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Jumeirah Group to invest in its brand and double its portfolio by 2030
Jumeirah Group, the luxury hospitality company and member of Dubai Holding, has set out ambitious plans to double the size of its portfolio by 2030
Jumeirah Group to invest in its brand and double its portfolio by 2030
Jumeirah Group, the luxury hospitality company and member of Dubai Holding, has set out ambitious plans to double the size of its portfolio by 2030, building on its strength in the UAE and…
Jumeirah Group celebrates marine conservation efforts on world sea turtle day
Jumeirah Group’s Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project at Burj Al Arab Jumeirah releases 21 sea turtles into the Arabian Gulf this World Sea Turtle Day to raise awareness of the conservation…
Jumeirah Group to evolve luxury wellness offering with appointment of Vice President for wellbeing
Industry expert Niamh O’Connell joins Jumeirah Group as part of strategy to enhance the brand’s luxury wellness proposition and curate exceptional guest experiences across the portfolio.
Dubai Holding appoints Katerina Giannouka as CEO of Jumeirah Group from Dec
Dubai Holding, a diversified global investment company with presence in over 13 countries, announced the appointment of Katerina Giannouka as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of…
Jumeirah Group opens all-villa luxury resort in Bali
Jumeirah Group opens all-villa luxury resort in Bali -
Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, has further expanded its international portfolio…
Jumeirah Group unveils new holistic wellness partnership
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 announces incentive for Emiratis to join the hospitality sector
Jumeirah Group’s Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management puts the spotlight on career opportunities in the region’s booming hospitality industry.
Al Seef Hotel is a “passion project”: Area GM Jumeirah Group
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.
Jumeirah Group adds another icon to the Saadiyat Island
The Jumeirah Group, a global luxury hotel company, announced the opening of its latest property on an island of world-class leisure - Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort.
Jumeirah Group to operate hotel in Bahrain
Dubai Holding has announced the signing of a management agreement for Jumeirah Group to operate a luxury hotel in Bahrain.
The hotel, to be named Jumeirah Royal Saray - Bahrain, is…
Jumeirah Group in reshuffle to strengthen Dubai hotel teams
The Jumeirah Group has made several internal changes to its management team in Dubai to support the brand’s continued commitment to enhance and redefine the guest experience.
Margaret…
Jumeirah Bali expands its luxury accommodation portfolio
Jumeirah Bali presents the expansion of its luxury accommodation portfolio with the introduction of exceptional new One- and Three-Bedroom Residences.
Pure Luxury opens pre-registration form for bookings to Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab
Pure Luxury, the luxury B2B brand of dnata travel group UK, have announced that agents can now pre-register their bookings for the brand new and highly anticipated resort in Dubai, Jumeirah…
Jumeirah Jabal Omar Makkah, opens all 4 towers offering 1,121 keys for international Umrah travellers
Jumeirah Jabal Omar Makkah, Saudi Arabia’s newest luxury hotel, has officially opened all four of its towers, welcoming pilgrims from around the world.
Jumeirah Jabal Omar Makkah unveils accommodations for Umrah Travellers from India
Jumeirah Jabal Omar Makkah, Saudi Arabia’s newest luxury hotel, has officially opened all four of its towers, welcoming pilgrims from around the world.
Jumeirah Hotels celebrates 20th Anniversary of its Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project
Jumeirah recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of its Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project (DTRP), by hosting a vital panel discussion on the collective efforts needed to protect the…
Aman Group announces Janu Dubai
Aman Group announces a second forthcoming destination in the heart of Dubai, Janu Dubai, anticipated to open in 2027.
Jumeirah announces 2024 global wellness day initiatives
Jumeirah announces the launch of #MagentaNature inspired wellness programmes across its global portfolio in celebration of Global Wellness Day on 8th June.
Jumeirah Jabal Omar Makkah opens with 1,121 keys in Saudi Arabia
Jumeirah Group, the luxury hospitality company and member of Dubai Holding, continues its regional and international expansion with the opening of its first hotel in the Kingdom of Saudi…
Tribute Portfolio debuts in the UAE with The First Collection at Jumeirah Village Circle
Tribute Portfolio – part of Marriott Bonvoy’s growing collection of characterful, independent hotels - welcomes its first hotel in the Middle East with the launch of The First Collection at…
Jumeirah appoints Michael Grieve as Chief Brand Officer
Michael Grieve joins Jumeirah with a solid career building global brands, most recently the renowned luxury Italian fashion house Gucci.
