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 80 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 Nile Hotel is offering exclusive packages in celebration of Eid. Enjoy one of the following Eid packages from 10 – 20 October 2013:
Madina Deluxe Room (double): EGP 1,499
Madina Junior Suite (double): EGP 1,699
Packages include:
- Breakfast for two guests
- Set menu for lunch or dinner for two guests
- Complimentary parking for one car per room
- 10% discount at F&B outlets
- Madina Deluxe Room upgrade to Nile Deluxe Room
- Rates include taxes and service charges
For Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay: EGP 1600 per double room per night on half board basis, inclusive of taxes and service charges.
1. Which Kempinski location is your favorite and why?
I have many favourites: our beautiful resort in Soma Bay where you enjoy eternal sun shine and the perfect beach. The Stafford in London – it is English in every possible sense and a stone throw away from everything that is important to me. The Adlon in Berlin – a historic landmark. Ciragan Palace in Istanbul and Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, where you enjoy not only the greatest locations but unprecedented luxury as well.
2. If you were to spend a whole day at the Kempinski as a guest, how would you spend it?
I would definitely start my day at the amazing rooftop pool and enjoy the stunning view, follow that with a chocolate bath at our spa, then go to my room and enjoy the most comfortable bed in town, while ordering my in private room service lunch served by my own personal butler, and enjoying a chick flick or a good thriller.
Wrap up my day with a sumptuous meal at Osmanly, Cairo’s number one Turkish restaurant, follow that by a night at Cloud 11, Cairo’s newest and most selective night spot. I can’t wait for the Kempinski Royal Maxim Palace opening soon in New Cairo, where I will be presented with even more options to become what I would like to call a “Kemprincess” – simple delightful luxury without having to even ask for it.
3.Tell us a little about your past PR experience.
I have been doing public relations since the age of seven! We all actually do on a daily basis, one way or another. For me, it’s a passion and it gives me a great pleasure to feel that I can contribute to a brand I strongly believe in.
4. If there is one piece of advice you can give upcoming entrepreneurs, what would it be?
Be Passionate about your job. Do something you are completely fond of and put your heart in it.
5. Since you’re located in Garden City, how has the recent protests and clashes affected your business?
As the 2011 uprisings took place, the national industry of tourism declined. In 2011, visitors decreased by 37%. The number of visitors was nine million in 2011 while it was over 14 million in 2010. This has had an influence on all other areas, which ranges from travel accommodation to car rental, air transportation, health and wellness and tourist attractions, with value growth rates across the board declining to double digit territory. Tourism operators introduced heavy discounts in order to drain tourists back and prices remained low at the beginning of 2012 .
It tends to take its toll on all areas, not just Garden City, yet Egypt was known throughout its history as a destination for tourists and travelers since it was visited by “Herodotus” during the ancient times, when he was shocked by the vast difference between Egypt and his homeland. Egypt maintained this image throughout the middle and modern history.
6. What was the most difficult situation you have been in when responding to media and public inquires. What made it difficult? How did you handle it?
Actually, I have faced what I would rather call interesting challenges throughout my career but not a difficult situation. It’s about contemplating a problem, understanding your clients and coming up with an idea to attract them.
8. What’s the craziest guest story you have?
Well, we had a “no menu” concept and it was the first time to introduce the idea in Egypt. A guest actually wanted to be served Nile crocodile meat since he was in Egypt and it took us quite some time to convince him that we Egyptians do not eat that! At the end he settled for molokhia and stuffed pigeons.