Mr. Jeffrey van Vorsselen, General Manager of the Langham Place, Mongkok, Hong Kong has announced the appointment of Mr. SCOTT THOMSON as Hotel Manager.

Prior to joining Langham Place, Scott was Hotel Manager at The Langham, Auckland. With over 20 years experience within New Zealand hospitality, Scott has worked for various hotels and entertainment establishments in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown which include positions at the Grand Hotels International Group.
 
As Hotel Manager, Scott is responsible for the day-to-day hotel operations.  He will also play an integral role in positioning Langham Place within the Hong Kong market.
 
Background Notes:

Langham has a legendary hotel heritage dating back to 1865 when the Langham Hotel in London originally opened as Europe’s first Grand Hotel.  Over 140 years, this flagship hotel has been at the forefront of sophisticated and gracious hospitality.  Today, all Langham Hotels worldwide inherit the same philosophy that reflects elegance in design, innovation in hospitality, genuine service and captivation of the senses creating a truly unique hotel experience.

Two distinctive brands are managed by Langham Hotels International (LHI) – The Langham and Langham Place.  The Langham offers Enchanting Hospitality – a classic, timeless luxury that one will never forget.  Langham Place, the younger sibling of The Langham, delivers Stimulating Hospitality that exemplifies inspirations with an individual sense of vitality and flair.

Langham Hotels International manages five luxury properties under The Langham brand across the four continents, namely London, Boston, Hong Kong, Melbourne and Auckland.  The first Langham Place Hotel opened in Hong Kong in 2005, and three new additions in China are scheduled to open – with two in Beijing (2008) and one in Changchun (2009).
LHI is wholly owned by Great Eagle Holdings Limited, a publicly listed company (HKSE: 41) which was founded in 1963 and was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 1972.