Zuma Capri opens for first summer season at Capri Palace Jumeirah
Capri Palace Jumeirah, the stunning retreat on the glamorous fabled Blue Island, officially welcomes guests to discover contemporary izakaya cuisine at Zuma Capri, the latest dining…
Creating memories together: Jumeirah Bali celebrates one-year anniversary with special offers
Jumeirah Bali, an all-villa architectural masterpiece perched on a dramatic cliff in Uluwatu, is marking the first anniversary since its opening by sharing the milestones of the year-long…
Radisson Hotel Group spearheads sustainability plans in line with vision 2050
Radisson Hotel Group announced its ambitious expansion plans at this year's Arabian Travel Market. The Group, which currently operates 52 hotels and resorts in the Middle East, is…
Capri Palace Jumeirah announces opening of restaurant ‘Zuma Capri’
Capri Palace Jumeirah, the stunning retreat on the glamorous fabled Blue Island, is set to welcome guests to an exceptional new restaurant experience this summer with Zuma Capri.
Jumeirah Bali welcomes multi-disciplinary expert Paula Choi to lead resort’s wellness programme
A mystic destination combining luxurious spa experiences with the authentic healing traditions of Java, Jumeirah Bali has welcomed an experienced wellness therapist from Australia, Paula…
Jumeirah Bali brings premium wood-fired dining concept to Bali’s Uluwatu with AKASA
Signature cliffside venue offers flamed-grilled seafood and prime cuts infused with aromatic firewood
Emirates Group marks UAE Flag Day
Proud employees of the Emirates Group gathered today at its headquarters in a ceremonial moment to raise the UAE Flag high
Radisson Beach Resort Palm Jumeirah opens in Dubai
Radisson Hotel Group has opened the Radisson Beach Resort Palm Jumeirah, the Group’s first beach resort located in the trendy, new hot-spot West Beach in the popular metropolitan destination…
Jumeirah Gulf of Bahrain Resort & Spa opens with 196 keys
Resting majestically on the unexplored, pristine beaches of Bahrain’s West Coast, the resort delivers a secluded oasis away from the hustle of the city
Nature as teacher: At Jumeirah Bali’s “Peafowl Kids Club’ royal Javanese birds rule the roost
Jumeirah Bali, the new all-villa resort perched atop a terraced outcrop overlooking the spectacular Uluwatu beach, has announced the opening of Peafowl Pavilion Kids Club for its youngest…
Jumeirah announces new hotel opening in Maldives
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
Ermanno Zanini is the new regional VP and GM of Burj Al Arab Jumeirah
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 celebrates World Sea Turtle Day with rehabilitation of 65 hawksbill turtles
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…
‘E-Butler’ service to roll out across Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts
Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts has announced its new 'Jumeirah E-Butler' service, an instant messaging application that allows guests to communicate via smartphone technology.
“A place like no other”: Jumeirah opens its first eco-conscious luxury resort
Jumeirah Group has announced the opening of Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort — the group’s first eco-conscious luxury property in Abu Dhabi.
Jumeirah Nanjing: “A remarkable destination” says Jumeirah CEO José Silva
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…
Jumeirah doubles down in Dubai with opening of Zabeel House Al Seef
Jumeirah announced the opening of its second hotel, bringing a loft-style vibe to the south banks of Dubai Creek, just next door to the earlier opened Zabeel House MINI.
StayWell Hospitality Group and Cristal Group join forces
Australian Based Hotel Management Company StayWell Hospitality Group and Cristal Group, a Middle East based Hotel Management Company, are joining forces with the announcement of a strategic…
Hilton, AccorHotels and Louvre Hotels Group CEOs to headline AHIC
Global leaders from some of the world’s largest hotel chains will take to the stage at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference 2017 (AHIC), being held at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai from April…
What’s Inside Burj Al Arab! Unique guided tour into iconic hotel’s exclusive world
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…
Virtuoso’s continued worldwide expansion leads to strategic executive realignment
Thatcher Brown Joins Virtuoso as Senior Vice President, Global Products and Jennifer Campbell is named Senior Vice President, Global Events.
