Kempinski celebrates 120th anniversary

Marsa Malaz Kempinski The Pearl-Doha celebrated the 120th anniversary of Kempinski Hotels, Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group, with the launching of ‘Ignite the Night’, a series of festivities designed to enchant and delight guests.Marsa Malaz Kempinski and Kempinski Residences & Suites “stand united in celebrating 120 years of Kempinski.” The event showcased Kempinski’s key values – European luxury and elegance, as guests “travelled along a journey, discovering how Kempinski became and what it stands for today.”Wissam Suleiman, cluster general manager for Kempinski’s Doha properties, said: “We are honoured to share this momentous evening with respected media and business partners alike as we celebrate 120 years of the oldest luxury hotel brand to date.“With two properties in Doha, we are able to cater to both visiting and long-term guests, showing that hospitality isn’t a mere visit but rather a comforting stay no matter the time period. With such diverse properties and guests, we as hotelier are honoured to be able to implement Kempinski’s heritage and key fundamentals to each and every guest that is welcomed.”The 120th anniversary celebrations will also see the launch of the Kempinski Travel in Style Competition, offering the chance to win an exclusive 10-night trip for two people in three Kempinski hotels, including flights, limousine transfers, and suite accommodation.Markus Semer, chairman of the Management Board and CEO of Kempinski Hotels, said: “After 120 years, we’re delighted to pay tribute to an extraordinary past, and herald an exciting future. Our founder, Berthold Kempinski, paved the way for a new standard of hospitality, based on timeless European elegance and impeccable service.  “He created venues that introduced guests to new experiences, in unique and original surroundings, and his innovative and entrepreneurial approach has remained the inspiration for our development over the years.”Today, Kempinski manages and operates some of the world’s most iconic hotels like the Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin, the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, and the Cira?an Palace Kempinski in Istanbul. The brand is synonymous with elegant European service, blended with the individual culture and traditions of each destination.Aside from the 120th anniversary, 2017 also marks the return of Kempinski to the Americas with the opening of Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski La Habana, Cuba’s first five-star luxury hotel. Housed in one of Old Havana’s most iconic buildings, the hotel will be “the newest star in the Kempinski constellation.”Semer added: “We have spent 120 years exploring the world, creating a constellation of remarkable havens to which guests can travel and stay in style, and we haven’t lost our thirst for discovery. “While we value and preserve our traditions, we will continue to develop new and innovative approaches to hospitality, so while celebrating our past this year, we can also look forward to a bright future.”Further information on ‘Ignite the Night’ 120th anniversary celebrations will be announced soon.