Created in 1897, Kempinski Hotels is Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group. Today the Kempinski Group operates 82 hotels and residences in 35 countries and currently has more than 26 prestigious projects under development around the globe. The portfolio comprises historic landmark properties, award-winning urban lifestyle hotels, outstanding resorts and prestigious residences.
Kempinski the Boulevard Dubai and Kempinski Central Avenue Dubai, formerly Address Boulevard and Address Dubai Mall respectively. The addition of these two landmark properties to the Kempinski portfolio significantly expands the brand’s presence in Dubai. Rising 72 storeys high, Kempinski The Boulevard Dubai is a beacon of luxury in the heart of Downtown Dubai. The urban resort is home to 198 well-appointed rooms and suites and a collection of elegant residences, with neutral tones contemporary décor that reflect the rich ambiance of modern Dubai. The bustle of modern Dubai melts away in the 760-sq-m spa, a sanctuary of calm where body and mind are nourished. Outside, three swimming pools dotted with palm trees create an oasis of greenery. Steps away, Kempinski Hotel Central Avenue Dubai with its 245 luxurious rooms and suites is conveniently connected to The Dubai Mall. Innovative dining venues offer an irresistible selection of culinary styles, from modern Middle Eastern cuisine, afternoon tea to home-style international dining. A place of tranquillity, self-discovery and renewal, the award-winning spa has an equally tantalising selection of signature rituals and treatments designed to enhance wellbeing. In addition to the two new properties, Kempinski Residences The Creek Dubai will open in 2025 as the first standalone Kempinski private residence.
Kempinski Bahrain Harbour and The Residences at Kempinski Bahrain Harbour, will occupy one of three signature towers that are part of the mixed-use Bahrain Harbour development. The property will boast 74 guestrooms situated on the upper floors and an additional 186 Kempinski branded residences spread across the rest of the building, which is expected to open its doors by the end of 2025. Elegant and luxuriously appointed rooms and suites will be one of the highest towers in the Kingdom, offering elevated views across the marina and Manama skyline from floor-to ceiling windows and private balconies. Guests will also have access to a stunning rooftop swimming pool offering remarkable views, spa and wellness facilities, a fully equipped panoramic gym, tennis courts, and a business centre, meetings and events facilities. “At Bahrain Harbour, we have created a new community for global citizens, where innovative architecture, world class dining and luxury waterfront living provide a prime residential destination,” says Majed Al-Khan, CEO, Infracorp. Bahrain International Airport and the King Fahd Causeway connecting Bahrain to Al Khobar in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are just a 15-minute drive away.
Kempinski Hotels unveils plans for chic ski resort in Romania’s Carpathian Mountains, that will transform the town of Poiana Brasov into a must-visit destination for trail-blazing travellers. With 120 guestrooms, Kempinski Poiana Brasov Mountain resort will be the first five-star hotel in the Transylvania region and the debut Kempinski address in Romania. A collection of 120 lakeside rooms and suites in the main hotel will be augmented by extensive spa and wellness facilities that will tap into the healing powers of the mountain landscape, while three dining outlets will showcase the flavours of the Romanian and international cuisine. A conference centre and events space with stunning mountain views provide a blank canvas for spectacular corporate events and summer weddings. Guests staying at Kempinski Poiana Brasov Mountain resort will have direct access to almost 24 km of ski slopes on the flanks of the Postăvarul Massif, one of the most picturesque areas of wilderness in Central Europe. The nearby medieval city of Brasov is home to gothic churches, cobbled streets and baroque townhouses that evoke the essence of Transylvania. In less than 45 minutes, guests can reach some of the other must-see sights of Romania, including Bran Castle, home of Count Dracula.
When it opens in 2027, The Apurva Kempinski Ubud will become the second Kempinski resort in Bali. The 160 elegantly appointed rooms and villas will cascade down the jungle-covered slopes around a magnificent open-sided lobby lounge where guests will be immersed in Indonesia’s rich cultural heritage. Accommodation includes spacious rooms and suites, panoramic Cliff Villas complete with outdoor decks and private pools seamlessly integrated into the natural surroundings.
Kempinski Hotels has been named operator of a unique new luxury beachfront residences and resort, located on one of the last remaining pristine stretches of the award-winning Grace Bay Beach in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands. Kempinski Grace Bay discreetly set in a quiet, undeveloped 11-acre stretch of Grace Bay Beach, these luxury residences and resort feature 431 feet of white sand beachfront. Kempinski Grace Bay will feature a premium offering of luxury amenities as well as new-to-the island services for discerning guests and owners to enjoy.
Cape Town, South Africa, 28 February 2026 – World Travel Market (WTM) Africa 2026 is positioning responsible tourism as an industry benchmark and a defining pillar of the show, taking place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from 13–15 April.
SOFIA, Bulgaria, 8–10 February, 2026— Europe Congress officially opened its 2026 event season with MCE Central & Eastern Europe in Sofia, Bulgaria on 8–10 February. Tailored specifically to MICE service providers in Central & Eastern Europe, the focused B2B forum facilitated meetings between suppliers and high-quality buyers with upcoming business in the region.
From 3–5 March 2026, ITB Berlin celebrates its 60th anniversary. Spanning 160,000 sqm, welcoming exhibitors from 180+ countries and regions and attracting over 100,000 travel professionals, ITB Berlin remains the world’s leading B2B travel trade show and a global hub for industry dialogue and cooperation.
Georgia has been appointed Official Partner Destination of ITB China 2026, taking place from 26–28 May 2026 in Shanghai, underscoring its strategic focus on the Chinese outbound travel market and a new phase of cooperation in destination promotion, industry exchange, and business matchmaking.
Minor Hotels is a global group operating 530 hotels and resorts located in 56 countries. The Minor Hotels group was founded in 1978 by William Heinicke, and today the company's portfolio includes such regional hotel brands as Anantara, Avani, Oaks, Tivoli, NH Collection, NH, nhow, Elewana, as well as a number of others.
East Mediterranean International Tourism and Travel Exhibition - EMITT, the leader exhibition in its region and one of the five biggest tourism exhibitions in the world, is a tourism summit which presents new businesses and cooperation opportunities to the industry for the last 26 years.
MICE event organization Europe Congress has developed an exciting program of B2B events for 2024, bringing together international buyers and regional solution providers at five events in Salzburg, Valencia, Helsinki, Prague and Palma de Mallorca.