Abu Dhabi, 17 July 2013

Amid ongoing expansion in the region Kempinski Hotels has announced the appointment Bugra Berberoglu to the role of Senior Vice President of Regional Operations for India, Middle East & Africa. Mr. Berberoglu was promoted from his position as the General Manager of the landmark Abu Dhabi hotel, Emirates Palace, which is managed by Kempinski.

Kempinski Hotels, Europe's oldest luxury hotel brand, currently operates sixteen hotels in the Middle East, Africa, and India with plans to double its regional portfolio by 2015. Performance in the region continues to increase year on year and Beberoglu will assume responsibility for the overall operations of the region to ensure that Kempinski continues to maintain a premium on its growing portfolio of landmark properties. 

Commenting on his new role Berberoglu stated "This region has been a key driver in the successful expansion of Kempinski's global portfolio and contributes more than one third of its overall revenues, with Abu Dhabi's Emirates Palace being the highest fee-earning properties for the company.  I will now work with all the hotels in the region to ensure a consistent delivery of Kempinski luxury standards, and secure our position as a key player in this region."  

A graduate of the Ecole Hotelière de Lausanne, Berberoglu joined Kempisnki in 2004, when he was appointed General Manager at Kempinski Hotel N'Djamena in Chad, overseeing its opening.  Following his time in Chad he was appointed General Manager in charge of the opening of Djibouti Palace Kempinski, and eventually moved on to become the General Manager of Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea and Area Director for the Levant, before taking on his most recent position as General Manager at Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi in June 2011.

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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 79 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 comprises 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 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 hotels.

For more information contact:
Ms. Lashley Pulsipher
Regional Director of Public Relations - India, Middle East & Africa
Kempinski Hotels SA
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tel +971 4 4281544 · Mobile +971 50 6405903
lashley.pulsipher@kempinski.com

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