World Travel Awards News

Frederik Reinisch, Resort Manager, Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa, Dubai @ WTA ME 2010
Frederik Reinisch, Resort Manager, Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa, Dubai

Didier Tourneboeuf, GM, Qasr Al Sarab Anantara Desert Resort @ WTA ME 2010
Didier Tourneboeuf, GM, Qasr Al Sarab Anantara Desert Resort

Christophe Duboscq, Avis Europe @ WTA ME 2010
Christophe Duboscq, Regional Director Mediterranean, Mid East & Ireland, Avis Europe

Ahmed Al Mamari, Deputy CEO, Royal Jet, Abu Dhabi @ WTA ME 2010
Ahmed Al Mamari, Deputy CEO, Royal Jet, Abu Dhabi

Abdullah Tawakul, Senior VP, Dnata Dubai @ WTA ME 2010
Abdullah Tawakul, Senior VP, Dnata Dubai

Jamal Al Hai, Senior VP, Dubai Airports @ WTA ME 2010
Jamal Al Hai, Senior VP, Dubai Airports

Jumeirah unveils new lifestyle brand as occupancy rates soar
Luxury hotel brand Jumeirah has reported a strong growth in sales, led by a surge in occupancy rates across its Dubai portfolio this year. The group has also unveiled plans to launch a new lifestyle brand, VENU Hotels, later in 2010 as its global expansion continues apace.
Jumeirah Group sees sales soar, reaffirms growth strategy and names new brand
Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, reported high occupancy in its Dubai hotels in the months of February-April 2010 maintaining a robust average room rate.

Middle East prepares for travel triumph
The biggest players of Arabian travel and tourism are gearing up for the most important evening of the year – the World Travel Awards 2010 Middle East Ceremony, which takes place on 3 May at the Address Dubai Marina, with His Highness Prince Bandar as Guest of Honour.

Nancy Ajram to headline World Travel Awards
Arabian singing sensation and UNICEF goodwill ambassador, Nancy Ajram, has been announced as the headline act of the World Travel Awards 2010 Middle East Ceremony in Dubai on 3 May.

The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management’s new Masters Programme now open
The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management, one of the world’s leading hospitality management schools and part of Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and member of Dubai Holding; is now recruiting for its new Master of Science Degree in International Hospitality Management - the first of its kind in the GCC region.