The Datai Langkawi embarks on renovation
The Datai Langkawi has detailed plans of its extensive ten-month restoration, the first of its scale since the resort’s inception in 1993.
Set to reopen in July 2018, the property is being carefully renovated by interior designer Didier Lefort of DL2A, who along with visionary Australian architect Kerry Hill, was responsible for the hotel’s original design.
The redesign will include refurbishments to guestrooms, suites and villas; the construction of a Nature Centre; additional spa pavilions; a retail space; and a beachside fitness centre, as well as an overall development of the landscaping.
An increased focus on sustainability is underpinned by the construction of a dedicated Nature Centre, which will be overseen by the resort’s resident naturalist, Irshad Mobarak, to ensure that the project has minimal impact on the surrounding rainforest and its inhabitants.
“The grande dame of luxury resorts in Asia looks forward to a new era, and remains focused on reaffirming our island paradise as the most sought-after destination in the region and beyond,” comments Arnaud Girodon, General Manager at The Datai Langkawi.
During the closure, the property will also be the first in Malaysia to offer employees advanced education programmes with the launch of Datai Invest in People, a tailor-made programme in collaboration with hospitality universities.
