A key element of Stephan Schüpbach’s new role is to drive the pre-opening preparations for new Jumeirah hotels due to open in the coming three years in China, Indonesia and India.
DoubleTree by Hilton opens in historic St. Augustine Florida
Formerly a Ramada Inn, the five-story hotel has been completely redesigned and renovated in the city’s traditional Old Spanish style while featuring modern updates and amenities throughout.
New residential resort Ascot planned for Grand Bahama
Approximately 300 resort-residences are spread over 18 acres within walking distance to Port Lucaya and includes beachfront, marina and “labyrinth garden” homes.
A signature Thai restaurant opens in the Maldives
The restaurant is set in lovely gardens, with a Lotus pond and Thai traditional salas. There is also a Thai cooking studio where guests can participate in lessons from our Thai Master Chef Khun Ning.
Jumeirah Group announces three new hotels in China
The luxury Dubai hotel group agrees to manage properties in Haikou, Wuhan and Nanjing.
Shimao Group unveils MiniMax Hotel and MiniMax Premier Hotel brands
MiniMax Hotel was conceived with a focus on the latest trends and the new generation of consumers, targeting the young adult segment as its customer base.
One World Hotel Petaling Jaya celebrates Deepavali with lobby kolam
Deepavali Greetings! This 20-ft diameter kolam used 11 colours of rice powder weighing hundreds of kilograms. It took hotel staff more than 11 hours to complete.
Sabre boosts hotel content with the introduction of HRS properties
Travel agents around the world will be able to shop and book over 50,000 HRS hotels in Sabre, significantly expanding HRS’ global reach.
High Definition Golf simulators swinging into hotels worldwide
New indoor golf simulators have been installed by Fairmont, Marriott and Shangri-La and enable guests to golf right on property, no matter the weather.
IHG and Grupo Presidente to extend relationship in Mexico
Since 1994, IHG and Grupo Presidente have assembled a portfolio of eleven hotels and resorts across the country under IHG’s InterContinental Hotels & Resorts and Holiday Inn brands.


