(From left to right): Directors from King's Park and Accor Group. (Centre left to right): Jayadren S/O Subramaniam Group CEO, Sean Chen Chief Operating Officer from Crowne Estate Malaysia, Garth Simmons Chief Executive Officer of Accor Group South East Asia Japan, South Korea and India and Andrew Langdon Chief Development Officer South East Asia, Japan, South Korea and India.

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 King's Park 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 King's Park 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.

Genting Highlands is set to welcome the world-class Swissôtel resort following the Accor and Crowne Estate Malaysia partnership.