Phuket, Thailand, March 2017 – The Banyan Tree group clinched 7 awards at the recent Travel & Leisure China Annual Travel Awards 2016, adding to a growing list of accolades for the Banyan Tree brand. The luxury lifestyle magazine named Thailand's own Banyan Tree Phuket as a winner in the 'Best Spa Resorts' category, while also recognising Laguna Golf Phuket as one of 2016's Top 10 Golf Courses.

In China, three other hotels and spas under the group were awarded Best Resort Hotels, Best Newly-opened Spa and Best Spa Resorts, further enhancing the group's reputation for excellence in all locations. This dedication to superior quality was highlighted in the overall categories as well, with Travel & Leisure magazine also naming Banyan Tree Spa as the 'Best Spa Brand', while Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts won in the 'Best Hotel Groups' category.

Travel & Leisure is the only magazine of its type with a bilingual version published in China. It caters to readers with an interest in travel and luxury products. Travel & Leisure Golf plays a leading role in covering the golf industry, and the two magazines have a combined circulation of 850,000. This year's awards ceremony was held on March 2 in Shanghai, with Mr. Des Pugson, Managing Director of Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts on stage to receive a total of 7 awards on behalf of the group. The Travel & Leisure Annual Travel awards reflect astounding recommendations from tourism industry executives, business travellers, journalists and editors.

The wins for Banyan Tree Phuket and Laguna Golf Phuket come just months after they were hailed as 'Thailand's Best Golf Hotel in 2016' and 'Asia's Best Golf Course' by the World Golf Awards.

Set alongside the island's delightful Bang Tao Bay, Banyan Tree Phuket is renowned for their attentive service and Asian hospitality. Just a few meters away, the 18-hole course at Laguna Golf Phuket blends tranquil tropical scenery with an impressive replayable course design. Natural water features and native plants add a unique touch to the surroundings, while long fairways and strategically-placed bunkers bring an extra element of challenge for players. With complete club facilities, Laguna Golf Phuket takes full advantage of its delicately sculpted landscape to deliver a sublime professional golf experience in Thailand.

Together with its celebrated spa and golf course, Banyan Tree Phuket also offers a wide selection of gourmet restaurants, sports facilities, and luxuriously-appointed tropical pool villas for guests to experience the wonders of Phuket at its finest.

For further information or queries, please email phuket@banyantree.com or call +66 76 372 400.

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About Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts

The Banyan Tree Group is a leading international operator and developer of premium resorts, hotels, residences and spas, with a collection of award-winning brands. Banyan Tree offers a Sanctuary to rejuvenate the mind, body and soul in awe-inspiring locations around the globe. Rediscover the romance of travel as you journey to iconic destinations where authentic, memorable experiences await. Angsana brings the adventure back into travel whatever your age or reason to visit.  Intertwining local chic and a vibrant fun-filled atmosphere, Angsana offers amazing destination playgrounds across the world. Cassia is a bold new proposition in the extended stay sector, offering stylish, cutting edge hotel residences for holidays and business travel. It offers incredible choice for families, friends and couples. Dhawa is a casual and contemporary full-service hotel that fuses imaginative design, absolute comfort and seamless technology into a single stay experience. It curates a plethora of choices to achieve a truly customised stay.

To date, the Banyan Tree Group manages and/or has ownership interests in over 43 hotels and resorts, 64 spas, 77 retail galleries; as well as three golf courses in 28 countries.

www.banyantree.com     www.angsana.com     www.cassia.com     www.dhawa.com

Media Contacts

BANYAN TREE PHUKET

PHUKET, THAILAND

Nampetch Tipaxsorn (Nikki)                                              Michelle Alejo

Director, Marketing Communications                                Assistant Manager, Marketing Communications

T +66 76 372 400                                                              T +66 76 372 400

nampetch.tipaxsorn@banyantree.com                                michelle.alejo@banyantree.com