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Jumeirah enters US with Essex House

Holiday In Wales Jumeirah, the Dubai-based hotel and resort group, do not do things in small measures.

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Holiday Wales Planning to quadruple its portfolio the next four years, the group has recently ventured into the U.S. market with the $500 million acquisition of New Yorks Essex House.

St. Director of Tourism Since 1998 Mr. Peter Hilary Modeste has served, as the Director of Tourism of the St. Lucia Tourist Board. President of the St. Lucia Hotel & Tourism Association, Mr. Modeste has been employed within the tourism sector for a number of years. He was educated at the University of Wales and is married with three children. A former Minister of Education, Mr. Modeste has served on a number of national organizations including the St. Lucia Development Bank.

Cottage Holiday In Wales Jumeirah replaces Starwood as the operator of the 605-room hotel, which was originally built in 1931, now the 75 year old property, on Central Park, has been renamed Jumeirah Essex House.

Jumeirah> We are pleased to announce important news for our Company. On 21 June 2005, a new name and identity were revealed.

 Jumeirah, as Jumeirah International is now known, brand under a single, distinctive and memorable name. All of our hotel names will feature the Jumeirah identity, yet each will retain their individual style and uniqueness.

We remain committed to being the world's most luxurious hospitality brand and the name Jumeirah will continue to be synonymous with outstanding service.



Caravan Holiday In Wales Having introduced some of most ambitious hotel concepts in the world, including Wild Wadi -- an innovative water park, Burj Al Arab -- the worlds tallest all suite hotel and the Madinat Jumeirah, a hotel reflective Dubai's heritage, Jumeirah has an impressive -track record of innovation.

The glasshouse at the botanic garden, which opened last year, was in the prestigious company of the Tate Modern and the London Eye, framed house in Wales.

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Accommodation Holiday Wales The group has already confirmed a $50 million renovation for Essex House, which will include a new restaurant. All 600 employees will undergo a training program to acquaint themselves with Jumeirahs brand of Arabian hospitality.

Holiday Last Minute Wales "North America is a very important market for future growth and we will continue to work with our partners in expanding in the continent," says Gerald Lawless, CEO of Jumeirah.

Catering Holiday Self Wales "We are looking at between four to five hotels in North America including a resort in the Carribbean. Our next expansion could come this year."

Holiday Wales Walking The group has recently undergone a successful rebranding campaign and new sales offices are planned in Paris, Riyadh and Moscow in the coming months.

Family Holiday Wales Jumeirah first expanded outside the Middle East into in 2001 when they it over the management of The Carlton Tower and The Lowndes Hotel in Knightsbridge. The Lowndes has now closed its doors to undergo a $14 million refurbishment programme.

Holiday Riding Wales Jumeirah is part of Dubai Holdings, which is the investment arm of the government and part of the partnership, which is controlled by the crown prince of Dubai, Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum. He is intent on diversifying the states assets, since the United Arab Emirates oil reserves are running down.

Adventure Holiday Wales The emirate, one of seven city-states that make up the United Arab Emirates, has already turned itself into one of the fastest-growing tourist destinations in the world and now it is looking to expand in the U.S. and Europe. According to government officials, oil now accounts for only eight percent of the city-state's national income, while tourism accounts for 17 percent.

Holiday Park South Wales Over the past three years, Dubai has been investing in both the UK and US. In 2005, the crown prince bought Madame Tussaud's wax museum and an office building at 1 Trafalgar Square. Its sister emirate is also expanding. Abu Dhabi has just opened its first international tourist office in London, a second is expected for Frankfurt.

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