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Holiday Inn & Suites | Staybridge Suites Taif

IHG Hotels and Resorts boosts presence in Al Shafa, Taif with dual hotel signing in line with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030

The signing will see IHG debut Holiday Inn & Suites and Staybridge Suites brands in the city.

Holiday Inn & Suites | Staybridge Suites Taif ......

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IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of Holiday Inn & Suites Taif and Staybridge Suites Taif, in partnership with Al Jumaiah Group. Both properties are set to open in Q4 2025 in the Al Shafa, Taif, a relaxing destination located 2,500 meters above sea level and known for its historical sites, panoramic scenic views, pleasant weather, and fragrant rose gardens. The new resorts will play a vital role in supporting Taif's growing hospitality scene and further cementing IHG's commitment to Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030.

Taif, as of the 10 strategic destinations under Vision 2030, is playing a key role in contributing to achieving Saudi Arabia's ambitions for the tourism and hospitality sector with substantial government investments in infrastructure and its emergence as a prominent tourism destination. With its all year round leisure demand appeal, the dual signing of IHG hotels will add 280 rooms, catering to the high demand for world-class hospitality offering in the city.

Al Jumaiah Group is one of Abdullah Ali Al-Jumaiah's multi-activity investment companies that has kept pace with the rapid growth of the Hospitality scene in the Kingdom. The company invests in this sector through several projects of various uses in regions of the Kingdom, including hotels, resorts, and multi-use tourism and entertainment projects, which are expected to contribute to the rapid development of the tourism and hospitality sector in Saudi Arabia.

Staybridge Suites Taif: Nestled amid the picturesque mountains of Al Shafa, Taif, Staybridge Suites Taif will feature standalone villas, studios, one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, all offering unobstructed views of the mountain range. The resort will feature an All-Day Dining and a specialty restaurant, a fitness center and a pool.

Holiday Inn & Suites Taif: Suitated in the tranquil Al Shafa Mountains, Holiday Inn & Suites Resort Taif will be an ideal choice for travelers looking for a relaxing and rejuventating getaway in Taif.

Alongside stunning scenery and comfortable accomodations including standalone chalets, guests will benefit from a variety of amentities including an All-Day Dining, speciality restaurant and lobby lounge. For those looking to unwind, the resort's swimming pool and fitness centre will make a perfect pair . The site will also feature retail shops, a cinema theater, and a ballroom for special occasions.

Guests of both hotels will benefit from IHG's best-in-class loyalty program, IHG One Rewards, which provides an elevated guest experience - giving them richer benefits that can be availed on IHG's new mobile app. The benefits range from suite upgrades and annual lounge memberships to extended check-outs, and much more, depending on the chosen benefit level.

IHG currently operates 40 hotels across 5 brands in Saudi Arabia, including: InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, voco and Staybridge Suites and has a strong pipeline of 32 hotels due to open in the next 2-5 years.

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With over 1,200 hotels worldwide, the Holiday Inn® brand is the most widely recognized lodging brand in the world. In fact, the Holiday Inn brand was one of the first international hotel brands to establish a presence in China in 1984. The Holiday Inn brand provides the services that business travelers need, while also offering a comfortable atmosphere where all people can relax and enjoy amenities such as restaurants and room service,...

Staybridge Suites® is an innovative, all-suite hotel brand designed to meet the needs of extended stay guests seeking a warm sense of community in a home-like environment that is perfect for business, relocation and vacations. The Staybridge Suites brand continues to grow rapidly with 245 hotels open across the Americas, Europe and the Middle East. For more information about the Staybridge Suites brand visit www.StaybridgeSuites.com.

IHG Hotels & Resorts is a global hospitality company, with a purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good. With a family of 19 hotel brands and IHG One Rewards, one of the world's largest hotel loyalty programmes, IHG has over 6,000 open hotels in over 100 countries, and more than 1,900 in the development pipeline.