BÜRGENSTOCK RESORT APPOINTS NEW GENERAL MANAGER CHRISTIAN SACK

Zug, 15. December 2020

Press Release

BÜRGENSTOCK RESORT APPOINTS NEW GENERAL MANAGER CHRISTIAN SACK Christian Sack will take over the operational management of the Bürgenstock Resort as of January 7, 2021.

Christian Sack has 27 years of experience in the 5-star hotel industry and joins The Bürgenstock Selection from The Ritz-Carlton Doha Hotel.

Before moving to Switzerland, Christian Sack managed the 5-star Hotel The Ritz-Carlton Doha, Qatar, as General Manager. His career has taken him to Asia, Europe, Russia and North America, where he successfully managed prestigious hotel and resort operations for brands such as Ritz-Carlton, Raffles, Shangri-La and Fairmont. Mr Sack is an Austrian national and studied hotel management in Vienna.

Robert P. Herr steps down as General Manager of Bürgenstock Hotels & Resort to pursue new challenges outside the group.

"With Christian Sack, we have secured a seasoned luxury hotelier, with over 27 years of 5-star luxury hotel and resort experience, successfully managing prestigious hotels and resorts for the role as the new General Manager of the Bürgenstock Resort. We are confident that Christian’s appointment will permit the Resort to enter the next phase of its development and continuation of its prestigious history. As General Manager, Robert P. Herr was responsible for the pre-opening and opening phase of the Bürgenstock Resort. On behalf of Katara Hospitality I would like to thank Robert P. Herr for his time, efforts and commitment over the past years, which have been instrumental in opening and helping to establish the Resort to the internationally renowned unique leading resort it is today," says Andrew Humphries, Acting Chief Executive Officer, Katara Hospitality.

"The Bürgenstock Resort with its 147-year history is a true legend. To be able to take on the responsibility for Switzerland's flagship tourism project fills me with pride and humility. I look forward to working with my team to successfully develop the diverse offering of four hotels, 10 restaurants and bars, two spas, 67 residence suites and the distinguished medical center," says Christan Sack of his new role as Bürgenstock Resort's General Manager.

The Bürgenstock Selection Katara Hospitality Switzerland AG 6300 Zug, Switzerland T +41 (0)41 725 42 60 info@burgenstockselection.com burgenstockselection.com

Caption Christian Sack, General Manager, Bürgenstock Hotels & Resort

The Bürgenstock Selection Headquartered in the city of Zug, The Bürgenstock Selection is one of Switzerland’s largest deluxe hotel groups, operating Hotels and Residences with a combined total of 678 rooms and 67 residence suites.

Following their complete renovation, the Bürgenstock Hotels & Resort Lake Lucerne, the Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa, and the Royal Savoy Hotel & Spa Lausanne dazzle guests from all over the world with their elegant, contemporary design, leading spas and their exceptional culinary offers, while remaining completely true to the timeless Swiss traditions of hospitality, service and discretion.

Royal Savoy Hotel & Spa Lausanne The Royal Savoy Hotel & Spa Lausanne is part of The Bürgenstock Selection headquartered in Zug, Switzerland. The two buildings include 196 rooms and suites, various function rooms, the largest hotel ballroom in the City of Lausanne, a brasserie with a terrace, a cigar lounge, a sky terrace with unparalleled 360° panoramic views and an extensive 1,500 m2 (16,146 ft2) spa area, as well as its own 5,000 m2 (53,820 ft2) park between the garden wing and the historic building. The company portfolio includes the Royal Savoy Hotel & Spa Lausanne, the Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa (99 rooms) and the Bürgenstock Hotels & Resort Lake Lucerne (383 rooms). The total investment volume of The Bürgenstock Selection is one billion Swiss francs.

Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa The Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa is part of The Bürgenstock Selection headquartered in Zug, Switzerland.

Located centrally in the Swiss Capital, the hotel offers 99 rooms and suites, an 800 m2 (8,611 ft2) conference centre with 11 venues, including the legendary “Trianon” ballroom. Jack’s Brasserie restaurant has been awarded 14 Gault Millau points, furthermore a cigar lounge, a 500 m² (5,382 ft2) spa and an unparalleled sky terrace are available for guest. The company portfolio includes the Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa, the Royal Savoy Hotel & Spa Lausanne (196 rooms) and the Bürgenstock Hotels & Resort Lake Lucerne (383 rooms). The total investment volume of The Bürgenstock Selection is one billion Swiss francs.

Bürgenstock Hotels & Resort Lake Lucerne The Bürgenstock Hotels & Resort Lake Lucerne is part of The Bürgenstock Selection headquartered in Zug, Switzerland. The resort comprises a total inventory of 383 rooms spread across four hotels: the Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa, the Palace Hotel & Conferences, the Waldhotel Health & Medical Excellence with a Health & Medical Center and the Taverne 1879. In addition, the resort boasts 67 residence suites, ten restaurants and bars, a 10,000m2 (108,000 ft2) Alpine spa and a wide range of leisure activities. The Bürgenstock Selection portfolio includes the Bürgenstock Hotels & Resort Lake Lucerne, the Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa (99 rooms) and the Royal Savoy Hotel & Spa Lausanne (196 rooms). The total investment volume of The Bürgenstock Selection is one billion Swiss francs.

Contact Jonas Reif Communications Manager The Bürgenstock Selection Katara Hospitality Switzerland AG Bahnhofplatz 6300 Zug | Schweiz jonas.reif@burgenstockselection.com T +41 41 612 60 98 / M +41 79 644 32 99

The Bürgenstock Selection Katara Hospitality Switzerland AG 6300 Zug, Switzerland T +41 (0)41 725 42 60 info@burgenstockselection.com burgenstockselection.com