Design hotels™ represents and markets a hand-picked collection of more than 160 hotels in over 40 countries across the globe. Established in 1993, as the first of its kind, the company offers unparalleled specialist knowledge from conceptual branding through to market trend consultancy and international representation. The member hotels are independently owned but united by a commitment to individuality, progressive design and cultural authenticity. The quality and the diversity of the design hotel’s portfolio offer cosmopolitan travellers a unique way to choose and experience unconventional and creative approaches towards luxury and hospitality. Design Hotels™ provides services ranging from public relations and marketing to global sales and revenue & distribution management. As of 2007 the company has an expanded service portfolio to include consultation in hotel development. The company has its headquarters in Berlin and branches in London, Barcelona, New York, Singapore, Bali and Tokyo. Design Hotels™ is a registered trademark of design hotels AG (a German Joint Stock Company)FOLLOW US ON:
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Sascha Wolff will continue to lead Design Hotels' Finance & Administration Department as Vice President Finance, a role which includes controlling, finance, administration and IT. Furthermore, within the management team, he is responsible for financial reporting and investor relations.
Bernd Neff continues as Vice President Brand, Marketing & Communications. Neff will lead Design Hotels’ brand building and digital marketing efforts, which are crucial for the company’s vision of creating an unrivalled community for design, architecture and culture. Neff also continues to manage communications and the company’s creative services department.
Arno Schwalie has been promoted to Vice President Business Development & Corporate Strategy. The business unit comprises Portfolio Development with the acquisition of new hotels as well as Portfolio Management including account management and performance consulting for the member hotels.
Toby March joins Design Hotels as Vice President Sales, Revenue Management and Distribution. In addition to revenue management, distribution and systems development, he takes over responsibility for the company’s global sales activities. March joins Design Hotels with over 20 years of travel, supplier, marketing, distribution and e-commerce experience through roles in North America, Europe and As...
Schwalie (35) joined Design Hotels™ in 2006 as head of the department Strategy & Development. His responsibilities included the strategic development of the company and the management of hotel and real estate development projects. Schwalie brings several years of experience in strategy, marketing, and sales in national and international companies such as BMW. He holds a Masters Degree in Business...
Wolff (37) trained and worked as a tax consultant at Epple, Hörmann & Kollegen, advising private and business clients on all aspects of accountancy practice, including auditing, company law, trusts and tax declaration. Wolff joined Design Hotels™ in February 2000 to direct the finance department. He manages the company’s bookkeeping, invoicing, collections, operations analysis, controlling and IT...
Neff (44) started with Design Hotels™ in January 2007 as Director of Brand Management. Since joining he has been responsible for strengthening the Design Hotels™ brand. For example, he oversees the Future Forum events and the development of all Design Hotels™ publications, the Made by Originals campaign, new sales formats and all communications. He has an extensive background in the film, music, ...
Wednesday 19 August 2009
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DESIGN HOTELS™: Kit Kemp / Firmdale Hotel Group
Kit Kemp // Queen of the eclectic & hotelier: Behind every original property are original people. DESIGN HOTELS™ presents its most illustrious personalities: At Firmdale Hotels in New York and London, design daredevil Kit Kemp intrepidly mixes colours, patterns and styles to create unconventionally elegant spaces.
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Design Hotels Future Blog
