Kempinski Hotels News

Smura steps down as Kempinski chief executive
Kempinski Hotels has confirmed the surprise departure of chief executive Martin Smura. The hotelier will be replaced by Bernold Schroeder on an interim basis, effective immediately.

Kempinski adds two hotels in Switzerland
The company will take on the five-star Kempinski Palace Engelberg - Titlis Swiss Alps and a second, smaller, hotel located in the mountain resort village of Melchsee-Frutt.

Wiendieck to lead upcoming Kempinski Hotel Jinan
A native German, Christian Wiendieck started his Kempinski journey in 1997 in the food and beverage department at Kempinski Hotel Bristol Berlin.
Betro to lead Kempinski Hotel Aqaba Red Sea
Victor Betro has been appointed as the new general manager of the Kempinski Hotel Aqaba Red Sea. The industry leader has moved from the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai to the city on the southern coast of Jordan.

Breaking Travel News investigates: Private luxury on the Palm Jumeirah
With the Dubai hospitality market reawakening after the Covid-19-enforced slowdown, travellers are looking for something special to blow away the cobwebs. Here Breaking Travel News takes a look at some of the top-rated villas and private residences on the Palm Jumeriah – the perfect destination for the discerning holidaymaker
Kempinski reopens all hotels in China as Covid-19 lockdown recedes
Following early signs of a recovery in the hospitality sector and the continued easing of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions in China, Kempinski Hotels has reopened all its hotels in the country.

Kempinski boosts hygiene standards as hotels begin to reopen
As some hotels under the flag begin to reopen, the company said the new standards will keep properties in line with regional health and safety regulations as they evolve.

Breaking Travel News investigates: Fine dining on the Palm Jumeriah
With so much on offer it can be a challenge to keep up with the best culinary options on offer on the Palm Jumeirah. Here Breaking Travel News takes a tour of the best-of-the-best

Breaking Travel News investigates: Presidential suites of the Palm Jumeirah
With some of the most exclusive locations anywhere in the world on offer on the Palm Jumeirah, Breaking Travel News here takes a glimpse of where the global elite stay

Kempinski to rebrand two Schloss hotels in Europe
As part of a deal with 12. 18. Group, the Schloss Roxburghe in Scotland and the Schloss Fleesensee in the heart of the Mecklenburg Lake District will operate as Schloss Fleesensee Kempinski and Schloss Roxburghe Kempinski.

Breaking Travel News investigates: Spas of the Palm Jumeirah
Home to a dazzling around of luxury hospitality, the Palm Jumeirah is also an epicentre for spa travel in the Middle East. Here Breaking Travel News takes a look at what is on offer in this Arabian Gulf destination

Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok to open this spring
Situated within the newly developed Sindhorn Village in the upscale Langsuan neighbourhood and just steps away from the verdant Lumphini Park, the hotel is poised to redefine luxury hospitality in the most visited city in the world.