Paul Walter Appointed GM at The Langham, London
February 20, 2012 - Langham Hospitality Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Walters as general manager of The Langham, London. Walters, age 47, will oversee the operation of the 380 room flagship hotel located at the top of Regent Street in the heart of the city's West End and Europe's first purpose built Grand Hotel.
Most recently, Walters was based in Hong Kong at the groups head office as vice president - Brands, where since 2007 he was responsible for a portfolio of three brands - the luxury Langham brand, the contemporary five star Langham Place brand and the midscale Eaton brand.
Walters previous appointments include W Hotels, where he was responsible for establishing the first W hotel outside of the US; Orient Express, GHM Hotels and Hyatt Hotels & Resorts.
“We are delighted to welcome to London a general manager with the experience that Paul has,” said Katie Benson, regional vice president - Europe and North America for Langham Hospitality Group. “During his time with Langham Hospitality group in Hong Kong, he has gained invaluable knowledge in the ethos of our brand and we look forward to building on the already enviable reputation of The Langham flagship property with Paul at the helm.”
Walter's career has also seen him perform consultancy services to the five star hotel market in Australia across numerous disciplines including Marketing, Operations, Human Resources and Purchasing.
About The Langham, London
The Langham London has been a landmark at the top of Regent Street since 1865. With its distinctive turreted Victorian façade, this regal lady, opened by HRH The Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII), is considered Europe's first purpose-built “Grand Hotel”. Frequented for years by royalty, dignitaries, celebrities and the literati, including Arthur Conan Doyle, whose Sherlock Holmes' series was born at The Langham, the hotel is conveniently located in the heart of London's west end steps from the exclusive shopping of Bond Street, Regent Street and Marylebone High Street and near-by leafy Regent's Park.
Under the ownership and management of Hong-Kong based Langham Hospitality Group, the property underwent a five-year, £80 million (US$130 million) renovation and reemerged in 2009 as an elegant new lady, offering sophistication and refinement with a touch of enchantment.
Today, guests enjoy 380 luxury rooms and suites, 15 meeting rooms including a Ballroom with an adjoining outdoor Rose Garden, a contemporary Palm Court for award-winning afternoon tea, the David Collins designed signature restaurant Roux at The Landau under the creative direction of Michelin-starred Albert Roux & Michel Roux Jr. and Artesian, a chic and glamorous cocktail bar that is the city's social hub. The recently opened Chuan Spa features a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) approach to health and wellness.
About Langham Hospitality Group
Langham Hospitality Group encompasses a family of distinctive hospitality brands which include hotels, resorts, residential serviced apartments, restaurants and spas, located on four continents.
It takes its name from the legendary Langham in London which was opened in 1865 as Europe's first Grand Hotel. For almost 150 years, this flagship hotel has represented sophisticated and gracious hospitality, a philosophy that reflects elegance in design, innovation in hospitality, genuine service and captivation of the senses across all properties.
The brands include the luxurious Langham and international five-star Langham Place, the upscale Eaton Luxe, midscale Eaton Smart and the award-winning Chuan Spa.
The Langham is where guests can enjoy service with poise and be enchanted by our innovation and traditions while Langham Place, the fun sibling of The Langham, is about living the 21st century through design, technology and attitude, epitomising stimulating and artistic hospitality.
Eaton, a premium member brand, aims to surprise and delight our guests with a value-for-money proposition that delivers a stylish, modern level of comfort with spirited, can-do service.
Currently 26 member hotels are open or in the pipeline across four continents.
Langham Hospitality Group is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Great Eagle Holdings (Stock Code: 0041) which was founded in 1963 and listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 1972.
Reservations for either Langham or Eaton properties can be made by logging onto langhamhospitalitygroup.com.
For further information, please contact:
Nick Barrington Wells
The Langham, London
PR Manager
44 (0)20 7973 7515
[email protected]
Rebecca Werner
Werner Public Relations, Inc.
Tel: 917-370-5005
Email: [email protected]
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