Having trouble deciding where to spend that sacred summer holiday? Should it be active or relaxed, in the city or countryside, with family or just the two of you? With 79 Kempinski hotels around the world to choose from, the options can be overwhelming. 

To help with the selection process, Kempinski has signed up with TripTuner®, a fun, new web-based travel discovery tool that helps to easily find the ideal destination based on one's own personal tastes and those of the travel partners. TripTuner® cuts through the clutter of multiple options to show only the places that match the selected preferences. TripTuner® means no typing, no lists and no site hopping! Similar to a stereo equaliser, TripTuner®'s  sliders let visitors fine-tune preferences in five different categories and see the matching results immediately. Finding the perfect hotel for a summer escape has never been easier.

"We all know from personal experience how difficult it is to find the perfect fit for a summer vacation or even just a weekend getaway to suit all travelling partners," says Riko van Santen, Vice President Digital Strategy & Distribution at Kempinski Hotels. "With the fun and easy to use TripTuner® tool we have made it a breeze for our guests to explore and book available options that combine all preferences."

Each of Kempinski's hotels is offering a range of compelling summer offers and experiences that fit the selection criteria and is directly linked to the TripTuner® tool. From spa vouchers to guided nature walks, from museum tickets to bicycle rentals, from picnics to bowling, from caving to river cruises - the choices are as varied as the Kempinski destinations. So, tune in and select your ideal summer getaway.

According to TripTuner Founder & CEO Tedd Evers, Kempinski is the first hotel brand to feature the TripTuner.  "We salute Kempinski for having the forward-thinking vision and commitment to improve the relevance of their web offers," he says.  "By applying TripTuner's unique personalization to Kempinski's luxury properties, both loyal clients and newcomers to the brand may discover a range of summer offers all suited to their nuanced tastes." 

Summer à la carte is available between 1 June and 31 August, 2013. To make a booking, please visit www.kempinski.com. 

About Kempinski Hotels

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 79 five-star hotels in 30 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 consists of 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 also embracing the cultural traditions of its location. Furthermore, Kempinski is a founding member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world's largest alliance of independent hotels.

www.globalhotelalliance.com

About TripTuner®:

TripTuner® is a patent-pending recommendation engine that finds ideal travel experiences based on traveller tastes.  It eliminates the hours of repetitive, often fruitless trial-and-error research that, according to research firm Phocuswright, frustrates some 60% of users in top global markets when shopping online for travel. Founded by former Travelocity exec Tedd Evers, TripTuner (www.triptuner.com) was picked by The New York Times as one of "10 Travel Web Sites Worth Bookmarking."  Its' unique, patent-pending technology allows users to fine-tune their preferences by adjusting unique sliders like "beach" vs. "mountain" or "relaxing" vs. "active." Captivating photos of matching options appear instantly, and update with each slider adjustment.  There's no typing, text links or lists.  More than half a million preferences of users in 145 countries have been fine-tuned via an addictive user interface that keeps users engaged twice as long as the average website.  In addition to its consumer-facing website, TripTuner licenses its' technology to leading travel organizations like national tourism board Brand USA, online agency Havas Voyages in France and the
luxury Kempinski Hotels brand. TripTuner® is a registered trademark of Kijago LLC.  All rights reserved.

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For further information, please contact:

Linda Petrie / Anita Lam / Victoria Poon - Petrie PR

Tel: (852) 2521 9608

Email: linda@petriepr.com / anita@petriepr.com / victoria@petriepr.com