Dusseldorf, August 1, 2022. 7Pines Resort Sardinia, a luxury beach resort overlooking the archipelago of La Maddalena, officially opened its doors on August 1. 7Pines Resort Sardinia - the first Destination by Hyatt property in Italy- offers guests tranquility and casual luxury on one of Europe's most famous coasts.

"We are delighted to officially open 7Pines Resort Sardinia and allow our guests to enjoy the typical 7Pines luxury," said Jörg Lindner, founder and managing partner of 12.18. Investment Management. "With its exceptional location, gorgeous surroundings and outstanding design, 7Pines Resort Sardinia is predestined to become the retreat for vacationers from all over the world who expect sophisticated travel experiences paired with first-class and luxurious service."

The Surroundings
7Pines Resort Sardinia, with 76 rooms and suites, is a seafront resort nestled in the naturally curving coastline of Baja Sardinia. It is surrounded by 15 hectares of pristine coastline and nature reserve and is just a stone's throw from the Costa Smeralda. Nestled in centuries-old rock formations, it has a network of paths that wind through extensive natural gardens to the resort's five secluded and unspoiled beaches along the brilliant blue coastline.
The Rooms and Suites
The resort blends naturally with its surroundings, offering guests a wide...

A joint venture under the operational lead of 12.18. Asset Management GmbH, founded in 2021 by Managing Directors Adrian Lindner and Henri Leyer-Pritzkow, has acquired the 5-Star Superior TOP Hotel Hochgurgl in Tyrol. The hotel, located at 2,200 meters with direct access to the ski slopes in one of the most snow-secure areas in the Alps, is one of the most renowned luxury hotels in Austria.

12.18. will take over the operation of the hotel under its current name. "TOP Hotel Hochgurgl has an excellent reputation and has been superbly managed for decades by the former owners, the Scheiber family. We will continue to operate the hotel in their spirit and work closely with the family going forward," as Jörg Lindner, Managing Partner of the 12.18. Group, outlines. "We aim to implement targeted upgrading measures this summer while maintaining the charm and character of the hotel as it stands."

With this latest addition, the 12.18. Group expands its high-class hotel portfolio with a first hotel in the Alpine region. "We can now offer our guests from other hotels, such as the 7Pines Resort on Ibiza or Sardinia, an equally appealing destination for the winter season," explains Markus Lück, who oversees the operation...

Effective February 1, 2022, Uwe Drangmeister became appointed the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of 12.18. Investment Management GmbH. Together with the Founder and Managing Director, Jörg Lindner, he will be responsible for managing the financial fates of the company. Drangmeister will consequently lead a 45-strong team at the Düsseldorf Head Office location, with the company employing over 1,000 staff worldwide. ...

The independent license partner Engel & Völkers Asset Management has acquired the first properties for the new EV Leisure Hotel Fund 1: The founding portfolio consists of three luxury hotel properties of the 12.18. Group with a value of approximately 280 million euros. Both companies had announced the launch of the investment solution last October at Expo Real, after the sales approval for the German market had been granted by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF). ...

A great success for the 12.18. group: Due to its intelligent pricing policy the company reached the top of Germany’s 50 largest hotel companies in terms of price policy. With an average rate of 182€ per night, 12.18. ranks above the Althoff Hotels (second place with 167€ per night) and the Munich Hotel Partners GmbH (third place with 148€ per night). This data originates from the annual ‘AHGZ Top 50 Ranking’, published by the renowned ‘Allgemeine Hotel- und Gastronomiezeitung’, which every year analyses and compares the 50 largest hotel companies in Germany. In addition to the price-leadership, the 12.18. Group in only one year moved up 16 spots to place 28th and leaves behind hotel companies like 25hours, Dormera and Achat. ...

Dear members of the 12.18. family
dear guests at our destinations, outlets and dear partners,

the worldwide spread of COVID-19 affects every single one of us.
Whether it's a stay at one of our resorts or hotels, a visit to our restaurants or the use of our services – whatever we do, we do it with passion and with the certainty of bringing people together from all over the world to create special moments. In this challenging time, it is our top priority to ensure the safety and health of all our guests, partners and friends worldwide.
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Munich, October 8, 2019 - Duesseldorf-based 12.18. Group and Kempinski Hotels AG today announced the launch of their luxury lifestyle concept 7Pines Kempinski. The two partners have joined forces to create one of the leading lifestyle hotel products in the luxury segment.

Jörg Lindner and Kai Richter, Managing Partners of 12.18. Investment Management, together with Martin R. Smura, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Kempinski Hotels, announced the strategic alliance at the Expo Real real-estate trade fair in Munich in front of approximately 150 guests.

"The Kempinski brand has stood for tradition and excellent hospitality for more than 120 years. This represents an important step in our growth strategy,” said Smura. “Thanks to the cooperation with 12.18., we will be able to offer our guests a lifestyle concept of the highest standard in the future.”

As Europe's oldest luxury hotel group, Kempinski Hotels has 78 hotels in 34 countries and stands for the highest standards of quality and service throughout the world. The 12.18. Group has made a name for itself in recent years as an investor, project developer and in the modernization of hotels and restaurants. As an expert for high-class investments in the hotel and holiday real...

Westerland, 1 August 2019: On the occasion of its 150th anniversary, DEHOGA Sylt e.V. honours the Hotel Stadt Hamburg: The award of the honorary certificate to the oldest hotel in Westerland took place in the course of the summer party outside the gates of the hotel.

Claas-Erik Johannsen, 1st Chairman of DEHOGA Sylt e.V., together with Michael Lohmann from the Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK), presented the certificate to the owners of the Hotel Stadt Hamburg, Jörg Lindner and Kai Richter, as well as the hotel director of many years, Christian Wirsich, in bright sunshine: "The Hotel Stadt Hamburg has always shaped Sylt and is a venerable representative beyond the borders of the island," said Johannsen.

"We would like to thank DEHOGA warmly for this honour and are delighted that the Hotel Stadt Hamburg, a traditional Sylt hotel, has a firm place in the island's hotel industry. This is a merit of Christian Wirsich and all employees who fill the hotel with life thanks to their hospitality," commented Kai Richter on the award.

As part of the summer party, Sylter, holidaymakers and hotel guests were able to enjoy culinary specialities from the HSH kitchen as well as from the sister company "Alter Gasthof" in List. The British pop and funk band Shakatak thrilled with their hits from the eighties.

Further information on all anniversary offers and events can be found at: www.150-jahre-hsh.com.

The Hotel Stadt Hamburg in Westerland (Sylt) celebrates its 150th anniversary with a varied programme. Founded in 1869, it has made a name for itself as a traditional Sylt hotel with Hanseatic charm and was taken over last year by Düsseldorf 12.18. Investment Management GmbH.

To mark the start of the festivities, a large summer party will take place on 1 August: From 1 pm, the area in front of the hotel is transformed into a culinary promenade where hotel guests, holidaymakers and Sylt finger food and refreshments can be enjoyed. The offer ranges from "Stadt Hamburger" to lobster soup to Chicken Curry Bombay - one of HSH's first culinary classics - and can be purchased in exchange for "HSH Taler". In the hotel's own Qiara Spa, visitors can be pampered with short massages or beauty treatments. From 5:30 p.m. onwards, the British pop and funk band "Shakatak" will be thrilling visitors with its hits from the 1980s, including "Night Birds" and "Down on the street".

The "Friday Night Dinner" on 13 September will be another anniversary event: In addition to the finest cuisine and exquisite signature drinks, guests can expect disco classics from island legend and DJ legend Peter Kliem (Club Rotes Kliff) in HARDY's Bar.

Tradition unites: The Alte Gasthof in List, also part of the 12.18. group of companies, is also taking part in the festivities and will be offering the special menu "150 Years Hotel Stadt Hamburg" (150 EUR for two persons) from August.
At the end of the year, the Hotel Stadt Hamburg celebrates a New Year's Eve gala in the Sylt style and serves a pleasurable New Year's Eve menu by chef Ulrich Person.

Further information to all anniversary offers and - Events is callable under: www.150-jahre-hsh.com