Jumeirah Group

Inside Burj Al Arab provides a host of memorable and interactive experiences for the entire family

Jumeirah Group has revealed its brand-new hotel tour, Inside Burj Al Arab, a one-of-a-kind immersive experience that will allow UAE residents and tourists to finally discover the most…

Jumeirah Group has announced its latest international resort, Jumeirah Maldives and the all-villa luxury resort will welcome its first guests from 1 October 2021

Luxury hospitality company Jumeirah Group has appointed Ermanno Zanini as the new regional vice president and general manager of Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, its flagship hotel in the United Arab…

Jumeirah Group’s Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project celebrated World Sea Turtle day on 16 June with the release of 45 fully rehabilitated Hawksbill turtles, and an additional 20…

Jumeirah Group has partnered with Embody Fitness to launch The J Club, a new cutting-edge lifestyle and wellness club, which recently opened in Jumeirah Beach Hotel. Managed and…

Jumeirah Group has announced the opening of Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort — the group’s first eco-conscious luxury property in Abu Dhabi.

Jumeirah Group’s Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management puts the spotlight on career opportunities in the region’s booming hospitality industry.

Inspired by the tradition of Emirati traders welcoming travellers into their homes, Al Seef Hotel by Jumeirah is a new charming hotel waiting to be discovered in the heart of old-Dubai.

Renowned as one of the most beautiful cities in China, crammed with open green spaces, mountains and catalogue of buildings and shrines of historic importance, Nanjing is the tenth most…

JARED SIMCOX has been recruited as Scoot's new general manager for Australia. Having started as a ground handler at airports in New Zealand, Simcox then moved to Australia to work for…

ALEXANDRE DE JUNIAC has become the new director-general & CEO of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), succeeding Tony Tyler, the former Cathay Pacific CEO who held the…

Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hotel company and a member of Dubai Holding, has appointed Marc Dardenne as group chief operating officer. Taking up his position with immediate…

HENRY GRAY has become Six Senses' new vice president of operations for hotels & resorts, based in Bangkok. A British national, Gray previously served as Six Senses' area director for…

JEAN-GABRIEL PERES has become the new president & CEO of Kerzner International, which operates the luxury One&Only hotel brand. Peres joins Kerzner from Mövenpick Hotels &…

The Jumeirah Group has recently collaborated with Dubai Culture and Brand Dubai, which sees a new fleet of vehicles featuring artwork of four female Emirati artists and one UAE-based…

Jumeirah Group has appointed Paul Skinner director of Operations at Jumeirah Carlton Tower, the 216-room hotel situated in London’s Knightsbridge. Paul returns to Jumeirah Carlton Tower…

Dubai Business Events (DBE) showcased Dubai’s business events offering last week at IMEX. The 14th edition attracted nearly 9,000 hosted buyers and visitors participating in 57,000…

Turkey’s Kuzu Group has appointed Jumeirah Group to operate a mixed-use development in the Ataköy district of Istanbul. The US$450m Sea Pearl development, which is anticipated to open…

Jumeirah Group recently signed a multi-year partnership with Visa. As part of the partnership, Visa cardholders across Middle East and North Africa will have access to a series of…

SUPHAJEE SUTHUMPUN has been appointed as Dusit International's new group chief executive officer. She becomes only the third CEO in the Thai hotel group’s 67-year history and the first…

In a bid to boost its Emiratisation drive, Jumeirah Group launched a new initiative on social media to encourage UAE nationals to pursue careers in hospitality. The campaign is aptly…

Jumeirah Group has been recently appointed by RP Global to operate a mixed-use development within RP Global’s US$1 billion iconic tower. The Jumeirah Business Bay will include a…

Jumeirah Group has signed new agreements that will lead to the company's debut in Malaysia. The Dubai-based hotel group has penned management contracts with Oxley Malaysia for a new…

MICHAEL UNGERER has been appointed as Carnival Corporation's new chief operations officer for Asia. Ungerer joined AIDA Cruises in 1997 and served as the European cruise line's president…

The Jumeirah Group recently announced that two more properties have been selected to join the American Express Fine Hotels and Resorts (FHR) programme in 2016. Jumeirah at Etihad…

ROBERT SWADE has been named as the Jumeirah Group's new chief operating officer. Swade, who takes up the new role on 18 June, first joined Jumeirah in 2005 as general counsel. In 2012 he…

Dubai will have 28,000 new hotel rooms by 2018, according to a report by Jones Lang LaSalle for The Hotel Show Dubai.  “With mega-events Dubai World Expo 2020 and 2022 Fifa World Cup…

Jumeirah Frankfurt has appointed Nicole Kienzler its new director of rooms, Thomas Rettig F&B manager and Frank Hartung head chef.  Doris Greif, regional vice president Europe and…

Gerald Lawless, president and CEO of Jumeirah Group, has been recognised by the China Hotel Investment Conference (CHIC) with a Lifetime Achievement Award in Shanghai.  Over the years,…

Dubai-based hotel firm Jumeirah Group has reported its Q1, 2015 results, revealing the UK remains the organisation’s number one source market for guests worldwide, accounting for 15.2% of…

Jumeirah Group recently unveiled its new hotel at Madinat Jumeirah. The property is scheduled to open during 2016 and will be known as Jumeirah Al Naseem. The new property will…

Jumeirah Bodrum Palace recently commenced operations effective 1 May 2015 with a range of new services. Following a management agreement signed with Targets Investment, Jumeirah Group…

The Association of Women Travel Executives (AWTE) has confirmed its new team of directors following its 2015 AGM.  Chair:   Debbee Dale (Debbee Dale Development, MD) Vice Chair:…

