Kempinski in the News

Beijing, 1 November 2023 – Kempinski Hotel Beijing Yansha Center has appointed Christian Wiendieck as Managing Director. In his new position, Wiendieck will oversee the management and operation of the complex, including a 480-room hotel, six restaurants, 170 apartments, 138 office units and 29 showrooms.

Wiendieck has over 30 years of experience in luxury hospitality industry, with a global footprint that includes Germany, Austria, Scotland, the US, the UAE, Switzerland and more. He joined the Kempinski Hotels in 1997 and he was firstly appointed as a General Manager in 2007, at the Kempinski Hotel Adriatic in Croatia. In 2010, he moved to China and successfully managed several Kempinski properties such as Kempinski Hotel Dalian, Kempinski Hotel Wuxi, Kempinski Hotel Guiyang, Kempinski Hotel Fuzhou. Prior to joining Kempinski Hotel Beijing Yansha Center, Wiendieck was the General Manager of Kempinski Hotel Jinan, leading the ‘youngest’ Kempinski hotel in China to successfully complete its grand opening.

‘Kempinski Hotel Beijing Yansha Center is one of the most important properties of the Kempinski Hotels in China. It also represents the timeless European luxury hotel in the capital city of Beijing’, said Matthias Al-Amiry, Vice President Operations, Greater China and Mongolia of the Kempinski Hotels. Fully confident of Wiendieck’s appointment, he shared: ‘With Wiendieck’s rich management experience and deep understanding of the Kempinski culture and the China market, we believe he will lead this landmark hotel, which just celebrated its 30th anniversary, to continue its beautiful performance, and become one of the premier luxury hotels in the capital city’.

Wiendieck was born in Germany and holds a degree from the Heidelberg School of Hotel Management and an MBA from the Reims Management School in France. Aside from his native proficiency in German, he speaks fluent English and basic French. He is also currently learning Chinese.

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About Kempinski Hotel Beijing Yansha Center: Kempinski Hotel Beijing Yansha Center opened its doors in 1992, becoming the first European five-star hotel in Beijing. The hotel is located in the heart of Chaoyang District, on the East Third Ring Road, in the diplomatic and business area. Kempinski Hotel Beijing houses 480 newly renovated guestrooms and suites, ten fully equipped banquet and conference facilities, two private gardens and six international restaurants and bars. After a full renovation in May 2019, Kempinski Hotel Beijing was awarded ‘2019 Best Business Hotel’ by Business Traveller. Known for a perfect mix of luxury, comfort and cultural diversity under one roof, Kempinski Hotel Beijing is the preferred choice for heads of state and royal family visits, whilst the Hotel’s annual events, including the Vienna Ball and Oktoberfest, simply embody European culture in Beijing. The hotel shares the Beijing Yansha Center complex with offices, apartments and showrooms, You Yi Shopping City, banks, airline offices, a 24-hour medical centre, a health club and a kindergarten.

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. Today the Kempinski Group operates 82 hotels and residences in 35 countries and currently has more than 25 prestigious projects under development around the globe. Each five-star hotel reflects the strength and success of the Kempinski brand without losing sight of its heritage; each one imbues the quality guests have come to expect from Kempinski, whilst embracing the cultural traditions of its location. The portfolio comprises historic landmark properties, award-winning urban lifestyle hotels, outstanding resorts and prestigious residences. Kempinski is a founding member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands.   
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Media Contacts:
Katherine Wang                    
Director of Marketing & Communications, Kempinski Hotel Beijing Yansha Center    
50 Liangmaqiao Road • Chaoyang District • Beijing 100125 • China
T +86 0 10 6465 3388
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Valen Tian                    
PR Manager, Kempinski Hotel Beijing Yansha Center    
50 Liangmaqiao Road • Chaoyang District • Beijing 100125 • China
T +86 0 10 6465 3388
[email protected]