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Saudi's Red Sea Development to include a Fairmont property

Fairmont The Red Sea is set to redefine the relationship between luxury tourism and the natural world. The property will feature 193 rooms, six distinct dining concepts, including an overwater restaurant with views of the Red Sea, and a spa. The resort will be situated next to an 18-hole championship golf course, reflecting Fairmont's reputation as a world-class golf operator. It will set new standards in sustainable development, positioned on 125 miles of untouched coastline, an archipelago of more than 90 unspoiled islands, dormant volcanoes, rich marine habitat, and ancient archaeological sites. Opening May 2026.

Fairmont
Umluj, Saudi Arabia
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Introducing InterContinental The Red Sea Resort

InterContinental, the world's first and largest luxury hotel brand, is opening new doors to a world of fascination on The Red Sea. Advancing the brand's pioneering outlook and reinforcing IHG Hotels & Resorts' global commitment to growing a leading luxury and lifestyle portfolio, InterContinental The Red Sea Resort is among the first to open on Shura Island - a destination which, in line with Saudi Vision 2030 ambitions, is setting a new global benchmark in luxury tourism.

InterContinental
Umluj, Saudi Arabia
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The Oberoi, Wadi Safar to Open as Saudi Arabia’s New Luxury Gateway to Diriyah in H2 2026

The Oberoi Group has announced the opening of The Oberoi, Wadi Safar in the second half of 2026, marking a pivotal moment for the brand in the Kingdom. Set adjacent to historic Diriyah and spread across 62 km² of some of Saudi Arabia's most untouched natural landscape, the resort is poised to become one of the country's most exclusive luxury getaways and a serene gateway to one of its most captivating cultural destinations.

Oberoi
Diriyah, Saudi Arabia
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Aleph Hospitality And Hilton Announce Tapestry Collection By Hilton Hotel In Dammam

Aleph Hospitality, the largest independent hospitality management company in the Middle East and Africa, has secured the Tapestry Collection by Hilton brand for an upcoming 84-key hotel in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, owned by AREA Investment and Real Estate. This marks Aleph Hospitality's third Tapestry Collection by Hilton property under management, further strengthening the company's partnership with global hospitality company Hilton and expanding its footprint in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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IHG Hotels & Resorts partner with SEDCO Capital to strengthen lifestyle offering in Jeddah with signing of Hotel Indigo Grand Square Jeddah

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with an investment fund managed by SEDCO Capital, a global multi-asset management and advisory firm, to launch Hotel Indigo Grand Square Jeddah. The 150-key lifestyle hotel marks the first collaboration between the global hospitality group and the Saudi real estate investment fund.

Indigo
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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AVENEW Development signs with Marriott International to bring St. Regis residences to Dubai Islands

Dubai-born AVENEW Development is entering the branded residences space following a signed agreement with Marriott International to develop The St. Regis Residences at Dubai Islands. The upcoming project is designed for the modern connoisseur, reflecting the developer's forward-thinking approach to residential living, where every detail, from interiors to communal experiences, is crafted to inspire connection, elevate lifestyle, and define what it means to truly come home.

St. Regis
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Marriott International Celebrates 100 Property Milestone in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the Signing of Courtyard by Marriott in Makkah with SEDCO Capital

Marriott International, Inc. today announced it has reached a milestone of 100 combined open and pipeline hotels in Saudi Arabia following the signing of an agreement with a fund managed by SEDCO Capital for a 1,100 room Courtyard by Marriott in Makkah. The property will be situated within the Holy City's landmark Masar destination which is owned, developed and operated by Umm Al Qura for Development and Construction. Expected to open in 2030, Courtyard by Marriott Makkah Masar is anticipated to deliver the brand's signature blend of exceptional hospitality, modern comfort and purposeful design.

Courtyard
Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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In a strategic dual signing with Al Mosa and Sons, IHG Hotels & Resorts strengthens Saudi footprint with a new hotel in Riyadh

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel companies, has signed a dual management agreement with Mosa bin Abdul Aziz Al-Mosa and Sons Real Estate Holding Co. The signing will see the launch of Holiday Inn Riyadh Rose Yard (106 keys), reinforcing IHG's long-term commitment to the Kingdom and its growing hospitality sector in line with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030.

Holiday Inn
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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IHG Signs Crowne Plaza Al Khobar Al Bandariyah

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel companies, has signed a dual management agreement with Mosa bin Abdul Aziz Al-Mosa and Sons Real Estate Holding Co. The signing will see the launch of Crowne Plaza Al Khobar Al Bandariyah (232 keys), reinforcing IHG's long-term commitment to the Kingdom and its growing hospitality sector in line with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030.

Crowne Plaza
Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia