YTL Hotels INSPIRED Package at Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur in Support of Save Wild Tigers and Inspire Cause

The Crystal Tigress, handmade sculpture by Lauren Baker using over 50,000 Swarovski Crystals
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YTL Hotels is pleased to announce its full support of INSPIRE, a stunning and unique collection of tiger-inspired events, in collaboration with a global charity initiative Save Wild Tigers, from August to October this year, including the fabulous Majestic Tiger Reception and Gala Dinner taking place on 3 October, 2014 at The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur.

As part of this exciting schedule of events, The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur is proud to offer THE INSPIRED STAY package. Presenting a truly unique experience for two, the package includes an exclusive suite and spa experience at The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur, VIP tickets to The Majestic Tiger Reception and Gala Dinner, and the onward journey from Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok on-board the Eastern & Oriental Tiger Express for two nights, including a stay at the Mandarin Oriental in Bangkok. This opulent once-in-lifetime experience is priced at AUD$10,219 (RM26,000++)*.

Organised by Save Wild Tigers, INSPIRE is a collection of once-in-a-lifetime events including an exclusive train journey on board the Eastern and Oriental Tiger Express from Singapore to Bangkok, starting with the launch of the spectacular Crystal Tigress Tour in Singapore. Created by the highly accomplished London artist Lauren Baker, the Crystal Tigress is a handmade sculpture using over 50,000 Swarovski crystals and will be showcased in the exclusive luxury mall Starhill Gallery in Kuala Lumpur from 11 to 30 September, 2014. The stunning creation will then make its way to The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur to be auctioned for Save Wild Tigers at The Majestic Tiger Reception and Gala Dinner on 3 October, 2014. Prior to its highly anticipated arrival in Kuala Lumpur, the Crystal Tigress will be displayed at the Raffles Hotel in Singapore from 19 August to 9 September, 2014.

The black-tie Majestic Tiger Reception and Gala Dinner is set to be a sensational combination of elegance and inspiration with guests including royalty, international celebrities and ambassadors. Arriving on the Eastern & Oriental Tiger Express train journey from Singapore, guests will include world famous TV fashion personality Gok Wan from the UK, Professor Dato' (Dr) Jimmy Choo, OBE and UK actress Jaime Winstone. The train will arrive in Kuala Lumpur early evening on 3 October 2014, where all passengers will join the Majestic Tiger Reception and Gala Dinner. Profits from this unique train journey will also be donated exclusively to Save Wild Tigers.

The Royal Patron for the evening will be Her Royal Highness the Sultanah of Pahang. A fashion show, created by the esteemed Malaysian designer Dato' Tom Abang Saufi, will support a series of exquisite pieces of entertainment which will run throughout the evening with Professor Dato' (Dr) Jimmy Choo, OBE as Fashion Patron. A host of tiger-inspired art pieces and photography created by local and international artists and sculptors will also be auctioned off – of which all proceeds will go directly to Save Wild Tigers for Malaysian targeted tiger conservation programs in conjunction with Wildlife Conservation Society Malaysia.

Save Wild Tigers founder Simon Clinton is very pleased to be bringing his global campaign to the home of the wild tiger in Malaysia.

“Having grown up in Malaysia, I'm only too aware of the decline in wild tiger numbers both here and in the other 12 tiger range countries. In 1900, there were 100,000 wild tigers roaming the world, today there are just 3,000. Raising awareness of their plight by working international companies such as YTL is an ideal platform for us and we are grateful for their support. Time is running out – we need to save the wild tiger before it is too late,” said Mr Clinton.

Ralph Dixon, director of environmental investments at YTL Corporation and CEO of YTL-SV Carbon said, “Since 2006, the YTL Group has been looking at threats to ecosystems and wildlife species both on land and in the sea through continuous collaboration with NGOs including Reef Check Malaysia, TreeS and RARE Conservation. Some of these have been specifically to monitor the biodiversity and in particular the Malayan Tiger.

