Brice Pean, GM of Kempinski's Largest Resort in Yanqi Lake, Beijing

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. March 06, 2014

March 6, 2014 - To call Kempinski's latest project on the outskirts of Beijing ambitious would be an understatement. Scheduled to open in mid-2014, the resort, set on 14-square-kilometre grounds in the heart of scenic Yanqi Lake, Beijing, includes hotels, spas, restaurants, bars and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) facilities. Undoubtedly, the task of managing the opening of such an undertaking requires a rare combination of skills and experience.

Kempinski found someone with that combination in Brice Pean, the resort's General Manager.

A native of France, Pean graduated from the renowned Fremdenverkehrskolleg Innsbruck in Austria. His hospitality career spans 26 years, more than 13 of which were spent in senior management roles with Hilton Hotels in Vienna, Cairo, Adelaide, Fiji and Shanghai. Prior to joining Hilton Hotels in 1999, Pean held positions with Millennium Britannia in London, The Clarence in Dublin, Plaza Athenee and Le Meridien Paris Étoile in Paris.

Pean is known for his emphasis on quality control and believes it is one of the most important instincts a hotel professional can have. He stresses Kempinski's European heritage as a signature guarantee of its service and product quality.

'Kempinski is a reflection of Remarkable European Flair. Our distinction is that Kempinski is the oldest luxury hotel company in Europe,' he added, 'Clearly the history and the heritage of Kempinski is what we deliver to our guests.'

Pean will lead a team of more than 1,000 employees to launch the new development.

Pean's philosophy lies within the added value that accompanies luxury products and services, believing that an excellent hotel is one that is greater than the sum of its components. It is guests' experiences that Kempinski offers, far more than just services.

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Located alongside the picturesque Yanqi Lake with magnificent views of Yanshan Mountain, and the Mutianyu Great Wall, the development, set on 14-square-kilometre grounds in the heart of scenic Yanqi Lake, Beijing, includes a total of 595 guestrooms and suites with 306 rooms at Yanqi Lake Kempinski Hotel Beijing, located on the main land, as well as 111 rooms at the State Guest House and 178 rooms spread across 12 Boutique Hotels, on a private island.

14,069 square meters of meeting space, including a 8,277-square-meter Conference Center, and ample out-door event space amidst beautifully landscaped natural gardens, offer meeting planners a brand-new exciting option of a fully-integrated MICE destination in Beijing.

Facilities include 14 restaurants and bars, marina, 18-hole golf course, spa, recreational and fitness facilities, and a Kids Club.

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 manages a portfolio of 75 five-star hotels in 32 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 is imbued with 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 hotel brands, which is celebrating its tenth anniversary in 2014.

Issued by:
Elaine Chan
Director of Public Relations
Yanqi Lake Kempinski Hotel Beijing
Yanqi Lake, Huairou District
Beijing. China
Tel +86 138 1074 7741
Fax +86 10 6966 4551
[email protected]
www.kempinski.com