With immediate effect, Karl. J. Pojer takes over responsibility for the entire hotel division of DER Travel and Tourism Group. The manager, who has international experience in the hotel and cruise industry, will thus head one of the central growth areas of the DER Travel and Tourism Group. As the new CEO of the DER Travel and Tourism Hotel Division, Pojer will report to Dr Ingo Burmester, CEO Central Europe and member of the Executive Board of DER Travel and Tourism Group. As CEO of the DER Travel and Tourism Hotel Division, he will also be appointed to the Extended Executive Board of DER Travel and Tourism Group.
Pojer will continue in his role as CEO Travel and Tourism of DSR Hotel Holding and expand the close cooperation across the brands.
The Hotel Division of DER Travel and Tourism Group has recently grown strongly through acquisitions - including the complete takeover of the premium club brand Aldiana, the acquisition of hotel properties and the purchase of a majority stake in DR Hospitality at the beginning of January. Today, the hotel division comprises 10 brands and over 100 hotels, resorts and clubs in 14 countries worldwide. "With Karl J. Pojer, we have gained an extremely experienced and renowned top manager as the new CEO of our hotel division. He knows the industry and the business like no other. And we are convinced that he will continue to drive our ambitious growth course forward," explains Burmester. "We also know that our hotel business is in the best hands when it comes to sharpening and positioning our brands and the quality of the hotel experience."
"The hotel experience is and will remain a defining component of the travel experience. I am therefore very pleased to lead the up-and-coming hotel division of DER Travel and Tourism with its strong brands and to accompany it on its further growth path," says Karl J. Pojer about his new role. "Anyone who knows me knows how important brand promises, top quality and guest service are to me - this will continue to guide my actions in my new role."
Karl J. Pojer can look back on a long career with top management positions in the international hotel and cruise industry. Pojer has worked for renowned hotel groups such as Kempinski Hotels, Sheraton and Pestana Hotels, Resorts and Casinos. His many years at TUI AG included positions as CEO of Robinson Clubs and Divisional Director of TUI Hotels & Resorts.
in 2013, Pojer took over the managing directorship of Hapag-LLoyd Cruises and led the brand to sustainable success. in 2022, Pojer was appointed CEO Travel and Tourism of DSR Hotel Holding and has been working closely with the DER Travel and Tourism Hotel Division in this role ever since. The multi-award-winning manager has been "Travel Industry Manager", "Seatrade Cruise Personality Of The Year" and received the special award of the renowned industry prize "Hotelier of the Year".
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With immediate effect, Karl. J. Pojer will be overseeing the entire Hotel Division of DER Travel and Tourism Group. With extensive management experience in the international hotel and cruise industry, he will head up one of DER Travel and Tourism Group's main growth areas. As the new CEO of DER Travel and Tourism Hotel Division, Mr Pojer will report to Dr Ingo Burmester, CEO Central Europe and Member of the Executive Board of DER Travel and Tourism Group. As CEO of DER Travel and Tourism Hotel Division, he will also be appointed to the Extended Executive Board of DER Travel and Tourism Group. He will also continue in his role as CEO Travel and Tourism of DSR Hotel Holding, building on the close collaboration across brands.
The Hotel Division of DER Travel and Tourism 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 Hospitality in early January. Today the Hotel Division has 10 brands, with more than 100 hotels, resorts, and clubs in 14 countries worldwide.
"Karl 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," says Dr Burmester. "This also applies to strengthening our brand positioning and the quality of the hotel experiences we offer."
"The hotel experience is and remains a formative part of any trip. That's why I am so delighted to be part of the up-and-coming Hotel Division of DER Travel and Tourism, looking after strong brands and continuing the strong growth trajectory," says Karl J. Pojer of his new role. "Anyone 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."
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 Travel and Tourism of DSR Hotel Holding and has since worked closely with DER Travel and Tourism Hotel Division. His many professional awards include "Travel Industry Manager", "Seatrade Cruise Personality Of The Year" and, most notably, "Hotelier Of The Year".
