NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR APPOINTED FOR THE LANGHAM, YANGTZE BOUTIQUE, SHANGHAI
Veteran China Hotelier Set to Lead Hotel Through World Expo 2010

16 March, 2010

Langham Hotels International has appointed Mr Henk Meyknecht as Managing Director of the group’s first China property – The Langham, Yangtze Boutique, Shanghai from March 1.

An industry leader for 25 years, Henk will lead an award-winning team at a property which has been recognised with six prestigious awards in its first six months of operation. He will continue to build on The Langham, Yangtze Boutique’s excellent reputation as one of the city’s new leading luxury hotels.

Announcing the appointment, Brett Butcher, Chief Executive Officer of Langham Hotels International said: “Henk has an in-depth knowledge and experience to lead The Langham, Yangtze Boutique, Shanghai through its next phase to build on its luxurious art deco heritage. The work of his team will set quality standards as our group expands rapidly in China.”

Henk Meyknecht said: “This is an exceptional opportunity in Shanghai’s World Expo year to build on The Langham, Yangtze Boutique’s tradition of excellence and to help realise the vast potential of the brand in Shanghai and China.

“By working closely with the staff, the community and our owners, I believe that we can build on the enormous achievement of opening the first Langham in Shanghai and China last year," he said.

Dutch-born Henk was most recently Area General Manager for Marco Polo hotels in China. His senior management career also spans SAS, Hilton, Peninsula and InterContinental in Europe, Middle East, North America and Asia.

Henk Meyknecht Managing Director, The Langham, Yangtze Boutique, Shanghai

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. For 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 group is pursuing an aggressive portfolio growth strategy using its distinctive brands and affiliate – The Langham, Langham Place and Eaton. Currently 19 hotels, including affiliates, are open or in the pipeline across four continents.

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.

Langham Hotels International 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.

About Eaton Hotels International

Eaton Hotels International is a premium affiliate brand of Langham Hotels International.
The upscale Eaton Luxe, the midscale Eaton Smart and Eaton House serviced apartments balance simplicity and style with high levels of comfort and service in a clearly defined value for money proposition while incorporating the latest sustainability practices.

Each hotel is also given a sense of place with accents from the local surrounds so each property will present the spirit of its location in interesting and surprising ways while offering spirited can-do service.

Eaton Hotels International is part of Great Eagle Holdings (Stock Code: 0041) which was founded in 1963 and listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 1972.

Reservations for Langham hotels can be made by logging onto langhamhotels.comor eatonhotels.com.

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Sherona Shng Vice President - Communications Eaton Hotels International Tel: (852) 3552 3938 Fax: (852) 3552 3902 Email: sherona.shng@langhamhotels.com	Vivian To Director of Public Relations (Asia) Eaton Hotels International Tel: (852) 3552 3846 Fax: (852) 3552 3902 Email: vivian.to@langhamhotels.com