Saraya Bandar Jissah recently announced that the company has taken on Habtoor Leighton Group (HLG). The contract is for a second five star hotel located on the beachfront of Bandar…

Dubai-based hotel operator Jumeirah Group has announced two additional Jumeirah properties have been awarded membership by luxury network Virtuoso.   The hotels – Jumeirah Frankfurt…

Jumeirah Group is on an expansion spree. The hotel company and a member of Dubai Holding recently signed a management agreement with Targets Investment Turizm Isletmeleri AS to…

Dubai’s Jumeirah Group has launched a new restaurant division that will manage its global portfolio of F&B brands. The new Jumeirah Restaurant Group Dubai (JRG Dubai) will operate…

In an effort to strengthen its regional presence, Jumeirah Group recently signed an agreement with HH Sheikh Suroor bin Mohammed Al Nahyan to operate a luxury Jumeirah resort on…

has been appointed general manager for Jumeirah Emirates Towers. He has taken on the new role from Grant Ruddiman, who left the company at the end of January 2015. Wiedenhaupt joins…

Jumeirah Group recently held its annual GCC road show across key markets including the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and the UAE. In Qatar, members of the travel trade, tour…

The guest numbers from UAE are on a increase for the Jumeirah Group. The hotel chain recently held its road show in Abu Dhabi addressing tour operators, travel agencies and clients.…

Jumeirah Group recently kicked off its annual GCC road show which also includes Qatar. The event is scheduled to be held on 24 November 2014 at St Regis Hotel Doha. As per statistics,…

Jumeirah Group expects to sign a management agreement for the first hotel under its four-star brand - Venu, in the next two months, according the Group’s top executive. In September,…

The expansion of the Jumeirah Beach Hotel is set to go ahead with the Jumeirah Group, which operates the hotel, now finalising the necessary permits, as per a report in Gulf News. “We…

SHANTHA DE SILVA has become IHG's new head of Southwest Asia, overseeing India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka. An IHG veteran, de Silva started his career with the company 30 years ago…

ABOUDI ASALI has been appointed senior vice president for the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region for Jumeirah Group. He brings with him over 20 years of experience in the…

CRAMER BALL has been officially appointed chief executive officer of Jet Airways. An Australian national, Ball has almost two decades of aviation experience, including roles at Etihad…

Jumeirah has unveiled a new contemporary lifestyle brand named VENU. The Dubai-based hotel firm will aim to offer a ‘bold, ambitious, energetic and cosmopolitan’ brand with talks to…

Jumeirah Group recently launched a new programme to train and fast track UAE nationals to become Jumeirah’s hotel managers of the future. The plan supports and encourages His Highness…

BELHASSEN FTOUHI has been appointed operations manager for the Troon-managed Golf Club at Saadiyat Beach Golf Club. He brings a wealth of experience to his role, which will see him play…

Jumeirah Group recently signed a management agreement to operate a luxury resort in Mauritius. The hotel is currently under development and expected to open in 2018. The property will…

Development, expansion and growth are what charts Jumeirah Group’s strategy. The company recently announced its performance for 2013. As per statistics, the consolidated Group revenues…

UK tourists visiting Jumeirah Group’s hotels has helped the firm post a rise in profits and revenue for 2013. British visitors racked up an extra 26% in revenue at the Dubai-based…

Dubai’s Jumeirah Group gas signed a new collection of serviced residences in Guangzhou, which will be located next to its planned luxury hotel in the city. The Jumeirah Guangzhou…

Sabre Travel Network Middle East (STNME) recently launched its Corporate Executive Forum in Dubai. The two-day event was attended by STNME’s travel partners from across the region, who…

The Burj Al Arab has attained the Green Globe Certification (GGC) following a comprehensive sustainability audit. This was conducted by Farnek consultancy. The hotel showcases 202 duplex…

Jumeirah Group has signed a management agreement with Saraya Bandar Jissah SAOH to operate a luxury resort in Muscat. The resort is currently under development and is expected to open in…

Jumeirah Group recently announced that it has raised a US$1.4 billion unsecured syndicated loan priced at 2.75% above LIBOR due 2019. The facility was lead arranged by Abu Dhabi…

Dubai-based Jumeirah Group has arranged a US$1.4 billion unsecured loan to fund its growth plans. The facility was arranged byAbu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Dubai Islamic Bank, Emirates…

Maria Whiteman has joined Amadeus as commercial director UK & Ireland. Based at the company’s office at Gatwick, Whiteman will be responsible for developing Amadeus’ commercial…

Aurélien Poirot has been appointed as Anantara Bangkok Riverside Apartments as its new executive chef. Poirot took up the position in July having worked for Michelin star restaurants in…

Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts will showcase its diverse and growing MICE in Abu Dhabi. The Group recorded a 15% increase in group room nights for 2012 compared to 2011, capitalising on…

Jumeirah Group has entered into a new partnership with China's online travel giant, Ctrip. The new Global Direct Connectivity Partnership Agreement, which was signed in Shanghai late last…

MasterCard and Jumeirah Group today announced a deal to offer Platinum, World and regular MasterCard cardholders globally exclusive discounts and a range of special offers related to rooms,…

Jumeirah Group recently added its 20th hotel to its international portfolio and reconfirmed its positioning in terms of hotel performance in Dubai. During the first four months of 2012, the…

The Jumeirah Group is expanding its sales presence in Asia with the appointment of a Beijing-based sales manager and a partnership with Heavens Portfolio as sales and marketing…

Jumeirah has announced its GCC roadshow to engage directly with regional travel trade partners, share with them exclusive insights into Jumeirah Group's upcoming summer promotions and…