Hottest destinations for luxury winter sun – with Cyprus rising up the ranks
Data from influencer analytics platform, WeArisma, has revealed that the Canary Islands are the most popular winter sun destination among influential social media sources worldwide.
Kids go free at ‘Inside Burj Al Arab’
Inside Burj Al Arab provides a host of memorable and interactive experiences for the entire family
Dubai meeting industry resumes activity
Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) has formed a new Business Events Stakeholders Committee, reinforcing its commitment to engaging with the industry and…
Hospitality sector growth plays key role in the future of young Emiratis
As the UAE’s hospitality industry continues its rapid growth, it presents highly promising career opportunities for skilled professionals, especially Emirati youth.
Travel Counsellors UAE launches new route to entry
Travel Counsellors UAE has launched a new ‘route to entry’ for industry professionals looking to establish their own home-based travel business.
The Dubai-based branch of the home working…
The latest appointments, including new female heads at India Tourism and WTTC
RAVNEET KAUR has become the new chair and managing director of the India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), becoming the first women to hold the role. In a 29-year career, Ms Kaur…
The latest appointments from Scoot, AccorHotels, Pan Pacific and more
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…
Emirates to back DP World Tour, extending partnership until 2031
Emirates and the DP World Tour have inked an agreement for the airline to extend its status as the Official Airline and Marketing Partner of the leading professional golf Tour until the end…
Women in Travel CIC launches IWTTF Gulf
Women in Travel CIC is announcing the international expansion of its signature event - the International Women in Travel & Tourism Forum (IWTTF) - with the launch of IWTTF Gulf.
Sandy Shen is The Lux Collective’s new sales VP for the Asia-Pacific
Shen brings more than two decades of experience into her new role.
OMNIYAT launches The Alba
OMNIYAT, Dubai’s visionary developer, officially announced the launch of its latest architectural masterpiece – The Alba – at the recent Monaco Yacht Show.
Marriott hotels achieve Gold certification from GGC
Three Marriott group hotels were recently awarded Gold certifications, from the internationally-renowned Green Globe certification (GGC) programme, for their commitment to eco-friendly…
TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards – Middle East celebrates top travel industry players
Winning companies were honoured for their exemplary achievements at the Awards Ceremony on 19 September 2024.
Gold Medal celebrate Dubai & Arabia brochure launch with agent training and Abu Dhbai Fam Trip
Gold Medal, the flagship B2B brand of dnata Travel Group UK, have proudly launched their Dubai & Arabia brochure , the fifth brochure of their 2024-25 portfolio.
Dubai welcomes a record 9.31 million visitors in the first half of 2024
Number of international overnight visitors in the first half of the year was 9% higher than the same period in 2023.
Aman announces Aman Dubai
Aman is delighted to announce a forthcoming destination in the United Arab Emirates – Aman Dubai. Aman Dubai marks a strategic move for the brand, establishing its hallmark ultra-luxury…
Kempinski flag to fly above two more landmark hotels in Dubai
Kempinski Hotels is set to double its footprint in Dubai after signing a partnership with Abu Dhabi National Hotels to rebrand two iconic properties.
World Travel Awards 2023 Arabian Aviation Highlights Big Wins
The prestigious travel award ceremony recognised the world’s top travel brands and held its annual prize-giving Grand Final Gala Ceremony at the Burj Al Arab in Dubai.
Michael Gnaegi appointed as the General Manager of Chatrium Grand Bangkok
Chatrium Grand Bangkok is delighted to announce the appointment of Michael Gnaegi, a passionate Swiss Hotelier, as its new General Manager, effective November 2023.
ATM 2024 will showcase the latest trends in luxury travel
The Middle East’s luxury travel market is evolving rapidly, extending beyond opulent experiences to incorporate heritage, innovation and sustainability.
