Jumeirah News Page 18
Jumeirah Bodrum Palace opens for business
Following a management agreement signed with Targets Investment, which was announced in March this year, Jumeirah Bodrum Palace has opened its doors with a range of new services and special offers for discerning travellers. The property offers 135 rooms made up of generous suites, villas and a six-bedroom palace, all with sea-facing views and spacious terraces, a wide selection of restaurants and bars and eight family pools in addition to 49 private pools for the villas.
Lawless welcomed to British Travel & Hospitality Hall of Fame
Gerald Lawless has been recognised by the prestigious British Travel & Hospitality Hall of Fame at a ceremony in London. The Hall of Fame was created in 1995 to honour excellence and outstanding achievement in those who have played a significant part in creating and developing the travel, hospitality and tourism industry.
Grosvenor House Apartments launches range of new wellness options
Grosvenor House Apartments by Jumeirah Living is launching three new wellness packages to offer guests the ultimate healthy living retreat while staying in London. The packages are themed around fitness, relaxation and recuperation. The wellness programmes have been put together by Grosvenor House Apartments’ trainer-in-residence Kathryn Tilbury, who has over ten years’ experience in the fitness industry and has worked in some of London’s most prestigious gyms.
Burj Al Arab celebrates 15th anniversary with new leadership
Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hotel company and a member of Dubai Holding, has appointed Anthony McHale as general manager of Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, the world’s most luxurious hotel. McHale took up role in January, joining Jumeirah Group after more than five years as general manager of Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park in London.
Stefan Fuchs, general manager, Jumeirah at Etihad Towers
Stefan Fuchs, general manager, Jumeirah at Etihad Towers talks to Breaking Travel News at ITB 2015.
Jumeirah to manage luxury hotel in Turkey
Jumeirah will start operating its second hotel in Turkey, the Golden Savoy in Bodrum, on the country’s Aegean coast in May. The 135-room property spanning 110,000m2 includes restaurants, lounges and bars, a Talise Spa and 57 swimming pools.
Jumeirah consolidates restaurant operations under JRG Dubai banner
Jumeirah Group, the international luxury hotel company and a member of Dubai Holding, has launched Jumeirah Restaurant Group Dubai, a global restaurant management company that creates, operates and franchises a portfolio of 60 restaurant brands. JRG Dubai operates home-grown high-end, premium casual and casual dining venues and lounges, including Pierchic, Tortuga, Pai Thai, 360° and The Noodle House, which comprises a portfolio of 23 branches worldwide.
Jumeirah reveals plans for first hotel under new Venu flag
Jumeirah Group has announced the first deal for its new contemporary lifestyle hotel brand, Venu, following the signing of a management agreement with Meraas Holding. The Jumeirah Group will operate the Venu Bluewaters Island Hotel together with adjoining serviced residences, which will be operated under the Venu Living brand. The Venu properties are expected to open in 2017 and will offer close to 300 hotel rooms and 119 serviced apartments.
Benson takes over leadership of Jumeirah Carlton Tower in London
Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, has appointed Katie Benson to the role of general manager at Jumeirah Carlton Tower in London. Benson joins Jumeirah from Langham Group, where she was most recently chief executive and executive director of Langham Hospitality Investments, as well as regional vice president for the Americas and Caribbean for Langham Hospitality Group.
Jumeirah Zabeel Saray launches new cruise shuttle service
Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, the Ottoman inspired luxury resort located on Palm Jumeirah, has unveiled a new private jetty offering an exclusive boat shuttle service for in house guests. The air conditioned, eight seat shuttle boat named the ‘Saray Water Transfer’ is available from the hotel’s private beach and provides transfers to and from Dubai Marina, offering quick and exclusive access to one of the city’s most popular destinations.
Jumeirah Zabeel Saray launches new Spa Sensory Journey
Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, the Ottoman inspired luxury resort located on Palm Jumeirah, has launched a new ‘Spa Sensory Journey’ at the award-winning Talise Ottoman Spa. Designed to instantly relax, de-stress or uplift both body and mind, the three-stage journey involves a progressive series of aromas and personalised oils.
Jumeirah appoints new general manager for iconic Burj Al Arab
Jumeirah Group has appointed Anthony McHale as general manager of Burj Al Arab Jumeirah. McHale takes up the role as of January 11th 2015, joining Jumeirah Group after more than five years as general manager of Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park in London. During his time at Mandarin Oriental he successfully opened Bar Boulud in 2010, as well as Dinner by Heston Blumenthal in 2011, which has secured two Michelin stars and worldwide recognition.