Kempinski

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Kempinski is the oldest luxury hotel collection in the world and the only truly European luxury hotel group, having acquired its first property in 1897. Kempinski Hotels, the trading name for Kempinski Aktiengesellschaft, is an independent German delisted AG, which is involved in a number of hotel and hospitality related businesses, including conference, catering and hotel supplies. Kempinski Hotels now owns and operates an international portfolio of 52 hotels. A further 28 hotels are either under final development or construction in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Latin America.Today Kempinski is one of the best Hotel chains in the World, and is majority owned by the Crown Property Bureau of Thailand. Kempinski is also a Member of the Global Hotel Alliance with Rydges Hotels and Wyndham Hotels and Resorts. The CEO of Kempinski is Mr. Reto Witwer from Switzerland (2006). Kempinski Hotels and Resorts has also many Hotels listed as Members of The Leading Hotels of the World. Kempinski also manages the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi,one of the world's best and most expensive Hotels. This Hotel is a real gem. The Emirates Palace can also described as " The Jewel in the Crown " . The Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi was build at a cost of around 3bn US-Dollar. The Building is owned by the UAE Government. The building has garnered iconic status with Hotel lovers around the Globe. The Design is of Inspiration of a original arabic/oriental Palace. This Hotel is a must for every serious Hotel aficionado.