HONG KONG (December 2, 2011) – International luxury hotel operator, Langham Hospitality Group has signed a management agreement for Eaton Luxe, Nirwana Bali which is set to open in 2014, marking the brand’s first extension into resorts. The property will form a key component in the integrated resort hub of Nirwana Bali.
 
The deal with developer Bakrieland Hotels & Resorts for the 178-room property will be built in close proximity to the award-winning Greg Norman-designed Nirwana Bali Golf Course. It will include a wedding chapel, an infinity swimming pool as well as a ballroom and extensive meeting facilities. The property will feature Eaton Luxe’s signature elements, offering luxury in a sophisticated contemporary environment. The experience will include the T Bar and Lounge that forms part of the property’s social scene.  
 
Brett Butcher, Chief Executive Officer, Langham Hospitality Group said: “The introduction of Eaton Luxe in conjunction with our new partners, Bakrieland Hotels & Resorts, marks a milestone in the development of the Eaton brand. It marries the comfort and convenience of Eaton Luxe into an integrated resort environment with luxury that impresses but never intimidates. Perfect for the traveler visiting Bali who’s seeking a sophisticated and contemporary environment.”
 
Marudi Surachman, President Director, Bakrieland Hotels & Resorts said: “We’re delighted to be working with Langham Hospitality Group to bring Eaton Luxe to Nirwana Bali – the hottest new hub for MICE and leisure on the island. Eaton Luxe’s luxury platform combined with its comfort and convenience is highly-regarded and perfect for the traveler we are targeting.”
 
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 24 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.