Abu Dhabi, UAE 3 September, 2007; Fast rising German pop sensation Milk & Honey were hosted by Emirates Palace last week, where they spent four days filming the iconic luxury property for an exclusive program to be aired on German national channel, Pro 7 TV in September. 

The pop duo, along with Pro 7 TV producers, specifically selected Emirates Palace as the backdrop for the production, noting the award-winning luxury hotel's unrivalled luxury and exquisite aesthetics.  Filming took place over three days and covered everything from the rooms, suites and public areas to the many dining venues, recreation facilities and stunning Anantara Spa, culminating in a personalized tour of Abu Dhabi in the Emirates Palace Rolls Royce Phantom.  A particular highlight for the group was the hotel Auditorium, where they performed sound tests during the filming, notably impressed by the acoustics and audio equipment. 

General Manager of Emirates Palace, Mr. Noel Massoud was delighted to host the group, saying, "It was a pleasure to host Milk & Honey and the crew of Pro 7 TV at Emirates Palace and trust we have shown them the unique, warm, generous and luxurious hospitality experience for which the hotel has become known. Germany is a key market for both the hotel and Abu Dhabi and we are delighted to have been given this opportunity to showcase the property directly to this audience with the lovely assistance of Milk & Honey". 

Aside from the filming at Emirates Palace, Milk & Honey members Anne Ross and Manel Filali were in town to finalize a management contract that will pave the way for the distribution of their songs in the local market. The group's first single, Habibi, is currently number 16 in the German pop charts, and has been receiving extensive airtime all across Eastern Europe as well as in music channels throughout the Arab world. 

www.emiratespalace.com / www.kempinski.com

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Editors Note:
Built as an iconic landmark showcasing Arabian culture and hospitality at its finest, Emirates Palace has created an enviable niche in the luxury resort industry, welcoming holiday makers from all over the world and giving them a truly memorable leisure experience by providing luxurious facilities and amenities in comfortable surroundings and superior and personalized service.  

Situated on a 1.3 km stretch of private beach and surrounded by hectares of manicured lawns, Emirates Palace comprises 394 luxury rooms and suites and a variety of fine dining options. The resort's leisure facilities include two intricately landscaped swimming pools, a spa, tennis courts, and two state of the art fitness centres. Emirates Palace houses the most luxurious and technologically advanced meeting facilities in the region which include an auditorium with 1,100 seats, a main ballroom that can accommodate up to 2500 guests, over 40 meeting rooms, a Media Centre and a Business Centre.

Emirates Palace, since its inception, has quickly established an enviable reputation in the industry, winning many prestigious industry awards including -- Best Conference/Convention Center, Best 5-Star Leisure Hotel, Best 5-Star Business/Corporate Hotel - at the MENA Travel Awards 2007, considered the most prestigious and highly coveted industry recognition programme in the region.

About Kempinski
In 2007, Kempinski Hotels is celebrating 110 years of history, exclusivity and distinctive luxury. During this time, Kempinski hotels have hosted international celebrities, witnessed meetings between the world's leaders and been a part of creating history around the globe. Experience Kempinski's unique heritage at one of the group's prestigious properties in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, South America and Asia. 

About Global Hotel Alliance
Global Hotel Alliance currently comprises 7 luxury brands encompassing 153 upscale and luxury hotels with over 46,000 rooms in 39 different countries. Each brand is a key player in their main region of operation: Kempinski in Europe, Middle East and Africa, Omni in North America, Pan Pacific in the Pacific Rim, The Leela Group in India, Dusit in Thailand, Landis in Taiwan and China, and Marco Polo in China and Hong Kong.  GHA will continue to grow to include selected hotel brands in those regions not currently covered by the alliance. 

For more information please contact: 
Kempinski Hotels - Sandra Mazuka
E-mail: Sandra.Mazuka@kempinski.com
Tel : 050-818 7793

Stefanie Branke
TRACCS Public Relations
E-mail: stefanie.branke@traccs.net  
Tel: +971 4 367 25 30

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