(Hong Kong, 23 February 2017) – Forbes Travel Guide has announced its annual Star Rating list, naming The Langham, Hong Kong a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star hotel once again. Acknowledged as one of the top 175 hotels in the world, The Langham, Hong Kong earns this prestigious accolade for the third consecutive year and one of only eight Five-Star properties in Hong Kong.

“We are honoured to be recognised with the Forbes Travel Guide's highest star rating, awarding only the best of the best. This is a true testament to the team's commitment in knowing our guests, building great memories and delivering service from the heart,” said Managing Director Shaun Campbell of The Langham, Hong Kong.

Evaluating the finest properties in the hospitality industry since 1958, the Five-Star rating is internationally recognised as the gold standard for travelers and tastemakers. It is a mark of true excellence by delivering exceptional travel experiences for guests. Forbes Travel Guide's professional anonymous inspectors travel the world to assess hotels, restaurants and spas regularly, evaluating up to 800 standards to determine a Star Rating thus establishing a global benchmark for luxury travel.

“We are delighted to recognise the 2017 Star Rating recipients, an exceptional collection of hotels, restaurants and spas that demonstrates a strong culture of service,” said Gerard J. Inzerillo, Chief Executive Officer of Forbes Travel Guide.

“In an online environment of confusion and clutter, Forbes Travel Guide is the most trusted source of information to assist guests in making informed decisions,” Inzerillo said. “These properties, the largest and most global group in the company's history, achieve an impeccable standard of excellence in hospitality, underscoring our overall mission of positively contributing to the international tourism industry as well as individual hotel experience. We are proud to congratulate everyone associated with the prestigious properties recognised today.”

For a detailed explanation of how Forbes Travel Guide compiles its Star ratings, visit
www.forbestravelguide.com/about/ratings.

For room reservations or enquiries, please call +852 2378 9988 or email tlhkg.resv@langhamhotels.com.

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About Forbes Travel Guide (www.forbestravelguide.com)

Forbes Travel Guide is the originator of the prestigious Five-Star Rating system, and has provided the travel industry's most comprehensive ratings and reviews of hotels, restaurants and spas since 1958. Forbes Travel Guide has a team of expert inspectors who anonymously evaluate properties against up to 800 rigorous and objective standards in 162 destinations across 42 countries. Forbes Travel Guide is the most prestigious standard for luxury hospitality worldwide.

About The Langham, Hong Kong (langhamhotels.com/hongkong)

The Langham, Hong Kong epitomises timeless European elegance and is located in the heart of vibrant Kowloon. Situated next to Canton Road in the Tsim Sha Tsui district, the hotel is surrounded by the luxury flagship stores of the world's most famous designer labels and mere minutes away from the historic Star Ferry with glittering Victoria Harbour as its backdrop. The hotel features 498 luxurious guest rooms and suites finished with the finest fabrics, hardwood floors, and hand-woven carpets, and fully equipped with Blissful Beds, iHome docking stations and wireless broadband internet connection. Attractions range from the legendary three Michelin-starred T'ang Court Cantonese restaurant, “The Langham Afternoon Tea with Wedgwood” at the Palm Court lobby lounge and artisanal cocktails at the award-winning bar concept from London called Artesian. Guests can relax at the rooftop swimming pool or retreat to The Langham Club lounge that offers all-day canapés and refreshments.