World Travel Awards name Kempinski Palace Portoroz Slovenia's Leading Hotel 2018

Last week the red-carpet Europe Gala Ceremony hosted by the World Travel Awards took place in Athens, Greece. By acknowledging Europe's most successful travel brands, the 25^thedition of the World Travel Awards celebrated excellence in travel tourism and hospitality.

The voting has been done by individuals from across the globe. Hotel Kempinski Palace Portorož was named Slovenia’s leading hotel for the year 2018 by the World Travel Awards. On this occasion, Thies C. Bruhn, the General Manager of Kempinski Palace Portorož, commented: “The award represents the highly deserved recognition of the hard, strategic and quality work that has been done in the hotel in the past and the team's constant dedication to delivering a bespoke experience, coloured with the unique Kempinski flair for luxury European hospitality. This recognition will serve as a stimulus and as the basis for all of us at hotel Kempinski Palace Portorož to continue the hard and professional work in the future.”.

About Kempinski Palace Portorož:
The luxury hotel Kempinski Palace Portorož opened in 2008. It is situated directly on the Adriatic coast of Slovenia, not far from the charming medieval town of Piran, and less than two hours from Venice. The five-star superior hotel embodies a unique combination of traditional and contemporary design, offering 181 superb rooms and suites, a 1,500 sq m (16,145.9 sq ft) spa, an innovative food and beverage concept in all its restaurants and bars, six conference facilities with daylight, a unique, historic ballroom and a private park.

About Kempinski:

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 75 five-star hotels and residences in 33 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.

Text adapted from the Kempinski Portorož press release. Photo credits: archive of Hotel Kempinski Portorož

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