Langham Hospitality Group News
The Langham Cleared for Arrival at Bangkok’s Old Customs House
Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) and Rabbit Holdings, an affiliate of BTS Group, are proud to announce the anticipated 2026 opening of The Langham, Customs House, Bangkok. The new hotel will be situated in the Thai capital’s Bang Rak District and occupy a complex alongside the Chao Praya River. The centrepiece of the site will be the city’s old Customs House, a heritage building that will be restored to its former glory as part of the project.
JACK XIAO NAMED CHINA OPERATIONS SVP
Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) is delighted to welcome Jack Xiao as its new Senior Vice President - Operations, China. Stationed at the company’s Shanghai office, Mr. Xiao will oversee LHG’s mainland China portfolio of hotels and resorts while also supervising the group’s functional teams for the market, including Sales, Revenue, Food & Beverage, Human Resources, Finance, Marketing, and Design and Technical Services.
LANGHAM HOSPITALITY GROUP SECURES FIVE STARS AND NEW RECORD
The Michelin Guide Hong Kong Macau 2024, which was launched at a rousing ceremony, awarded five stars across three restaurants at three Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) hotels. The wins saw T’ang Court at The Langham, Hong Kong land a coveted three-star rating for a ninth consecutive year, giving it the longest three-star winning streak for a Cantonese restaurant currently on Hong Kong’s three-star list. The two other winners – Cordis, Hong Kong’s Ming Court and Eaton HK’s Yat Tung Heen – both obtained one-star ratings for the 16th year in a row and 8th year in a row respectively.
Langham Hospitality Group Launches Brilliant by Langham
LOYALTY MEETS EXPERIENCES WITH BRILLIANT BY LANGHAM New platform from Langham Hospitality Group offers instant benefits, point redemptions and paths to more bespoke and engaging encounters
LANGHAM HOSPITALITY GROUP LANDS IN THE HEART OF CHINA WITH CORDIS XI’AN
Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) has signed a management agreement with Xi’an Hao Rui Property Co. Ltd. to bring its modern upper-upscale Cordis brand to Xi’an, home of the terracotta warriors. The 250-room Cordis Xi’an will open in 2026.
LANGHAM HOSPITALITY GROUP CELEBRATES GREATER CHINA MICHELIN GUIDE LEADERSHIP
LANGHAM HOSPITALITY GROUP CELEBRATES GREATER CHINA MICHELIN GUIDE LEADERSHIP WITH 7 STARS ACROSS CANTONESE RESTAURANT PORTFOLIO
LANGHAM HOSPITALITY GROUP APPOINTS LO YOUNG, AS SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS, CHINA
Langham Hospitality Group has strategically appointed Lo Young to the role of Senior Vice President of Operations, China, based in the Shanghai Corporate Office for mainland China, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer. He will also serve on the group’s executive committee, underlining the importance of the region to the company’s growth.
LANGHAM HOSPITALITY GROUP APPOINTS BOB VAN DEN OORD AS NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Bob van den Oord has been named Chief Executive Officer for Langham Hospitality Group, stepping up from his current role as Regional Vice President – Europe, Middle East and North America from September 1, 2023.
LANGHAM HOSPITALITY GROUP BREAKS GROUND ON THE LANGHAM, VENICE
Langham Hospitality Group officially breaks ground on The Langham, Venice, marking the regeneration of the historic former Casino Mocenigo building and Murano glass factory into the finest resort in Venice which will open in 2026.
THE LANGHAM, SEATTLE HOTEL & RESIDENCES TO OPEN IN ICONIC DOWNTOWN LOCATION
Langham Hospitality Group announces that it will own and manage a new luxury hotel and branded residences in downtown Seattle, USA, slated to open in 2026. The Langham, Seattle and The Langham Residences will be housed in a new 42-story building rising up from the iconic façade of the Terminal Sales Annex Building built in 1916 which is a designated Seattle landmark.
The Langham, Gold Coast to open this year
Langham Hospitality Group will be managing its third luxury hotel in Australia. Opening this year, the Langham, Gold Coast will feature 169 well-appointed rooms and suites.
Butcher returns to lead Langham Hospitality Group
Langham Hospitality Group has welcomed back Brett Butcher as chief executive of the company. He previously served in the same role for five years from 2009.