“We have supported Save Wild Tigers for three consecutive years in their fund raising events and awareness initiatives, culminating as their main partner this year. The focus of YTL's sustainability strategy remains both the balance of stakeholder interests and Making a Good Future Happen. At the core of these partnerships are conservation, mitigation and adaptation,” said Mr Dixon.

THE INSPIRED STAY PACKAGE

• A one-night stay in a Governor Suite at The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur on 2 October, 2014

• 60-minute spa treatment for two persons at The Majestic Spa

• In-room butler served Continental Breakfast

• VIP tickets to INSPIRE - The Majestic Tiger Reception and Gala Dinner on 3 October, 2014

• Two-night onward journey from Kuala Lumpur to Thailand on the Eastern & Oriental Tiger Express

• Stopover at Eastern & Oriental Hotel Penang for a private tiger-themed art exhibition on 4 October, 2014

• Tiger Jungle Habitat Tour

• One-night stay in Mandarin Oriental Bangkok on 5 October, 2014

For more information and to make a reservation, please call +60 3 2785 8000 or visit www.majestickl.com. For more information on Save Wild Tigers, please visit www.savewildtigers.org.

*AUD$1 = MYR 2.95

About The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur

The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur opened its doors in December 2012 and includes the meticulously restored iconic Hotel Majestic building. Built in 1932, the original hotel became one of the great landmarks of Kuala Lumpur in its time. Located minutes away from KL Sentral, the Hotel features 300 luxurious rooms and suites. The Majestic Wing houses the Suites with Butler Service, The Colonial Café, The Bar and The Tea Lounge while a new 15-storey Tower Wing houses the Deluxe Rooms and Suites, Contango Restaurant, 16 meeting rooms, a pillar less ballroom seating 1,200 people, a gymnasium and a swimming pool. Other facilities include The Majestic Spa and The Smoke House. The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur is Kuala Lumpur's only member of The Leading Hotels of The World's family of iconic and legendary hotels. For more information and reservations, visit www.majestickl.com.

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. In 2012, the company added Gaya Island Resort - a luxury resort on the exotic tropical island of Borneo, and The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur - the second heritage jewel in the group's Classic Hotels collection to the fold. In February 2014, the group revealed its fully refreshed Vistana Hotels. In July 2014, the group announced KASARA, its new brand of luxury accommodations offering bespoke, one-of-a-kind experiences in exotic locations. 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.

YTL Hotels presents the fully refreshed Vistanas

This month Vistana Hotels, the first city hotel brand under YTL Hotels, has been given a complete facelift, promising a brand new experience for business and MICE travellers.

Vistana was re-launched in three simultaneous ceremonies in Kuala Lumpur, Kuantan and Penang with the theme ‘Times Change, So Do We’ underscoring the pillars of the upgraded product.

Vistana Kuantan City Centre - Lobby

YTL Hotels has upgraded and refreshed Vistana Kuala Lumpur Titiwangsa, Vistana Kuantan City Centre, and Vistana Penang Bukit Jambul with the Vistana brand’s new ethos of ‘Vibrance, Verve and Value’, which promises a modern and comfortable ambience coupled with great services offered at competitive prices.

The upgrade has seen Vistana guest rooms and public spaces fully refurbished, providing an accommodation experience of comfort and practicality, with new facilities such as 24-hour gyms, Barista – the grab-and-go coffee bars, and HUB247 – the business solutions centre, also on offer. Guests are now provided greater connectivity with free WiFi throughout the hotels.

Reflecting on the birth of this brand in the mid-90s to today’s transformation, Dato’ Mark Yeoh, Executive Director of YTL Hotels said, “When the prospect of starting a city hotel came up in 1995, YTL recognised that the market in Kuala Lumpur was ripe for the smart, stylish accommodation targeted at business travellers that we envisioned; thus, we seized the opportunity.”

