{"id":21184,"date":"2024-01-11T14:01:22","date_gmt":"2024-01-11T13:01:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rewegroupcom.psl.dev\/de\/?post_type=press_release&p=34303"},"modified":"2024-01-11T14:06:19","modified_gmt":"2024-01-11T13:06:19","slug":"karl-j-pojer-appointed-new-ceo-of-der-touristik-hotel-division","status":"publish","type":"press_release","link":"https:\/\/www.rewegroupcom.psl.dev\/en\/press-and-media\/newsroom\/press-releases\/karl-j-pojer-appointed-new-ceo-of-der-touristik-hotel-division\/","title":{"rendered":"Karl J. Pojer appointed new CEO of DER Touristik Hotel Division"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Cologne\/Frankfurt, 11 January 2024. With immediate effect, Karl. J. Pojer will be overseeing the entire Hotel Division of DER\u00a0Touristik Group. With extensive management experience in the international hotel and cruise industry, he will head up one of DER\u00a0Touristik Group\u2019s main growth areas. As the new CEO of DER Touristik Hotel Division, Mr. Pojer will report to Dr. Ingo Burmester, CEO\u00a0Central Europe and Member of the Executive Board of DER Touristik Group. As CEO of DER Touristik Hotel Division, he will also be appointed to the Extended Executive Board of DER Touristik Group. He will also continue in his role as CEO Touristik of DSR Hotel Holding, building on the close collaboration across brands.<\/p>\n

The Hotel Division of DER Touristik Group has grown considerably as a result of acquisitions, including the complete takeover of the Premium Club brand Aldiana and the purchase of hotels and a majority shareholding in DR\u00a0Hospitality in early January. Today the Hotel Division has 10 brands, with more than 100 hotels, resorts, and clubs in 14 countries worldwide.
\n\u201dKarl J. Pojer is a real asset to our hotel business. In our new CEO, we have an extremely experienced and well-respected senior management figure. His knowledge of the sector and the business is second to none. We know that our ambitious growth plans are in very good hands\u201d, says Dr. Burmester. \u201dThis also applies to strengthening our brand positioning and the quality of the hotel experiences we offer.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201dThe hotel experience is and remains a formative part of any trip. That\u2019s why I am so delighted to be part of the up-and-coming Hotel Division of DER\u00a0Touristik, looking after strong brands and continuing the strong growth trajectory\u201d, says Karl J. Pojer of his new role. \u201dAnyone who knows me knows how important brand promise, top quality and guest service are to me, and these factors will continue to drive what I do.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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About Karl J. Pojer<\/h2>\n

Karl J. Pojer has had a long and distinguished career in senior management in the international hotel and cruise industry, with positions at well-known brands such as Kempinski Hotels, Sheraton and Pestana Hotels, Resorts and Casinos. He worked for many years at TUI AG, where his roles included CEO of the Robinson Clubs and divisional director of TUI Hotels & Resorts. In 2013, Mr. Pojer took over the running of Hapag-LLoyd Cruises and steered the brand to lasting success. In 2022, he became CEO Touristik of DSR Hotel Holding and has since worked closely with DER Touristik Hotel Division. His many professional awards include \u201dTravel Industry Manager\u201d, \u201dSeatrade Cruise Personality Of The Year\u201d and, most notably, \u201dHotelier Of the Year\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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