KUALA LUMPUR: Genting Highlands is set to welcome the world-class Swissôtel resort following the Accor and Crowne Estate Malaysia partnership.
The resort will be located at an altitude of 914.4m, and will be part of King's Park in a development by Highlands ParkCity in partnership with Yuk Tung Group and Crown Estate.
Crowne Estate chief operating officer Sean Chen said he was excited about the strategic alliance with Accor.
"It is a huge step forward for Highland ParkCity and Crowne Estate in their goal to make the King's Park in Genting Highlands an eco-friendly tourist destination."
Meanwhile, Accor for South and Southeast Asia, Japan, South Korea and India chief executive officer Garth Simmons said the Swissôtel Genting Highlands would enhance Accor's position in the country.
The Swissôtel Genting Highlands will be a 300-room property featuring conference facilities, a grand ballroom, executive lounges, bars, a heated swimming pool, sundeck, fitness centre, spa, jogging tracks and a kids' club.
It is set to open in the third quarter of 2028.