"We are delighted to officially open and introduce the Langham Place brand in this dynamic city, " says Brett Butcher, chief executive officer of Langham Hospitality Group.

　　Making its debut this week in China's third largest city is Langham Place, Guangzhou, strategically located in the new central business district on Pazhou Island at the southeastern part of the city. The hotel is a mere two-minute stroll from the China Import and Export Fair Complex, home to the renowned annual Canton Fair, the largest trade fair in the world. The 500-room Langham Place, Guangzhou stakes its place as the eighth hotel for the group in mainland China and the 20th in its global portfolio.

　　"We are delighted to officially open and introduce the Langham Place brand in this dynamic city," says Brett Butcher, chief executive officer of Langham Hospitality Group. "As a leading trading hub with 21st century infrastructure, Guangzhou represents an important milestone in our group's continuous growth in mainland China and we are well on track to grow our Langham Place brand in key destinations around the world."

　　To underscore its ideal location for corporate travellers, conference attendees, and holiday makers, Langham Place, Guangzhou is situated next to the Xingangdong metro station, and the shopping and commercial hub of Tian He is just10 minutes away; the hotel is a half-hour drive from Guangzhou South High Speed Railway station, and only 40 minutes from Guangzhou International Airport.