Martin R. Smura, CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board of Kempinski Hotels, commented on the news:
“We are delighted to be adding these two outstanding hotels to the portfolio of our international hotel chain in the future.
“The elegant Palace Hotel with its long history more than lives up to our brand promise of the highest product and service quality and fits perfectly with other Kempinski flagships, such as Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin. With this jewel, which continues the history of the Swiss Grand Hotels, we are continuing the selective expansion of our company as part of our long-term strategy.”
Amanda Elder, Chief Commercial Officer and Board Member of Kempinski Hotels, added:
“The elegant Palace in Engelberg and the modern and comfortable mountain hotels on Melchsee blend perfectly into the variety of outstanding Kempinski hotels we offer to discerning guests around the globe.
“With our longstanding expertise in managing deluxe properties, we will definitely be able to contribute to the success of these attractive Swiss mountain destinations and uplift performance with our global sales and marketing network activities.”
Kempinski Hotels currently has a portfolio of 78 hotels and residences in 34 countries.