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Massimo Brancaleoni Joins Kempinski Hotels as Chief Commercial Officer
Kempinski Hotels | September 12, 2024
Geneva, 12 September 2024 –The luxury hospitality group Kempinski Hotels is proud to announce the arrival of Massimo Brancaleoni as of 1 November 2024. Amanda Elder steps down to pursue other opportunities. An Italian national, Massimo Brancaleoni, who most recently held the position of Senior Vice President Sales and Revenues at Silversea Cruises, brings over 25 years of commercial experience to his new role as Chief Commercial Officer. He has a proven track record of leading large teams and developing profitable global sales strategies. Massimo spent a significant part of his career, a total of 20 years, with the cruise ship company ...
Kempinski Hotels Appoints Barbara Muckermann as Group Chief Executive Officer
Kempinski | May 21, 2024
Geneva, 21 May 2024 — Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group Kempinski Hotels announces today the appointment of Barbara Muckermann as Chief Executive Officer. Muckermann previously was responsible for leading Silversea Cruises (part of Royal Caribbean Group), the world’s largest ultra-luxury and expedition cruise line. She joins the iconic global luxury hospitality brand with 82 hotels in 36 countries at an exciting time, as Kempinski prepares for impressive growth in new regions worldwide and more spectacular properties on the horizon. Kempinski is proud of its 127-year tradition and the associated high standard of quality which the...
The David Kempinski Tel Aviv Opens in Israel
April 13, 2022
Tel Aviv - April 12, 2022 – Kempinski Hotels announces the highly anticipated opening of The David Kempinski Tel Aviv, the brand's 80th global opening and the first property in Israel. Housed in a 34-story skyscraper designed by Feigin Architects, the 250-room-and-suite property opens to guests today, on the heels of the recent announcement of Israel's borders opening to international tourism. With the Kempinski brand's devotion to five-star service and accommodation, The David Kempinski Tel Aviv will undoubtedly become the standard-bearer for the city’s luxury hotel offerings. Among the property's highlights are 56 suites of unpr...
The David Kempinski Tel Aviv Set to Open in March 2022
The David Kempinski Tel Aviv | January 24, 2022
Tel Aviv – January 24, 2022 – Kempinski Hotels announces the long-anticipated opening of The David Kempinski Tel Aviv, the luxury hospitality brand’s 80th global opening and first property in Israel. Housed in the newest skyscraper erected along the city’s iconic Mediterranean Sea promenade, the 250-room-and-suite property is set to open to guests in March 2022, fresh upon the opening of Israel’s international borders to tourism. Centrally located across the street from the seaside boardwalk and promenade, and within walking distance to the city’s famed outdoor food markets and dynamic urban center, The David Kempinski Tel Avi...
San Clemente Palace Kempinski Turns to Knowcross Technology to Open Post Pandemic
Knowcross | August 5, 2020
London Aug 5, 2020 - KNOWCROSS, the global leader in providing service quality and optimization solutions for hotels, is excited to share that the San Clemente Palace Kempinski Venice, has chosen to implement the Knowcross platform, to help improve staff communication, better compliance to new safety guidelines and increase overall operational efficiencies. This addition further strengthens Knowcross’ resolve to help and partner with hotels as they look to reopen post the pandemic across the globe. Located on the private island of San Clemente, only minutes away from Piazza San Marco, the San Clemente Palace Kempinski is a proud member o...
Victor Betro Appointed as New General Manager of Kempinski Hotel Aqaba Red Sea, Jordan
Kempinski Hotel Aqaba Red Sea | August 3, 2020
Aqaba, Jordan, 3 August 2020 – From the golden dunes of the Arabian Desert to the azure shores of the Red Sea: Victor Betro has been appointed as the new General Manager of Aqaba’s prominent luxury hotel, Kempinski Hotel Aqaba Red Sea, and has moved from the Palm Island in Dubai to the aquatic city of Aqaba - Jordan’s only southern beachfront city located on the Red Sea Riviera. Victor started his career path with Hyatt International back in 2005 in the food and beverage team at Hyatt Regency Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, followed by a position in the same field at Grand Hyatt Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Switching from operations to the r...
Kempinski Hotels Reopens All Its Hotels in China Following the Lessening of Lockdowns
Kempinski | May 18, 2020
Beijing, 18 May 2020 – Following early signs of recovery and eased lockdowns after the coronavirus spread in China, Kempinski Hotels has reopened all its hotels in the country. New strict safety and hygiene procedures have been put in place to comply with local government authorities and WHO guidelines to guarantee guests’ and employees’ safety and wellbeing. In addition, innovative services have been introduced as a business enhancement and guest experiences. ‘Our hotels in China have done great work in ensuring the health and safety of our guests and employees during the past weeks and months, and we are closely following the r...
Wafik Youssef Appointed Vice President Operations, Middle East & Africa at Kempinski Hotels
Kempinski | February 26, 2020
Dubai, 26 February 2020 – Wafik Youssef has been appointed Vice President Operations, Middle East & Africa at Kempinski Hotels, taking over from his predecessor, Michael Sorgenfrey. A leader with great operational aptitude, strong strategic planning skills and financial acumen, Wafik has been with the luxury hotel group for the past ten years. More recently, he held the role of Regional Director of Operations, Middle East & Africa, where his contribution has been instrumental in setting performance standards and driving quality and compliance throughout the MEA region. Wafik started his hospitality career in Egypt almost twen...
