Langham Hospitality Group Focused on Global Expansion
Following Development Team Restructure
March 17, 2011 - Langham Hospitality Group has appointed Andrew Jessop to the role of Vice President -Development (Worldwide) and created its first development post for North America as it gears up for additional expansion opportunities, following the recent investment in The Langham, Chicago.
Industry veteran, Mr. Jessop has over 28 years of hospitality experience working for luxury hotel groups in Thailand, Australia and China. The former Regional Vice President - Asia has been promoted to spearhead the group's drive to secure new properties globally.
As Vice President Development (Worldwide), Mr. Jessop will lead the international development teams in North America, China and Asia & Middle East regions. Meanwhile, Helmut Knipp takes up the newly-created role of Senior Vice President Development (North America), focusing on developing investment opportunities and management contracts in the group's strategic markets.
His 30 years of senior experience across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific includes pre-opening project management, acquisition, redevelopment, multi-property and international operations and business development management.
Brett Butcher, Chief Executive Officer of Langham Hospitality Group said: “We are at a critical junction of our expansion and undergoing rapid change as we introduce our brands onto the world stage. The introduction of dedicated resource to support North America and the restructuring of the global development team is designed to significantly grow Langham Hospitality Group's portfolio of properties in the next few years.”
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is a global leading lodging company based in Bethesda,Maryland, USA, with more than 4,200 properties in 80 countries and territories. Marriott International reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year 2014. The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 19 brands, including: The Ritz-Carlton®, BVlgari®, EDITION®, JW Marriott®, Autograph Collection® Hotels, Renaissance® Hotels, Marriott Hotels®, Delta Hotels and Resorts®, Marriott Executive Apartments®, Marriott Vacation Club®, Gaylord Hotels®, AC Hotels by Marriott®, Courtyard®, Residence Inn®, SpringHill Suites®, Fairfield Inn & Suites®, TownePlace Suites®, Protea Hotels® and MoxyHotels®. Marriott has been consistently recognized as a top employer and for its superior business ethics. The company also manages the award-winning guest loyalty program, Marriott Rewards® and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® program, which together surpass 50 million members. For more information or reservations, please visit our website at 
