Kempinski

Switzerland-based luxury hotel company Kempinski announced that it is adding 6,000 rooms in Beijing through a joint venture with the Beijing Tourism Group. The first 1,200 rooms will…

Sitting in the office of Capt. Mahmoud Abu Sheikha, GM of the Royal Yacht Club of Jordan, a photograph of Aqaba taken in the 1980’s grabbed my attention. It showed a sun-kissed…

Sitting in the office of Capt. Mahmoud Abu Sheikha, GM of the Royal Yacht Club of Jordan, a photograph of Aqaba taken in the 1980’s grabbed my attention. It showed a sun-kissed…

Yanqi Island, the MICE destination close to Beijing, has reopened for the summer. Located 60km north of downtown Beijing, within Yanqi Lake, the island features a 594-room…

The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Azerbaijan is keen to boost its tourist numbers from this region. This is evident from key initiatives carried out such as regional roadshows…

Three Kempinski IT directors have won awards at an event in Dubai honouring 100 individuals who demonstrated excellence and achievement in shaping the regional IT landscape.  Part of…

EDIE RODRIGUEZ has been named as Crystal Cruises' new president & chief executive offer, following Genting Hong Kong's acquisition of the company. Ms Rodriguez has previously held…

MARIO HARDY has been confirmed as the new chief executive officer of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA). The move marks a promotion for Hardy, who has served as PATA's chief…

Kempinski Hotels has mutually agreed to end its management contract of London’s The Stafford Hotel. The hotel chain will continue to take reservations for the London hotel until 10…

Kempinski has unveiled its first branded spa concept in China. Located at the Kempinski Hotel Chongqing, the new Kempinski The Spa Chongqing has been developed in partnership with…

HARISH MYSORE has been appointed as Sabre's new senior vice president of strategy & business development. With more than 20 years of experience, Mysoré previously served as senior…

Kempinski's largest property in China will open to guests in May 2014. The Yanqi Lake Kempinski Hotel Beijing will be set on 14km² of land on the shores of the Yanqi Lake,…

Kempinski is expanding in the populous Yangtze River Delta region of China, with the launch of its first hotel the city of Yixing. Located in eastern China's Jiangsu province, close…

Kempinski is to put food and beverage at the forefront of its strategies, it has announced. The hotel chain is to become a ‘food-driven’ company in recognition that F&B sales…

Kempinski Hotels has taken over the management of the Gran Meliá Hotel in Shanghai. The hotel, located in the city's Lujiazui financial district, opened in February 2010 under the…

Berlin is increasingly becoming of the most attractive tourism destinations for GCC people, with the number of Gulf visitors to the Germany city jumping by nearly 43% in 2012, said a…

Kempinski will make its debut in Shanghai later this year with the launch of The One Executive Suites. Set to launch in second half of 2012, The One Executive Suites will be an all-suite…

Airline and hotel news from Africa's tourism product. Kempinski signs Nairobi hotel Kempinski Hotels has announced it will expand its Africa portfolio with a new property in…