Kempinski Hotels strengthens product and experience team

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Kristian Toivanen, Aurelia van Lynden, and Dan Clayton will report to Chief Product & Experience Officer Rasha Lababidi.

Kristian Toivanen, Vice President Wellness & Spa, has held leadership roles at luxury brands including The Savoy and Claridge’s in London, as well as integrative wellness resorts in Europe and Southeast Asia. Most recently, he served as Executive Director at The Aspen Tree in Thailand.

“This is an exciting moment as we reintroduce our guests to experiences that reflect the elegance of Kempinski and the distinct character of each destination,” “Kristian, Aurelia and Dan bring sharp insight and bold thinking across the wellness, travel, experiential and gastronomy verticals. Together, we’ll shape experiences that are emotionally rich, culturally grounded, and unmistakenly Kempinski, ultimately defining a modern standard of meaningful luxury.” – Rasha Lababidi, Chief Product & Experience Officer for Kempinski Hotels.

Aurelia van Lynden, Vice President Experiences, has more than 13 years of experience in luxury travel and experiential hospitality, with past roles at Abercrombie & Kent, Perowne International, and Pelorus. Her expertise focuses on curating experiences for ultra-high net worth travellers.

Dan Clayton, Vice President of Food and Beverage & Hospitality, brings experience in F&B strategy, concept development, and experience design. He has advised global developers and governments on hospitality projects and is the founder of FoodSheikh, a regional gastronomy platform.