The Concierge: A Behind-the-Scenes Tour of The Langham, London - Business Traveler USA

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The Concierge: A Behind-the-Scenes Tour of The Langham, London

Head Concierge Rashid Ali shares some of his most extravagant requests, and he takes us to the birthplace of afternoon tea

May 15, 2023

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Rashid Ali, veteran head concierge at The Langham, London, gives Business Traveler a tour of the storied property, which has welcomed guests since 1865. “When I first started,” he says, “Google was the Yellow Pages, and our speed dial was your memory.”

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