Langham Appoints Two New VPs
Communications and IT
JUNE 17, 2008. Rapidly-expanding luxury hotel operator, Langham Hotels International, announces the promotion of two senior executives to vice president - reflecting the company's recognition of their commitment as the group is set to double the number of operational hotels.
Ms Sherona Shng is now Vice President - Communications and Mr Perry Lai is now Vice President - Information Technology.
Ms. Sherona Shng
Specialising in Marketing Communications in the Broadcast and Hospitality industries, Ms Shng has over 15 years of working experience covering Singapore, China and Hong Kong.
Ms Shng joined the Group in 2003 as Director of Communications of the Langham Place Hotel, Mongkok, Hong Kong and Eaton Hotel Hong Kong.
She became the Group's Director of Public Relations in 2005 and has been responsible for developing strategic publicity campaign and media relations for the Group.
In her role as VP - Communications, Ms Shng oversees advertising, media and publicity campaigns while managing the Group's global communications strategies.
Mr. Perry Lai
Previously Group Director of Information Technology, Mr Lai will continue to manage the information technology services and lead the integration of new hotels into the Langham Hotels systems.
As the group expands on a global scale, he will not only ensure the information technology is unified for cutting edge reporting tools and optimal IT effectiveness, but also introduce technology transparently to wow our guests.
About Langham Hotels International.
Langham has a legendary hotel heritage dating back to 1865 when The Langham 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.
The 14-group luxury hotel operator is presently pursuing an aggressive portfolio growth strategy using its two distinctive brands - The Langham and Langham Place.
Six hotels on four continents are branded The Langham where guests can enjoy timelessly elegant service. Be enchanted by our innovation and traditions in Auckland, Boston, Hong Kong, London, Melbourne and Pasadena. The Langham, Yangtze Boutique, Shanghai is due to open in 2008.
Langham Place, the fun sibling of The Langham, is the epitome of stimulating and artistic hospitality. Two Langham Places are open - Hong Kong and Koh Lanta, Thailand. Three new Langham Places are scheduled to open in 2008/9 in Beijing (2) and Changchun.
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