Thomas Meier has served as Jumeirah's interim CEO on two separate occasions. To execute Jumeirah's 2030 Mission, he would need to open 25 hotels in five years.
Today's podcast looks at the motivation behind increased baggage fees, New York City hotels' boost from short-term rental restrictions, and Jumeirah Group's change in leadership.
Dubai has tried and failed to set up its darling hotels in global hubs. But things are different now: The city has boomed since the pandemic, and investors overseas are now reading its success story. Introducing "Brand Dubai," coming to a city near you.
Jumeirah began in Dubai in the '90s, stunning the world with bombastic hotels like the Burj Al Arab. Today, the luxe operator wants to bring some of that Dubai shine to other key global markets.
The rise in luxury travel signifies more than just deep pockets — it's a shift towards meaningful experiences. Millennials and Gen Zers are setting the pace, choosing travel as a form of self-expression. Jumeirah is tapping into this trend to accelerate its global reach, shifting the definition of luxury from mere opulence to personalized, purpose-driven experiences.