Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) announced the appointment of Nick Downing as general manager of The Langham, Custom House, Bangkok which is slated to open late next year.
In this key leadership role, Downing will oversee the highly anticipated opening of the riverside retreat in the latter part of 2026.
LHG regional vice-president for operations in Asia Sherona Shng remarked that this particular appointment is a clear statement of intent.
According to Shng: “The Langham, Custom House, Bangkok will be one of the most distinctive and desirable hotels in the region. Nick’s ability to elevate properties into cultural icons, with a focus on people, partnerships and place, makes him the ideal person to bring the extraordinary hotel to life.”
Meet Nick Downing
A longtime veteran of the luxury hospitality sector, Downing brings over three decades of expertise garnered across Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Indian Ocean.
He is renowned for shaping new luxury hotels into standout destinations for discerning global travellers.
Most recently, as general manager of The Siam, Bangkok, he led the independent urban resort to international acclaim, including a position on the World’s 50 Best Hotels list and a three-key Michelin listing.
