol Moms will be available first and exclusively on LIFETIME Asia, with new episodes premiering on the same night as Korea so you’ll be able to get the latest updates on your favorite rising stars.

Don’t miss this cutthroat reality competition series that will make or break the biggest rising stars in Asia, only on LIFETIME.

Lifetime™ is available on SKYCable Ch 65 and Lifetime™ HD Ch 199; Cable Link Ch. 223; Dream Satellite Ch 28; Destiny Ch 44.

Lifetime™ is an entertainment destination offering the highest quality dramas, movies and reality with celebrated and award winning programmes like UnREAL, MasterChef Australia, MasterChef Asia, Dance Moms and critically-acclaimed Lifetime Original Movies. A television network infused with passion and empowerment, Lifetime™ reflects the full spectrum of the modern female experience, delivering top tier entertainment.