General Manager of the Year – at Hotel Baltschug Kempinski

The WHERETOTRAVEL HOTELS AWARD is based on evaluations from more than 700 experts, including clients, restaurateurs, hoteliers, travel journalists and bloggers. ‘It is a great honour for me to receive this prestigious award. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the organisers of the WHERETOTRAVEL HOTELS AWARD. In our business, no one succeeds alone, and I wish to thank the close-knit and highly professional team of Hotel Baltschug Kempinski Moscow, as well as the hotel owners and everyone who has supported me throughout my career. This success belongs to all our employees who dedicate themselves every day to creating unique experiences for our guests,’ said Lada Samodumskaya.

Since assuming the role of General Manager in January 2020, Lada Samodumskaya has made history as the first Russian woman to lead a luxury hotel under an international management company. Under her strategic leadership, Hotel Baltschug Kempinski Moscow has not only retained its position as one of the country’s leading hotels but has also demonstrated resilience and adaptability in challenging times.

With more than 30 years of experience, Lada Samodumskaya’s career journey from an entry-level role to senior leadership positions in leading international hotel brands, complemented by formal education and international internships, has shaped her success.

Hotel Baltschug Kempinski Moscow proudly congratulates Lada Samodumskaya on this well-deserved recognition and celebrates her outstanding contribution to the hotel and the hospitality industry as a whole.