World's Leading Airport Hotel in 2008 World Travel Awards!

Pan Pacific Kuala Lumpur Airport Voted World's Leading Airport Hotel in 2008 World Travel Awards!

Published Date : 04 Dec 2008	View all News & Events
Event Start Date :	04 Dec 2008
Event End Date :	04 Dec 2008

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Pan Pacific Kuala Lumpur Airport has received yet another accolade. This time the 2008 World Travel Awards has named the hotel as World’s Leading Airport Hotel. This latest recognition comes barely four months after Pan Pacific Kuala Lumpur Airport was voted Asia’s Leading Airport Hotel by this influential awards program – two coveted World Travel Awards in the space of one year!

Hailed as "the Oscars of the Travel Industry", the World Travel Awards is without doubt the most prestigious and comprehensive awards program for the travel industry. Now in its fifteenth year, the World Travel Awards acknowledges and recognises excellence in the world’s travel and tourism industry. The awards are regarded as the very highest achievement that a travel product could ever hope to receive. In a voting campaign, votes are cast by 167,000 travel professionals in over 160 countries across the globe with winning categories covering all sectors of the global travel, tourism and hospitality industry.

Hans Winsnes, General Manager of Pan Pacific Kuala Lumpur Airport said, “We are indeed elated to receive this latest recognition. Having been voted as Asia’s Leading Airport Hotel was already an honour itself. Receiving the award for World’s Leading Airport Hotel says a lot about Pan Pacific Kuala Lumpur Airport’s unwavering commitment and continuous quest in giving our best to our guests. This award further strengthens travelers’
confidence in our services and facilities.”

He added “Without a doubt, persistence in excellence is the key to Pan Pacific Kuala Lumpur Airport being voted the world’s best airport hotel. Our focus is and always will be our valued guests as we fulfill our role as the airport hotel that provides unparalleled service and utmost attention to the comfort and convenience of business traveler.”

Pan Pacific Kuala Lumpur International Airport has maintained its status as the “Best Airport Hotel in Asia” by Business Asia magazine for a total of 7 years. Established in 1998, the Best Business Hotels in Asia Awards was produced by Business Asia magazine, a publication owned by a Sydney based media company namely First Charlton Communications. The award encompasses over 95 Hotels across 14 different Asia Pacific countries in 17 different categories and distinguishes the hotels that offer business travelers with excellence in terms of service and facilities. Winners were established by popular votes through a ballot paper published in Business Asia magazine and on line at the First Charlton website.

Strategically located next to the airport’s main terminal, the Hotel offers business travelers easy access via a sky-bridge linking the hotel to the airport. Services are further enhanced with our hotel check-in counter that is conveniently located at the baggage claim area of the International Arrival Hall of the KL International Airport and 24-hour complimentary buggy service to and from the airport via the skybridge link.

Pan Pacific Kuala Lumpur International Airport offers 441 luxury guestrooms and suites with sumptuous food and beverage outlets, namely, Palm Terrace (poolside), Palmz Lounge, Traveler’s Bar & Grill and Degrees Restaurant (24 hours). The hotel’s recreational facilities include a beautifully landscaped outdoor swimming pool, outdoor tennis court and a 24-hour Health and Fitness Centre, featuring a fully equipped gymnasium, steam room, sauna and Jacuzzi.

Fully equipped with business facilities like the internet and wireless network capabilities, business can be conducted any time of the day or night, seamlessly at our Business Centre. In addition, the hotel’s facilities also make it the ideal meeting place for seminars and conferences. All the 10 function rooms and an auditorium that can accommodate up to 184 people are equipped with high-speed Internet access as well as premium audio-visual services and equipment. A team of professional meeting associates are also on hand to assist in the detailed arrangement of any event.