For business meetings and social events the Vistanas offer a range of options and services to make each event a success including: Vistana Kuala Lumpur Titiwangsa’s 12 meeting rooms and 330-seater banquet room, Vistana Kuantan City Centre’s eight meeting rooms and 480-seater ballroom room, and Vistana Penang Bukit Jambul’s 10 meeting rooms and 500-seater ballroom room.

Their strategic locations provide ease of travel for business travellers and meetings and incentive travellers:

• The Vistana Kuala Lumpur Titiwangsa, close to Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre and Bukit Bintang.
• The Vistana Kuantan City Centre, close to the Indera Mahkota Industrial Area, Kuantan Port and the famous Teluk Cempedak.
• The Vistana Penang Bukit Jambul’s, close to Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone, Subterranean Penang International Convention and Exhibition Centre (SPICE), Bukit Jambul Complex and Penang Golf Club.

Since the opening of the Vistana Hotel Kuala Lumpur in 1995, followed by Vistana Penang and Kuantan in 1999, the company has strived to evolve the brand to suit the needs and trends of travellers. YTL Hotels has also since grown to encompass 24 properties across the globe, including the award-winning private island Pangkor Laut Resort.

YTL Hotels' Malaysian Tanjong Jara Resort reopens - refreshed for 2014

Tanjong Jara Resort, YTL Hotels’ luxury property on the East Coast of Malaysia, will reopen its 99-room Unmistakably Malay sanctuary on 16 January 2014, following a two month rejuvenation of the property. As part of the reopening, the resort is offering a special East Coast Escape package.

The resort has undergone maintenance of its Malay style architecture designed to reflect the grandeur of a 17th century Malay palace and from 16 January until 31 March, 2014, Tanjong Jara Resort is offering its special East Coast Escape package where guests can book a minimum of two nights’ stay inclusive of daily breakfast, lunch and dinner from AUD $276 (MYR699 nett) per room per night.

This East Coast Escape is the perfect way to refresh, revitalise and discover the beauty of Tanjong Jara Resort and is inclusive of complimentary activities such as the Jara Hill Walk with the resident naturalist and Kampong Sucimurni Lifestyle, a weekly showcase of a traditional Malay village atmosphere.

Other activities available include; guided bicycle tours through the idyllic countryside of Terengganu; snorkelling and diving expeditions to Tenggol Island, one of Peninsular Malaysia’s best kept diving secrets; as well as the award-winning Spa Village Tanjong Jara, which truly embodies the philosophy of Sucimurni, a traditional Malay way of life focusing on the relaxation of the soul and a pure journey of revival. The Asam Roselle treatment, a signature of this Spa Village, is the ideal experience to complement a tropical getaway.

To book the East Coast Escape package and experience all that is Tanjong Jara Resort please visit www.tanjongjararesort.com/packages/east_coast_escape.htm 

YTL Corporation expands Japanese portfolio with master plan to develop Hokkaido's Niseko Village into an iconic all-seasons destination

Hokkaido, 14 December 2010: YTL Corporation announces its master plan to re-energise the 460-hectare Niseko Village development in Hokkaido. Targeting affluent individuals, Niseko Village will be transformed into an all-seasons mountain resort offering exclusive hotels, luxury homes, ski-in ski-out estates and exclusive shopping and dining, all with spectacular views of Mount Yotei (Ezo Fuji, the Mount Fuji of northern Japan). The first Asian non-Japanese company to be listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, YTL Corporation's investments in Japan include seven prime commercial properties in Tokyo such as Ebisu Fort, Daikanyama and Harajyuku Secondo, which were acquired by YTL subsidiary, Starhill Global REIT, in 2007.

Master plan integrates nature with culture.
In line with YTL's global design philosophy to preserve local culture and enhance the natural beauty of the environment in every development, the Niseko Village master plan will recreate the rustic atmosphere of a traditional Japanese town in a natural alpine setting on Mount Annupuri. Designed by the award-winning, international HOK Group, Niseko Village will be a luxurious mountain retreat boasting two hotels, a world-class golf course, private villas, luxury condominiums, shopping, dining, and wellness facilities from spas to onsens. Each individual development will incorporate traditional elements of local culture, providing visitors with a holistic Japanese experience.

