Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya Appoints Martin Kipping as GM

(03/10/22)  The Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya has appointed Martin Kipping as General Manager.

Martin, who joined the hotel in 2021 as Hotel Manager, has 25 years of hospitality industry experience, including 13 years with Four Seasons.

Martin Kipping

A gifted communicator who is fluent in German, English, Spanish and French, Martin has long been captivated by different cultures. Raised near Cologne, the cultural capital of Germany’s Rhineland, Martin spent summers exploring Europe with his family, while his love of art saw him toying with a career in architecture.

An early tenure at The Dorchester in London inspired his vision of luxury leadership and led to studies at Switzerland’s prestigious Les Roches School of Hospitality.

Since he first joined Four Seasons in Washington in 1997 as Restaurant Manager, he has crafted an extraordinary resume spanning management roles for high-end brands in North America, Latin America and the Caribbean.

“Kuwait has such a sense of proud heritage. From the old souks to the Grand Mosque, great museums to an impressive amount of contemporary art, there are so many fascinating cultural components to explore,” Martin said. “We have more than 43 nationalities here so it’s key for me to create an environment where people feel connected as part of the Four Seasons family. From this strong foundation, we aim to offer guests a truly outstanding experience that cements Four Seasons as the leader in its field, shaping a new vision at the forefront of the luxury hospitality industry.”

The hotel is currently improving its green credentials and is on track to make the guest rooms plastic-free by the end of the year, while further initiatives – including enhanced support of local producers and an onsite water processing site – are in the pipeline.

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