Langham Launches New Brand; First Hotel to Open in Hong Kong

Langham has launched a new hotel brand, Cordis Hotels and Resorts.

The Cordis portfolio will be developed through a combination of new-build and conversion projects in key cities in Asia and North America, with the first hotel expected to fly the Cordis flag this year in Hong Kong.

Langham has already signed management agreements and letters of intent to open eight Cordis hotels in seven cities within the next three years; apart from the Hong Kong hotel, the portfolio will include five hotels in China, one in Bali (Indonesia) and another in Colombo (Sri Lanka).

Other cities targeted for future Cordis hotels include London, New York, Miami, Los Angeles, Orlando, San Francisco, Dubai, Singapore, and Bangkok.

"Building on the successes of Langham Hotels and Resorts, we saw the need to create a collection of international upscale hotels and resorts that will deliver what our guests desire: personalized and efficient services, seamless technology, and authentic experiences in the best locations around the world," said Robert Warman, Langham Hospitality Group Chief Executive Officer. "Each Cordis hotel will be individual in style, architecture and design, all of which will be reflective of its location and culture, and tailored to the requirements of our guests, from the corporate travellers to honeymooners to multi-generational families. For example, Cordis Hong Kong, due to welcome its first guests in May 2015, is vibrant, modern, and will feature family-friendly facilities and amenities that will complement its bustling neighbourhood."