Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 19 October 2017 – YTL Hotels is excited to announce that Pangkor Laut Resort has been named as one of the “Top Resorts in Asia” in the 30th Condé Nast Traveler Reader's Choice Awards.

The annual Reader's Choice Awards ranks the best hotels, resorts, cities, islands, airlines, and cruise lines in the world. The longest running of its kind, The Awards are one of the most prestigious recognitions of excellence in the travel industry and are commonly known as “the best of the best of travel”. With millions of reader submissions and tens of thousands of comments this year, The Condé Nast Traveler Reader's Choice Awards allows travelers to submit hotel and resort ratings, which are then compiled into a list of winning favourites. Pangkor Laut Resort is among the world's top hotels and resorts based on the real opinions of travelers and readers. The winners will be celebrated in the November issue of Condé Nast Traveler as well as online at www.cnttraveler.com/rca.

Pangkor Laut Resort, owned by YTL Hotels, is a five-star, private island resort located off the west coast of Malaysia. The resort is nestled amidst the island's ancient rain forest and alongside the turquoise waters of the Straits of Malacca, as the wooden buildings of the resort blend seamlessly into the natural surroundings. Every aspect of Pangkor Laut Resort is culturally inspired, providing guests with an authentic, serene atmosphere.

Pangkor Laut Resort features 140 private rooms, comprised of luxury overwater bungalows, sea view villas and The Estates, for the ultimate in comfort and contemporary elegance. The resort also includes an unparalleled Spa Village, which draws inspiration from the healing traditions of the region through its luxurious and unique spa treatments. Guests can enjoy the seven dining options at the resort, each showcasing their own unique, fresh culinary style.

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About YTL Hotels

YTL Hotels owns and manages a prestigious collection of award-wining resorts, hotels, boutique experiences and Spa Villages with a hospitality footprint across Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, China, Japan, Australia, France and the United Kingdom, including Pangkor Island Resort, voted the world's best resort in 2003 by Condé Traveller UK. The group also co-owns the Eastern & Oriental Express luxury train. The Gainsborough Bath Spa, the only hotel in Bath to be part of the Leading Hotels of the World's collection of legendary hotels, was named the 2017 Condé Nast Traveller Awards World's Top 100. The portfolio also encompasses the ownership management of a number of Marriott properties in Australia and Kuala Lumpur as well as properties under the brand's prestigious Autograph Collection banner. The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui is the latest addition to this partnership. Future plans include the first Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Japan which is set to complement YTL Hotels master plan for Niseko Village.

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 and follow us on our social media platforms for #TreasuredPlaces #TreasuredMoments

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Geraldine Dreiser

Vice President, Marketing & Communications

Email: geraldine@ytlhotels.com.my

Jessica Yong

Director, Marketing & Communications

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