Kempinski Hotels News
Kempinski Hotels signs €500m partnership with 12.18. Group
Duesseldorf-based 12.18. Group and Kempinski Hotels have announced the launch of their luxury lifestyle concept, 7Pines Kempinski. The two partners have joined forces to create a new lifestyle hotel product for the luxury segment.
Kempinski signs for new Makkah, Saudi Arabia, property
Kempinski Hotels has announced a new luxury project in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. A signing ceremony with partner, Umm Al Qura for Development & Construction Company, took place at Emerald Palace Kempinski Dubai.
Rosberg appointed brand ambassador with Kempinski
Former Formula 1 world champion Nico Rosberg has become a brand ambassador for Kempinski Hotels. A contract with the motor sport star was signed alongside Martin Smura, chief executive officer of Kempinski, during a ceremony at the Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski in Munich.
Kempinski signs for third Cuba property
The European luxury hotel group has again signed a management contract with Grupo de Turismo Gaviota, the owning company behind both the Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski La Habana and Cayo Guillermo Resort Kempinski.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Grand Hotel Kempinski Vilnius, Lithuania
The benchmark for luxury hospitality in Lithuania, Grand Hotel Kempinski Vilnius has carved out an enviable niche in this fast-developing destination. Here Breaking Travel News editor, Chris O’Toole, takes a tour of the smallest property in the Kempinski portfolio
Schmidberger to offer culinary showcase at San Clemente Palace Kempinski
San Clemente Palace Kempinski Venice has announced an exclusive collaboration with guest chef Matthias Schmidberger, holder one Michelin star from Restaurant Cà d’Oro in St-Moritz.
Schestak takes up reins at Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok
Richard Schestak has been appointed as the new managing director at Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok. His leadership experience embraces luxury mixed used developments, hotels and residences with Fairmont and Raffles.
Ruge appointed general manager at Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko
Having worked in Germany, New York, Poland, Egypt, China, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, Ruge brings more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry to his new position.
Winkler appointed general manager at Fairmont the Palm
Kai Winkler has been appointed to the role of general manager with Fairmont the Palm in Dubai. Taking over leadership of the hotel, situated on the iconic Palm Jumeirah, the German national is a seasoned hotelier and brings more than two decades of experience to the role.
Simone handed leadership of two Kempinski properties in Kenya
Kempinski Hotels has announced Roberto Simone as the new general manager Villa Rosa Kempinski in Kenya. Described by the company as a well-rounded luxury hospitality professional, he will also take up leadership of the high-end tented camp in Masai Mara, Olare Mara Kempinski.
Strahm to lead Kempinski Hotel Guiyang, China
Christoph Strahm has been appointed as the new general manager at Kempinski Hotel Guiyang, China. A truly passionate Swiss hotelier, he joins this luxurious landmark hotel in the heart of the city Guiyang from Doha in Qatar, where he filled the role of the residence manager at Kempinski Residences & Suites.
Pracht appointed chief financial officer with Kempinski
Kempinski Hotels has appointed Michael Pracht to the role of chief financial officer and as member of the management board. As chief financial officer, Pracht will oversee the company’s finance and technical services on a corporate, regional and hotel level.