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New holiday ideas in Germany as Jumeirah Frankfurt opens
Jumeirah Group has opened its first hotel in continental Europe, with the team at Jumeirah Frankfurt welcoming its first guests today. With grand opening celebrations are scheduled for September, the property is soft-opening a month early to ensure everything runs smoothly.
New members at award-winning Jumeirah team
In line with its ambitious expansion plans, Jumeirah Group has announced the appointment of two new directors of sales and marketing for its world-class hotels and resorts. New positions have been created for the growing markets of Germany and Spain, while Alison Wheatley has taken the position of brand marketing manager for Europe.
Jumeirah Releases 101 Rehabilitated Turtles Back into the Ocean
The Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project (DTRP) has successfully returned 101 critically endangered hawksbill turtles back to their natural habitat following several months of rehabilitation at Burj Al Arab and Madinat Jumeirah.
Jumeirah ambassador Rory McIlroy wins US Open title
Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hotel company and member of Dubai Holding, celebrates the victory of its global brand ambassador, golfer Rory McIlroy, in the US Open at the Congressional Country Club, Bethesda, Maryland, USA. McIlroy’s victory in the United States is just the latest triumph for Dubai-based Jumeirah – which was celebrating a number of titles at the World Travel Awards earlier this year.
Dubai hospitality enters golden era
Hot on the heels of hosting the incredibly successful World Travel Awards in May when it was voted “Middle East’s Leading Destination”, Dubai has reported that its hotel industry has enjoyed strong growth for the first quarter of 2011.
Jumeirah appoints GM for Azerbaijan hotel
Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, has appointed Mete Atakuman as General Manager of Jumeirah Bilgah Hotel, Baku in Azerbaijan.
Rixos takes on new Palm Jumeirah hotel
Rixos Hotels is to mark its Middle East debut by managing a new property on the Palm Jumeirah. The Turkish luxury hospitality brand steps in after Jumeirah Group, the brand behind Dubai’s iconic Burj al Arab, terminated its contract with Al Fattan Properties to manage Jumeirah Al Fattan Palm Resort.
Jumeirah Emirates Towers holds Vertical Marathon
Jumeirah Emirates Towers has hosted this year’s Vertical Marathon to raise funds for Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF).
WTTC Summit 2011: Gerald Lawless leads Jumeirah to new heights
Gerald Lawless, Executive Chairman of Jumeirah Group, is hospitality’s man of the moment. He has just rounded off an incredibly successful week in Dubai when he was honoured with the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference 2011 “Leadership Award”, whilst the iconic Burj Al Arab was voted “Middle East’s Leading Hotel” at 2011 World Travel Awards. This week he is a panelist at the 9th WTTC Global Travel & Tourism Summit in Las Vegas.
ATM 2011: Jumeirah gears up for Abu Dhabi debut with Etihad Towers launch
Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company, was out in force at Arabian Travel Market, as it prepares to open the highly-anticipated Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi in just a few months.
Stephan Schupbach, GM, Zabeel Saray, Jumeirah Hotel, The Palm, Dubai @ ATM 2011
BTN interviews Stephan Schupbach, General Manager, Zabeel Saray, Jumeirah Hotel, The Palm, Dubai at the Arabian Travel Market, Dubai 2011
AHIC 2011: HH Sheikh Ahmed presented with inaugural “Outstanding Achievement Award”
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum was presented with the “Outstanding Achievement Award”, and Gerald Lawless, Executive Chairman, Jumeirah Group, received the “Leadership Award” at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference 2011.