Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - 2 December 2015: Pangkor Laut Resort swept the title of Asia's Leading Wedding Venue at the recent World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony 2015, trumping hotel brands such as Four Seasons, Shangri-La and The Westin. Set on a privately owned island on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia, the world-renowned Pangkor Laut Resort offers unparalleled exclusivity for dream weddings against a 2-million year old rainforest backdrop and pristine beaches with impeccable service standards.

Couples planning to tie the knot face difficulty deciding between three bespoke experiences offered at Pangkor Laut Resort; from exchanging vows and celebratory champagne aboard the sleek 65-footer YTL Lady I motor yacht to a romantic candlelit setting in private garden pavilions by a koi-filled pond, serenaded by the resident band or the most sought after beach wedding ceremony at Emerald Bay, voted as One of the World's Top 10 Beaches. For those seeking even more intimacy, eight exclusive Estates tucked away on a secluded bay and along a lush hillside offer the perfect setting for that special occasion.

'Our private island is truly blessed with the magical elements of sun, sea, sand and lush rainforest, coupled by the exclusive settings that we are able to offer couples and their guests, makes this an ultimate dream wedding destination', says Ross Sanders, General Manager – Pangkor Laut Resort. This latest recognition reinforces the long list of accolades bestowed on this unique resort, also named as Number One In The World in Top 100 List by Condé Nast Traveller, UK in the past.

World Travel Awards is acknowledged worldwide as the most prestigious travel accolade and aims to reward organisations that push the boundaries of industry excellence. The awards programme features winners from six regional ceremonies who will progress to the Grand Final at the end of the year.

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About Pangkor Laut Resort
Pangkor Laut Resort is an exclusive luxury resort situated on a private island off the west coast of Malaysia. This piece of paradise is surrounded by secluded bays and pristine beaches, which house 140 luxury villas and suites, including 8 exclusive estates and the award-winning Spa Village Pangkor Laut. Only a fraction of the island's 300 acres have been developed, leaving most of its two million year-old rainforest untouched. The Resort's numerous international accolades include 'Number One in the World' by Condé Nast Traveler.

About YTL Hotels
YTL Hotels owns and manages a prestigious collection of award-winning resorts, hotels, boutique experiences and Spa Villages in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, China, Japan, France and the UK, including Pangkor Laut Resort, voted the world's best resort in 2003 by Condé Nast Traveller UK. The group also co-owns the Eastern & Oriental Express luxury train.

2014 brought the launch of Kasara, a new brand of luxury accommodation offering bespoke, one-of-a-kind experiences in Niseko Village. The Gainsborough Bath Spa, the group's latest addition, is the only hotel in Bath to be part of the Leading Hotels of the World's collection of legendary hotels and has recently been named one of the Top 10 Hotel Spas in Europe. Set in the heart of Bath, a World Heritage Site, this unique heritage gem exclusively offers the only natural thermal spa within a hotel in the United Kingdom.

With each new experience that it presents, the company strives to embrace and highlight the natural essence of culture, character and tradition of its surroundings. YTL Hotels is the hospitality arm of YTL Corporation Berhad. Visit www.ytlhotels.com for more information.

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