JJW Hotels & Resorts
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JJW Hotels & Resorts Limited is an international private company of Mohamed Bin Issa Al Jaber
with principal business interests in acquisition, development and operation of several hotels and resorts throughout Europe and the Middle East. The company says it operates from corporate offices in London
, UK; Paris
, France; the Algarve, Portugal; Vienna
, Austria and Cairo, Egypt.
JJW Hotels & Resorts has a portfolio of hotels such as Grand Hotel Wien
in Vienna, the Hotel Balzac in Paris and exclusive golf resorts in the Algarve: the Penina Hotel and golf course, Dona Filipa Hotel, the San Lorenzo Golf Course and Pinheiros Altos private residential resort in Portugal with its 27-hole golf course.
JJW Hotels & Resorts in the Middle East operates the Amarante Pyramids, Amarante Garden Palms, Amarante Golf City, and the Nile
cruise ships Osiris and Isis.
Since 2008 JJW also holds 60% of Kneissl
, an Austrian manufacturer of skis and tennis rackets.
In november 2010 Marriott International
acquired the Berners Hotel which has been placed into administration. In december 2010 Westmont Hospitality bought five hotels of the The Eton Collection
out of administration. The properties included boutique and townhouse in London
, Leeds
and Edinburgh
.
Mohamed Bin Issa Al Jaber
Mohamed Bin Issa Al Jaber is a Saudi Arabian businessman. Since 2007 he is also citizen of Austria.- Businesses :His MBI International group compromises the following companies: JJW Hotels & Resorts, including luxury hotels in Austria, France, Portugal and the United Kingdom, Amarante 4-star...
with principal business interests in acquisition, development and operation of several hotels and resorts throughout Europe and the Middle East. The company says it operates from corporate offices in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, UK; Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
, France; the Algarve, Portugal; Vienna
Vienna
Vienna is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Austria and one of the nine states of Austria. Vienna is Austria's primary city, with a population of about 1.723 million , and is by far the largest city in Austria, as well as its cultural, economic, and political centre...
, Austria and Cairo, Egypt.
JJW Hotels & Resorts has a portfolio of hotels such as Grand Hotel Wien
Grand Hotel, Vienna
The Grand Hotel is a five-star luxury hotel in Vienna, Austria. It is located at the Ringstraße at Kärntnerring 9.The hotel has a long history and tradition. The architect was Karl Tietz. It was opened as the first Viennese luxury hotel in 1870. It originally had over 300 rooms, 200 bathrooms, an...
in Vienna, the Hotel Balzac in Paris and exclusive golf resorts in the Algarve: the Penina Hotel and golf course, Dona Filipa Hotel, the San Lorenzo Golf Course and Pinheiros Altos private residential resort in Portugal with its 27-hole golf course.
JJW Hotels & Resorts in the Middle East operates the Amarante Pyramids, Amarante Garden Palms, Amarante Golf City, and the Nile
Nile
The Nile is a major north-flowing river in North Africa, generally regarded as the longest river in the world. It is long. It runs through the ten countries of Sudan, South Sudan, Burundi, Rwanda, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda and Egypt.The Nile has two major...
cruise ships Osiris and Isis.
Since 2008 JJW also holds 60% of Kneissl
Kneissl
Kneissl is an Austrian manufacturer of hand made skis, biking and tennis equipment and apparel, based in Kufstein in the state of Tyrol and established by Franz Kneissl in 1861. Kneissl was accredited with the invention of “big foot” skis.-External links:...
, an Austrian manufacturer of skis and tennis rackets.
In november 2010 Marriott International
Marriott International
Marriott International, Inc. is a worldwide operator and franchisor of a broad portfolio of hotels and related lodging facilities. Founded by J. Willard Marriott, the company is now led by son J.W. Marriott, Jr...
acquired the Berners Hotel which has been placed into administration. In december 2010 Westmont Hospitality bought five hotels of the The Eton Collection
The Eton Collection
The Eton Collection is a group of 4 luxury boutique and town house hotels, mostly in the four and five star sector. It was founded in 1998 and has hotels in London and Edinburgh...
out of administration. The properties included boutique and townhouse in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, Leeds
Leeds
Leeds is a city and metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire, England. In 2001 Leeds' main urban subdivision had a population of 443,247, while the entire city has a population of 798,800 , making it the 30th-most populous city in the European Union.Leeds is the cultural, financial and commercial...
and Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland, the second largest city in Scotland, and the eighth most populous in the United Kingdom. The City of Edinburgh Council governs one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas. The council area includes urban Edinburgh and a rural area...
.