Kempinski Hotels honoured with “The Best Luxury Hotel Brand” at the Voyage 10th Year Anniversary Travel Brand Annual Awards on 6th March, 2014

Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai Wins “The Best New Opening Hotel”, Owner of Kempinski Hotel Haitang Bay Sanya Wins “Best Hotel Top Star” and Kempinski Hotel Yinchuan Wins “The Best MICE hotel”

Shanghai, 2014-03-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Kempinski Hotels, Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group, has been honoured with the prestigious “The Best Luxury Hotel Brand” at the Voyage 10th Year Anniversary Travel Brand Annual Awards on 6th March, 2014 at Shanghai Science Hall. The awards celebrate the highest level of achievement by Hotels and their operating sectors.

Kempinski Hotels stood out from its competitors across China with Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai receiving “The Best New Opening Hotel” and Kempinski Hotel Yinchuan as “The Best MICE hotel”.

Additionally, Mr. Li Niming, owner of Kempinski Hotel Haitang Bay Sanya was awarded as “Best Hotel Top Star”. Mr Li is widely recognised by Voyage for his outstanding contribution to promote Chinese wood culture, creating a connection from nature to the overall guest experience at the hotel.

Voyage is one of the leading travel magazines in China with an international vision and passion to explore the world. Each award is voted and generated online by professional business and leisure travelers, well-rounded leaders of the industry as well as top media recommendations. “This is a remarkable achievement for Kempinski Hotels and we look forward to exceeding our guest expectations year after year”, said Michael Henssler, President of Kempinski China.

About Kempinski Hotels
Created in 1897, Kempinski Hotels is Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group. Kempinski’s rich heritage of impeccable personal service and superb hospitality is complemented by the exclusivity and individuality of its properties. Kempinski now comprises a portfolio of 73 five-star hotels in 30 countries and continues to add new properties in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Each one reflects the strength and success of the Kempinski brand without losing sight of its heritage. The portfolio consists of historic landmark properties, award-winning urban lifestyle hotels, outstanding resorts and prestigious residences. Each one imbues the quality guests have come to expect from Kempinski while also embracing the cultural traditions of its location. Furthermore, Kempinski is a founding member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotels.

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Media Contact

Ivy Li, Regional PR Manager of China
Kempinski Hotels
S108, 1/F, Lufthansa Center

Tel +86 10 8454 3788 ext. 278
E-mail: ivy.li@kempinski.com

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Photos: From left to right: Philip Erne, GM of Kempinski Yinchuan Hotel, Ivy Li, Regional PR Manager China & David Traynor, Director of Sales & Marketing, Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai

Photos: From left to right: Philip Erne, GM of Kempinski Yinchuan Hotel, Ivy Li, Regional PR Manager China & David Traynor, Director of Sales & Marketing, Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai