Dubai-based Jumeirah Group to double property portfolio by 2030; 'keen' on opening luxury hotel in India
Jumeirah Group aims to double its property portfolio by 2030 and is 'keen' on opening a luxury hotel in India, a top company official said on Wednesday. Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts is a Dubai-based luxury hotel chain, which currently owns 27 hotels across the world, including 12 hotels in the United Arab Emirates, said Kirti Anchan, General Manager of Jumeirah Emirates Towers.
«We are on a growth path and we want to double our property portfolio by 2030.
India being the key market for Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts, we are definitely keen (on opening a hotel in India).
»Our focus will be the ultra-luxury market. So we want to be in the right city with the right product.
We are searching for such a location and hopefully we will see something soon in India," said Anchan.
According to Anchan, the group has opened new properties in Oman, Maldives, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia during the last 18 months and two more are coming up in Saudi Arabia.
«High level discussions are going on.
But, yes, we are interested in opening a hotel in India. We all agree to be in India in view of travellers' curiosity and economic growth of India» Anchan told reporters at the roadshow.
He along with other senior officials of the group were in the city for a roadshow to connect with city-based tour operators and travel agents.
«The purpose of the roadshow is to expand the network within India, because this country has a big potential. Travel trend shows that Indians, irrespective of their age, are curious to travel, they want to explore more,» said Anchan.
He said the group sees India as an important market and the inflow of Indians coming to Dubai is growing, mainly because of the air connectivity and easy visa process.
