Prior to his appointment Durnell was General Manager and Chairman of Property Body Corporate at Palazzo Versace, the world’s first fashion branded hotel on the Gold Coast, Australia.
Jumeirah Bodrum Palace opens in Turkey
Jumeirah Bodrum Palace 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.
Jumeirah at Etihad Towers features in FAST & FURIOUS 7
Film lovers can see a spectacular high-octane chase scene featuring the landmark towers, in which one of the super cars speeds out of one tower and lands in the middle of a cocktail reception in another.
Jumeirah Group to open second hotel in Turkey
The hotel formerly known as the Golden Savoy will be operated under the Jumeirah brand as Jumeirah Bodrum Palace Hotel, Turkey with an official opening scheduled for 1st May 2015.
Jumeirah Group launches new home-grown restaurant division
The group will collaborate with international experts in order to develop new concepts founded in Dubai and will engage in joint ventures, franchising and white label operations.
Richard Hartman appointed to board of Jumeirah Group
International hotel expert joins board of luxury hotel group as Ghaith Al Ghaith appointed Vice Chairman of the Board and Sir David Michels steps down.
Jumeirah Group signs first Venu hotel for Bluewaters Island
The Venu properties are expected to open in 2017 and will offer close to 300 hotel rooms and 119 serviced apartments.
Sven Wiedenhaupt joins Jumeirah as GM of Jumeirah Emirates Towers
Sven Wiedenhaupt joins Jumeirah from Four Seasons, where he was most recently General Manager of The Four Seasons Resort Nevis, West Indies.
