Breaking Travel News chats with Ralph Radtke, general manager of the Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul, as the historic property is honoured with the title of World’s Leading Heritage Hotel at the World Travel Awards.

Ralph Radtke, regional vice president with European hotel brand Kempinski, speaks to Breaking Travel News as San Clemente Palace Kempinski Venice is honoured with the title of World’s Leading Palace Hotel by the World Travel Awards.

Breaking Travel News speaks to Ralph Radtke, general manager and regional vice president, and Neslihan Şen, director of public relations at Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul, at the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony in Athens, Greece.

Kempinski Hotel Muscat has opened its doors to guests from around the world. As a key part of Kempinski’s Middle Eastern growth strategy, the hotel aims to blend the brand’s timeless European elegance with Omani traditions and hospitality.

Newly appointed to the role, Martin Cramer, general manager of Emirates Palace, talks to Breaking Travel News at ITB Berlin. Chatting to editor Chris O’Toole, he discusses his ambitions for the job, the role of the prestigious property in the Abu Dhabi tourism sector, and how its all-important source markets continue to evolve.

The five-star Kempinski Hotel Bahia in Estepona, Marbella, has announced that the redesign of their lobby and culinary venues will begin at the end of this year, as part of an extensive investment in the hotel.