Kempinski Group announces the acquisition of Augustine Hotel Prague
The 101-room Augustine Hotel Prague, housed in an 800-year-old monastery, marks Kempinski's first acquisition in over 50 years.
The 101-room Augustine Hotel Prague, housed in an 800-year-old monastery, marks Kempinski's first acquisition in over 50 years.
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, announces the signing of InterContinental Prague - marking the world's first and largest luxury hotel brand's eagerly anticipated return to the Czech capital city.
Chef Maroš Jambor has been named Chef de Cuisine at the property's flagship rooftop restaurant, Zlatá Praha, which will offer breathtaking 360-degree views of Prague. With an impressive culinary background, Chef Jambor has honed his craft at world-renowned establishments, including the Michelin-starred Lecture Room & Library in London and Eleven Madison Park in New York City. Drawing on his deep understanding of fine dining and his knowledge of the region, relationships with trusted suppliers, and sense for evolving guest preferences, he will curate menus that celebrate seasonal, regional ingredients in inventive ways. Passionate about showcasing Czech cuisine, Chef Jambor is committed to fostering a culinary community and delivering an extraordinary dining experience for every guest.
A native of Austria, Gerhard Struger has been with Fairmont Golden Prague for two years and brings over 30 years of international hospitality experience to the project. He has a proven track record of successfully managing all aspects of ultra-luxury, luxury, and premium hotel operations in various destinations across Europe, Central Asia, and Asia. His responsibilities have included overseeing flagship properties, openings, re-brandings, integrations, and regional functions, particularly in sales & marketing, revenue management, talent & culture, and quality. Struger's passion for the heritage and history of Prague, as well as his desire to create new and meaningful experiences for guests, will prove especially valuable as he continues to prepare for the opening of this property.
After an illustrious career spanning nearly two decades with Four Seasons, Monica Eisen was appointed General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Prague. Eisen's journey with Four Seasons began in 2006 when she interned at Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon. Her career trajectory includes significant roles across various esteemed properties, such as Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris, and the former Four Seasons Hotel London at Canary Wharf.
With over two decades of experience within the Hyatt brand, Ziegler brings a guest-centric, solution-driven strategic approach to his role as general manager at Andaz Prague. His extensive background includes leadership positions at Hyatt Regency Düsseldorf, Hyatt Regency Cologne and Grand Hyatt Berlin. Ziegler is responsible for overseeing the hotel's operations, guest experience and management, including its 152 luxury rooms and 24 expansive suites. As general manager, he drives operational excellence and strategic initiatives, fostering a strong, cohesive team culture that enhances guest satisfaction and reinforces the property's positioning within the luxury market.
With experience at both the individual hotel and corporate brand levels throughout Europe and beyond, Koleros brings a strategic vision to his new role as director of sales and marketing. Most recently, he served as commercial director at InterContinental Resort Mauritius, where he led the successful re-opening strategy of the resort and spearheaded impactful sales and marketing strategies that elevated its market presence. Previously, Koleros held key positions as director of international sales at Hilton Worldwide and area director of sales and marketing at IHG Hotels and Resorts, playing a pivotal role in implementing large-scale strategies and driving growth across multiple markets. At InterContinental Athens, he achieved impressive year-over-year revenue increases through targeted sales efforts and a strong focus on client engagement. In this new role, Koleros will oversee all sales and marketing operations with a focus on optimizing revenue streams, fostering client relationships, introducing new guest programming and maintaining the hotel's status as a preferred choice in Prague.
Hilton Prague appointed Ryan Gauci as its new General Manager. He has rejoined the team at Hilton Prague, moving from his previous role as the opening General Manager of Hilton Rijeka Costabella Beach Resort & Spa in Croatia, a position he has held since June 2021. Self-driven and highly proficient in the hospitality and leisure industry, specialising in hotel operation and management, Gauci is well-acquainted with the Prague hospitality scene, having formerly served as Hotel Manager at Hilton Prague for nearly three years. He oversaw the hotel's significant refurbishment and strategic realignment during this tenure.
The Zleep Hotels brand continues its international growth in Europe: guests can now experience Scandinavian simplicity, Danish design, and quality where it matters at the new Zleep Hotel in Prague.
Chef Giovanni Marco Carandino, a native from Palermo, Sicily, brings over a decade of experience and an undeniable passion for sweet Italian flavours to Four Seasons Hotel Prague.
Scandinavian design encounters the Czech capital: Zleep Hotels is celebrating the next milestone in its European expansion on 12 October 2022 with a topping-out ceremony for Zleep Hotel Prague. This first hotel in the Czech Republic will feature 166 rooms as well as a lobby, reception, and snack bar in Scandinavian design. Zleep Hotel Prague is to be completed by 2024 as part of a mixed-use development project consisting of an international school, residential units, offices and a retail area. It is located in the Waltrovka development zone, a project being carried out by the Penta Group that includes modern residential and commercial buildings and a two-hectare park.
Four Seasons Hotel Prague announces the appointment of Michelin-starred Marco Veneruso as Executive Chef. Veneruso arrived in Prague with culinary experience and expertise earned at restaurants across Italy and Asia, where he earned his first Michelin star leading an Italian hotel restaurant in Beijing, China.
The Julius, a new apartment experience offering 'a feeling of home' for travellers in prime city centre locations, is to launch in 2022. Founded by the storied Julius Meinl family, retail pioneers and creators of the Viennese food emporium Julius Meinl am Graben, The Julius draws on a 160-year legacy of service, quality and innovation, and marks the family's first entry into the world of travel. Its first destination - The Julius Prague - will launch in Spring 2022.
Deutsche Hospitality is set to continue its expansion into new markets by launching Zleep Hotels in the Czech Republic for the first time. The new Zleep Hotel Prague is scheduled to open in 2024 as part of a mixed-use scheme comprising an international school, housing units, offices and a retail area. The hotel will be located in the Waltrovka development, a project by the Penta Group. The area will encompass a modern residential and commercial buildings and a park extending over an area of two hectares. The Zleep Hotel Prague will offer 166 rooms as well as accommodating a Scandinavian-styled lobby, reception and snack bar. Deutsche Hospitality has already announced initial Zleep Hotel projects for Spain and Germany, and this venture in Prague represents a further major step within the scope of the group's global expansion strategy.
This new role follows his most recent position as Resort Manager at Four Seasons Resort Maui, Hawaii.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement for the first Hyatt property in the Czech Republic. The "Sugar Palace" hotel project, currently being developed by UBM Development AG, will become the new Andaz Prague. Located at Senovážné Square, only a short walk from Prague's world-famous Old Town, the 175-room hotel is expected to open in 2022.
Hard Rock International continues the growth of its ever-expanding European hotel portfolio with the exciting announcement of Hard Rock Hotel Prague, set to open its doors in the energetic capital in 2023.
Radisson Blu, the upper upscale hotel brand that delivers a positive and personalized service in stylish spaces, is proud to announce the opening of a new Radisson Blu Hotel in Prague - a city that is consistently ranked as one of the top 10 destinations in the world. The reopening of this modern hotel follows a remarkable transformation of an existing property, with major capital investment going into the project to upgrade and rebrand the former hotel.
Four Seasons Hotel Prague announces today the appointment of Pedro Neto as the new Hotel Manager. Pedro comes to Four Seasons Prague from Four Seasons Resort Maui in Hawaii.