Langham Hospitality Group is introducing a new upscale global hotel brand: Cordis Hotels and Resorts. A new generation of curated hotels devoted to the guests’ needs and wellbeing, Cordis derives its name from the Latin term meaning “heart.” Its holistic concept focuses on core pillars: intuitive service, connectivity, sophistication and a sense of community.

“Building on the successes of Langham Hotels and Resorts, we saw the need to create a collection of international upscale hotels and resorts that will deliver what our guests desire: personalized and efficient services, seamless technology, and authentic experiences in the best locations around the world,” said Robert Warman, CEO, Langham Hospitality Group.

“Each Cordis hotel will be individual in style, architecture and design, all of which will be reflective of its location and culture, and tailored to the requirements of our guests, from the corporate travelers to honeymooners to multi-generational families,” Warman said.

The Cordis portfolio will include new designs, resorts and contemporary residences, developed through a combination of new-build and conversion projects in key cities in Asia and North America, with the first hotel expected to fly the Cordis flag this year in Hong Kong.

Cordis has signed management agreements and letters of intent to open eight hotels in seven cities within the next three years. In addition to the Hong Kong property, the portfolio will include five hotels in China, and one each in Bali (Indonesia,) Colombo (Sri Lanka.) Other cities targeted for future Cordis hotels include London, New York, Miami, Los Angeles, Orlando, San Francisco, Dubai, Singapore and Bangkok.