THE Jumeirah Group reported that during the first quarter of 2013, average occupancy in its portfolio of hotels increased by nine per cent globally, compared to the same period in 2012.
In the same period the average daily rate rose by nine per cent and the revenue per available room, an industry standard for measuring performance, rose by 22 per cent.
Speaking on the side-lines of the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC), Gerald Lawless, president and CEO of the Jumeirah Group, said: “The Dubai hotels have truly benefitted from the continuing attraction of Dubai as a holiday and business destination. Our hotel in Abu Dhabi, Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, has established itself as one of must-visit locations in the capital. Our two properties in the Maldives are building a strong reputation in that market; and our network of European properties, including London, Frankfurt, Mallorca, Rome and Istanbul are performing well. Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel in Shanghai has developed a loyal customer base and is going from strength to strength.”
The top five source markets for Jumeirah’s properties in the UAE continue to be Russia, the UK, the GCC, Germany and the US market.