Kempinski Hotel Harbin, 8 April 2017 – Kempinski Hotels today celebrates 120 years of delivering rich and meaningful experiences to its guests with ‘Ignite the Night’, a series of festivities designed to enchant and delight guests, as Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group marks this milestone anniversary.

A symbolic ode to Kempinski Hotels’ heritage, ‘Ignite the Night’ launched with bespoke celebrations at Kempinski Hotel Harbin on the afternoon of 8 April 2017

Beginning with a 6 km hike to the Jinhewan wetland Park, more than 80 VIPs attended the cocktail party to celebrate with the hotel management team. The guests highly appreciated the event and gave very positive feedback.

Kempinski Hotel Harbin advocates green travel and energy saving, the general Manager of the hotel, Toby Huang, mentioned ‘It is such a pleasure to celebrate with our guest on this special day. Hiking is aimed to follow one of our brand commitments ‘Savoir Vivre’. 120 years anniversary is the milestone of the brand, and means a lot to our hotel. We will contine to provide outstanding services to our guest. ’

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.

Commenting on this milestone anniversary, 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, such as the Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin, the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, and the Çirağan Palace Kempinski in Instanbul. The brand is synonymous with elegant European service, blended with the individual culture and traditions of each destination.

As well as 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.

"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," concludes Mr Semer.  “Whilst 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 to be announced in due course.   

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 manages a portfolio of 75 five-star hotels and residences 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 comprises historic landmark properties, award-winning urban lifestyle hotels, outstanding resorts, and prestigious residences. Each one is imbued with the quality guests have come to expect from Kempinski while embracing the cultural traditions of its location. Kempinski is a founding member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands.

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About 'Travel in Style' Competition:

To celebrate its 120th anniversary, Kempinski Hotels is offering guests the chance to win an exclusive 10-night trip for two people, in three Kempinski hotels, including flights, limousine transfers and suite accommodation. Entry to the competition is open to everyone who books a stay at any Kempinski hotel, between 8 April 2017 and 31 July 2017, and signs up to Kempinski DISCOVERY loyalty programme, or is already a member. More details available from 8 April at www.kempinski.com.

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