
Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) has appointed Kevin Robinson as Chief Operating Officer, effective April 14, 2025. Robinson returns to the Group after previously leading The Langham, Chicago during its pre-opening phase in 2011. Bringing over 30 years of experience, he will lead day-to-day operations across LHG’s expanding global portfolio.
Experience and career background
Robinson’s career spans senior leadership roles at Westin and Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, with operational and strategic expertise across international markets, including Egypt, the Caribbean, and the United States. He later founded and managed Aparium Hotel Group, overseeing a portfolio of independent properties. Following his exit from Aparium, Robinson provided advisory services to independent luxury hotel owners in the US, focusing on new developments and innovative guest concepts.
“Kevin’s industry expertise and proven ability to build relationships with hotel owners and create and implement new guest offerings make him the ideal leader to guide our operations,”. “His blend of corporate discipline and entrepreneurial agility aligns perfectly with our global growth strategy, which centers on increasing our managed property count to 100 hotels by 2040 while continuing to strengthen our ties with clients and deliver elevated hospitality experiences.” – Bob van den Oord, CEO of Langham Hospitality Group
Robinson will report directly to van den Oord and oversee operational readiness as LHG prepares to manage an expanded portfolio, including supervising future hotel openings.