'YTL Corporation first entered the Japanese market in 1996 with its listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and today we are proud to develop Niseko Village as our first venture outside Tokyo. I believe that YTL's master plan is testament to our continued confidence in and commitment to the country. As well as bringing on board the best talent from across Japan and the world to plan and design the town, we also want to engage local communities throughout every stage of the development. We aim to establish Niseko Village as the 'Aspen of the East' by bringing world-class ski facilities, infrastructure, attractions and resort properties to visitors and residents. The re-energised Niseko Village will be comprehensively planned, setting us apart from many resort destinations in Japan,' said Tan Sri Dato (Dr.) Francis Yeoh, Managing Director of YTL Corporation.

Hinode Hill - First residential property development in Niseko Village
Tapping into the growing trend of well-heeled international home buyers investing in vacation properties around the world, YTL Corporation has named its first residential project in Niseko Village, 'Hinode Hill'. This premium development of 125 luxuriously furnished apartments, with panoramic views of Mt. Yotei, will also be fully serviced by YTL Hotels.

Designed by award-winning Japanese architecture firm Tokyu Architects & Engineering Inc, along with world-renowned Japanese interior designer Yukio Hashimoto, and landscape designer Hiromitsu Sato, each apartment blends modern contemporary style with refined Japanese aesthetics. When completed, Hinode Hill will be one of the most luxurious serviced residences in the area. The name is derived from 'Hinode', Japanese for 'Sunrise', symbolic of the dawn of a new beginning for Niseko Village.

The development has a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, and premium penthouses with private onsens. Residents will enjoy lush gardens, ski-in ski-out facilities, and rooftop onsens, a first for residences in this area. Homeowners will also benefit from YTL Hotel's established international marketing network to lease out the apartments to vacationers visiting Niseko Village.
'Located on one of Asia's 'perfect powder' spots, Hinode Hill offers a holiday home away from home. It will be the first of many residential developments supporting the township. With the master plan for Niseko Village due to be completed within the next five to 10 years, Hinode Hill homeowners will enjoy a strong first-mover advantage in significant investment returns as we commence the development of further residential and commercial properties in the area,' said Kemmy Tan, Director of YTL Singapore.

Green Leaf Niseko Village Hotel Relaunched With A Wide Range Of Winter Activities
Newly-transformed by award-winning, New York-based firm, Champalimaud Design, the latest offering from YTL Hotels is the art-inspired Green Leaf Niseko Village hotel - a charming, 200-room eclectic retreat for both ski lovers and those wishing to experience snow and winter R&R for the first time. An excellent range of R&R options include a traditional, outdoor onsen and a spa with a menu for all the family including children. Access to Asia's perfect powder alpine terrain is on your door-step with convenient ski-in and ski-out facilities.

Complementing the Green Leaf hotel in Niseko Village is the 500-room Hilton Hotel nearby, also owned by YTL Hotels, and right next to the Niseko Ski Gondola providing direct access to the top of Mount Annupuri, 1,000m above sea level. With both hotels ideally located at the base of Mount Annupuri and adjacent to two 18-hole golf courses - one of which was designed by Arnold Palmer − an all-season equestrian centre and a 23-court tennis complex, the action never stops in Niseko Village. For summer, there's a host of exciting activities including white-water rafting and scenic flights in a hot-air balloon. All this contribute to making Niseko Village an ideal resort destination for all-season, all-family enjoyment. 'At Niseko Village, a vacation will include a host of exciting adventure activities for snow lovers and summer visitors,' said James McBride, President, YTL Hotels. 'Ultimately, YTL Hotels' vision and investment will turn this spectacularly beautiful region into a mountain resort destination that can rival anything Europe or the US has to offer today or tomorrow,' he added.