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22.05.2012
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The world’s best service orientated hotels are set to be acknowledged at a glittering gala ceremony hosted by
the World Luxury Hotel Awards at Pan Pacific Kuala Lumpur capital of Malaysia on the 13 th of October 2012.
The World Luxury Hotel Awards is one of the most important nights of the year on the hospitality industry calendar,
presenting top decision-makers of the world’s finest hotels with the opportunity to network as well as celebrate their
achievements. Hosted alongside ITB Asia, a three day trade show (17 – 19 October 2012) for the Asian Travel Market.
Event organizers comment it is important that both these events will be happening in the region seeing that the
spotlight will be placed on Malaysian hospitality as some of the strongest contenders of the Awards are delivered by
the region.
The World Luxury Hotel Awards will roll out the red carpet for senior decision-makers in the hospitality and tourism
sector, tourism ministers, celebrities as well as a host of international media, who are all set to attend.
Marinique de Wet, Executive Manager of the World Luxury Hotel Awards says: We are delighted after many years of
successful World Luxury Hotel Awards events to host this prestigious event in Malaysia for the first time, one of the
most popular tourist destinations in the ASEAN region.
The World Luxury Hotel Awards chose Pan Pacific Kuala Lumpur as host due to its great location, convenience and
impeccable service delivery. The property have been a recipient of two global winner titles in 2010 and 2011 and prove
to stand up to the competitive standards of the industry and lead by example. We are excited to welcome the crème de
la crème of the hospitality industry to Pan Pacific Kuala Lumpur and look forward to a spectacular World Luxury Hotel
Awards event where industry successes will be celebrated, said Mr Hans Winsnes, General Manager, Pan Pacific Kuala
Lumpur.
The selection of hosts to the annual World Luxury Hotel Awards is fundamental to the success of the Awards
programme says de Wet. Previous destinations include Thailand, Croatia and South Africa. "The World Luxury Hotel
Awards has become one of the most important awards in the hospitality industry and we feel very honoured to
be part of it." Khun Rattawadee Bualert - Owner lebua Hotels & Resorts and host to the 2010 Awards Gala
Ceremony.
World Luxury Hotel Awards organizers have highlighted how the fast growing Malaysian tourism market will continue
its rapid growth in coming years, on the back of increasing promotional activities by the government and growing
reputation of the country as a shopping hub. Seeking to capture some of these travellers, the award winning Pan Pacific
Kuala Lumpur International Airport Hotel have recently undertaken major renovations in order to cater to the needs of
today’s discerning travellers. The hotel offers a cutting edge experience through innovative product and service
offerings and remarkable information technology tools.

Some of the world’s most recognized hotel brands will compete to be recognized as the best in the industry pertaining
to service excellence. Meritus Hotels & Resorts, Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts, Pan Pacific Hotels & Resorts, Sofitel
Luxury Hotels, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts and Swissôtel Luxury Hotels & Resorts to mention only a few.
The World Luxury Hotel Awards reward service excellence amongst the luxury hotel industry and congratulate exclusive
hotels that have made the greatest contribution to the industry over the past year.
Notes for Editors
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The World Luxury Hotel Awards is a recognized global organization providing luxury hotels with recognition for their
world class facilities and service excellence provided to guests.
Awards are presented to luxury hotels in different categories on a country and global basis.
The World Luxury Hotel Awards aim to encourage & raise service standards within the luxury hotel industry.
For more information visit www.luxuryhotelawards.com