Make Your Next Winter Holiday a Magical Experience in Dubai
Dubai, known for its futuristic skyline and desert landscapes, is transformed into a magical wonderland during the winter months. A combination of sun-soaked days and cool Arabian nights…
Saadiyat Island Abu Dhabi breaks the Guinness World Records title for largest display of messages in bottles
Saadiyat Island Abu Dhabi was recently awarded a Guinness World Records™ title for the largest display of messages in bottles in a unique and memorable stunt at the award-winning…
Dubai Calendar unveils events and entertainment extravaganza for October 2023
Dubai Calendar, the official listing platform for events in the city, has announced a spectacular line-up of live music, entertainment and sporting events which will take place throughout…
61% of UAE residents willing to pay for sustainable tourism experiences
Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important consideration within the Middle East’s luxury travel sector, especially in the UAE where 61% of residents say they are willing to pay a…
Visit Jersey appoints Tricia Warwick as chief executive officer
The Board of Directors at Visit Jersey Limited has announced the appointment of Tricia Warwick as a Director and Chief Executive Officer of the company. She was selected following an open…
Emirates A380 and Red Arrows ‘score an Ace’
Emirates and the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, took to the skies to celebrate the start of the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai with a spectacular flypast over Jumeirah…
Air Partner set to double workforce in the Middle East
Global aviation services group, Air Partner, expands its office in Dubai as part of its plans to double its workforce in the Middle East and grow its market share in the region.
Dubai Holding SkyRun 2022 concludes with new records
Dubai Holding, a diversified global investment company with presence in over 13 countries, announces the winners of the 17th edition of Dubai Holding SkyRun, which took place today at…
The sky’s the limit with Dubai Holding SkyRun 2022
Dubai Holding brings back its hugely popular Dubai Holding SkyRun 2022 – Dubai’s only official stairclimbing race – as part of a number of fitness challenges and events hosted across the…
Dubai’s Cruise Tourism Strong Rebound Post-Pandemic
More than 900,000 cruise passengers are anticipated to visit Dubai during the peak winter season, marking a definitive return for the city’s cruise tourism industry.
The arrival of…
Atlantis The Royal to open with 795 keys by November
The new iconic landmark of Dubai, Atlantis The Royal on the Palm Jumeirah slated to open in second week of November, this is one of the most luxury experential resorts in the World.
Wyndham Residences The Palm opens with 102 keys
Wyndham Residences The Palm has officially opened in the Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Wyndham Residences The Palm officially opens
Wyndham Residences The Palm is delighted to announce its official opening on the Palm Jumeirah, Dubai. The unique 102-room pet-friendly property, nestled amongst the residential…
Four Seasons expands in Egypt with three new luxury hotel and residential projects
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts in partnership with real estate development corporation Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG) has announced plans for an extensive portfolio expansion in Egypt with…
Accor adds iconic Queen Elizabeth 2 to portfolio in Dubai
Taking over operations from May 2022, the cruise ship will undergo further upgrades and renovations prior to joining the MGallery Hotel Collection
Your 2022 travel escape based on your Chinese zodiac
Chinese New Year 2022 will be celebrated on 1 February and while we say goodbye to the year of the Ox, 2022 welcomes in the year of the Tiger, an animal sign known to be brave, confident and…
World’s first floating resort set to launch in Dubai
For the first time, a luxury hotel, Kempinski Floating Palace, will open in Dubai as a floating building around which 12 floating luxury villas are grouped with the possibility to sail to…
Middle East hotel sector sees continued recovery
Hotel demand across the majority of Middle East and North Africa (MENA) markets is expected to achieve parity with 2019 levels of performance in 2022
Football legends Robbie Keane and Michael Owen to host football escapes in Dubai
Located on Dubai’s most famous stretch of coastline, the ultimate relaxed family beach resort Jumeirah Beach Hotel has announced the return of the highly sought-after children’s football…
Middle East spend on leisure travel to exceed pre-COVID levels by 10% in 2024
the amount of money that Middle East travellers spend on international leisure travel, will begin to exceed 2019 pre-COVID levels, in as little as three years
Here’s what Dubai is offering for travellers in the post-Covid 19 world
Dubai has opened up to welcome travellers and ensuring travellers’ safety and wellbeing through its various initiatives i the post Covid world
The world’s tallest hotel reaches construction milestone
The First Group is making rapid progress in the development of Ciel hotel – its largest and most ambitious project to date – with the high-profile Dubai Marina property’s foundations nearing…
Our expansion in mid-2021 will set AYANA apart: Stefan Fuchs
A true passion for innovation with a keen ability to inspire and instill passion in his team members on both an executive and front-of-house level is what best describes Stefan Fuchs, the…
What can you learn from OYO, Grab, Google and leading hotels at Direct Booking Summit
The Direct Booking Summit: Bangkok taking place on 19-20 February has announced a world-class line up of speakers who will share their hotel marketing, revenue and distribution expertise…
Nepal’s billionaire opens first luxury hotel in Dubai
With footprints in 20 countries around the world, CG Corp Global, a multinational conglomerate from Nepal, has now forayed into Dubai and is a major shareholder in the recently launched…
Dubai Tourism conducts three-city India roadshow
In order to strengthen relationships with travel agents and tour operators, to boost Indian arrivals to Dubai as part of the 2019 marketing strategy, the Department of Tourism and…
Accor and Marriott dominate in ME
Industry analyst STR has revealed that the Accor and Marriott International brands have the highest number of rooms in the hospitality market in the Middle East.
