David Thomson, Chief Operating Officer, JA Resorts & Hotels, Dubai - Pt1

The evolution of Jebel Ali International Hotels, over a 32 year period, and the re-branding of the group to JA Resorts & Hotels is the focus of this interview with David Thomson, Chief Operating Office. Talking to Phil Blizzard the interview sets the scene of this Dubai based organisation by looking at the development of their flagship hotel at Jebel Ali and also the mountain retreat in Hatta, and how 'new Dubai' and beyond, is playing an important role in the growth of the group. This part concludes with a look at the prospects for the future - in line with Dubai hosting Expo 2020.

Part two will focus on the recent move by JA Resorts & Hotels in to the Indian Ocean with properties in the Seychelles and the Maldives.