Articles tagged “jumeirah”

Tourism

Jumeirah Axes 500 Jobs as Tourism Slows Down in Dubai

Hard times are in for Dubai's tourism players, with big names such as Jumeirah cutting jobs to survive a downturn. Earlier, as Skift reported, Emaar has ventured to China, seeking growth in a project with the new Beijing international airport.

Filipe Pacheco and Nicolas Parasie, Bloomberg | 2 years ago

Tourism

Dubai Holding to Develop Burj Jumeira to Host Large Scale Events

Dubai does not lack high towers. Here's another, and one that will provide events planners with more exciting venues. Roll it on.

Archana Narayanan, Bloomberg | 3 years ago

Hotels

Jumeirah Group Owner Eyes Some of Europe’s Most Famous Luxury Hotels

If this deal comes through, it looks like Jumeirah Group will be adding heavily to its hotel portfolio.

Asli Kandemir, Ercan Ersoy, and Dinesh Nair, Bloomberg | 3 years ago

Business Travel

Jumeirah’s Big Plans for 2019

Jumeirah Group is certainly ratcheting up its plans. Broadening its brand portfolio will help with name recognition.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 3 years ago

Hotels

Luxury Hotelier Jumeirah to Launch Neighborhood-Friendly Brand in 2019

And not only that, but it's also jumping on the luxury soft brand collection bandwagon, too.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 3 years ago

Business Travel

Wellness Programs Help Luxury Travel Connect Mind, Body and Vacations

The wellness concept has enticed the luxury travel industry. Many of today's high-end travelers want something more than just first-class flights and a fancy hotel -- and there are plenty of companies out there happy to service that need.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 4 years ago

Hotels

Jumeirah Skips Luxury in Favor of ‘Upscale Casual’ for New Brand

High-end luxury isn't for everyone, and it makes sense for Jumeirah to explore the upper midscale space; the upscale millennial travelers of today are the future luxury globetrotters of tomorrow.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 4 years ago

Hotels

Jumeirah Hires Former Four Seasons Executive as Its New CEO

We're very much looking forward to seeing what Silva can do about growing the Jumeirah brand, and how he'll handle its new, soon-to-be-launched lifestyle brand.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 4 years ago

Hotels

Luxury Travel Confronts a Widening Identity Crisis

Luxury hospitality is no longer defined by marble bathrooms and turndown service. To compete and appeal to today's luxury guest, hotels have to be a lot smarter and more thoughtful than ever before.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 4 years ago

Hotels

Marriott and AccorHotels Mega Merger Activity Created Luxury Powerhouses

Perhaps being bigger isn't always better, at least when it comes to luxury hotels. When you're bigger, the challenges can be, too.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 4 years ago