Hot hotel openings: Radisson Collection debuts in the French capital
This week in the world of hotels, we’re looking at the latest openings from Radisson Collection, Four Seasons, Mandarin Oriental and Shaza Hotels.
Marriott appoints new CDO to drive Middle East ambition
Marriott International has announced Jerome Briet as chief development officer for the Middle East and Africa. In his new role, Briet will oversee and drive the company’s growth through…
Wah Taj: Fourth Taj hotel in Dubai at Deira creek
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), has announced the signing of a new Taj hotel at the Deira Creek in Dubai in partnership with Ithra Dubai LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of…
Caesars Entertainment and Meraas to open two Caesars Hotels in Dubai
Caesars Entertainment Corporation and Meraas Holdings have announced an agreement to manage two luxury hotels and a beach club at the Meraas’ Bluewaters Island development in Dubai.
Preferred Hotels & Resorts break the glass ceiling with new executive appointments
Lindsey Ueberroth, CEO of Preferred Hotels & Resorts today announced three executive appointments that mark a significant shift in the leadership structure of the family-owned and…
What’s happening in Dubai in 2018?
This year, Dubai will see the launch of the world’s longest urban zipline, the opening of the Frame, Zaha Hadid’s’ ‘The Opus’ building, and a six-week special of Van Gogh’s Alive exhibition.…
Nine more five-star hotels to open in Jordan
To reinforce Jordan’s position as an up-and-coming tourist destination to UK travellers, major hotel groups Hyatt, Jumeirah, Starwood Hotels and Resorts and Ritz Carlton will open nine…
Louis T Collection presents its new senior vice president
Hospitality executive Mikael Svensson has joined hospitality management and building solutions company Louis T Collection as senior vice president. Svensson will oversee operations of the…
The perfect match? Singapore host ILTM Asia Pacific 2018
ILTM Asia Pacific which takes place for the first time at the Marina Bay Sands Hotel in Singapore, 21 – 24 May 2018, is attracting the attention of the world’s leading luxury travel brands…
Jordan sees number of UK tourists grow
Jordan saw significant growth in UK visitor numbers in first quarter of 2017, increasing by 15.8 per cent, compared to the same period in 2016.
Jordan’s focus on UK travellers has…
2017 Travel & Hospitality Trends
For destinations, 2017 is all about discovering that pristine enclave. And the more locally curated, the sweeter the sojourn. Emerging 2017 hotspots are situated at already-coveted…
StayWell partners Cristal for Middle East expansion
StayWell Hospitality Group, which operates the Park Regis hotel brand, has formed a new strategic partnership to expand its portfolio in the Middle East.
The Australia-based company…
AccorHotels signs deal with R hotels for The Retreat Palm Dubai
AccorHotels has signed a new agreement with R Hotels, the hospitality management division of the business conglomerate R Holding, for one of the first MGallery hotels in the Middle East. The…
Langham Hotels considers women-only Doha resort
Luxury hotel operator Langham Hotels is in discussions to open a women-only resort in Doha that will also include the world’s largest spa.
The Hong Kong-based hospitality group is due…
The latest appointments, including Sabre’s Frank Trampert and Nikki Beach’s new president
FRANK TRAMPERT has been appointed as the new managing director & chief commercial officer for Sabre's hospitality business in Asia Pacific. Trampert has extensive experience in the…
