The ‘Datai DNA’ is being preserved with interior designer Didier Lefort of DL2A leading the renovation. Lefort was part of the initial Kerry Hill Architects team that developed The Datai Langkawi 24 years ago.
The Datai Langkawi has closed to embark on an extensive restoration project. The 10-month regeneration, the first of its scale since the resort’s inception in 1993, will see Malaysia’s leading luxury resort reopen in July next year.
The ‘Datai DNA’ is being preserved with interior designer Didier Lefort of DL2A leading the renovation. Lefort was part of the initial Kerry Hill Architects team that developed The Datai Langkawi 24 years ago.
The redesign will include renovations to the resort’s guestrooms, suites and villas; additional spa pavilions; a refreshed retail space; and a fitness centre by the beach.
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.
During the resort’s closure, The Datai Langkawi will be the first hotel in Malaysia to offer employees advance education programmes with the launch of Datai Invest in People, a tailor-made programme in collaboration with leading hospitality universities.
The Datai Langkawi is owned by Themed Attractions Resorts & Hotels Sdn. Bhd., an investment holding company incorporated to develop, manage and operate hospitality and attraction destinations.
Established by the Malaysian Government’s strategic investment fund, Khazanah Nasional Berhad, TAR&H serves as a catalyst for the leisure and tourism industry by bringing premier world-class hotels, resorts, golf courses and attractions to the region.
Its current key investment portfolio comprises Desaru Coast, the integrated destination resort, Legoland Malaysia Resort, KidZania Kuala Lumpur and KidZania Singapore, Puteri Harbour Retail Precinct, Sanrio Hello Kitty Town – the first of its kind outside of Japan, Thomas Town – an indoor theme park that features the Thomas & Friends characters on multiple themed rides, and Hotel Jen Puteri Harbour.
Also in its portfolio is the first Els Club in South-east Asia – The Els Club Malaysia, located in two destinations – The Els Club Teluk Datai and The Els Club Desaru Coast.