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IHG Hotels & Resorts announces the launch of Holiday Inn Express brand in Saudi Arabia
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies with more than 6,000 hotels, across 18 distinct brands, has signed a management agreement with Riyadh-based Al Woroud Real Estate to bring one of the world’s largest and most loved hotel brands, Holiday Inn Express, to the Kingdom. The latest signing will strengthen the company’s mainstream offering in Riyadh and provide an elevated, smart offering to cater to new international and Saudi guest segments, as part of Saudi Vision 2030 strategy for tourism.
IHG to bring another voco hotel to Saudi Arabia as the brand gains momentum across the region
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a management agreement with Jurmaz Hotels Company to bring a new voco hotel to the centre of Riyadh. The voco Hotel and Suites Riyadh North is set to open its doors in 2026 as the next stride forward in IHG’s ambitious regional growth strategy for the premium brand.
IHG expands luxury and premium hospitality offering in Egypt with triple hotel signing, in partnership with Arabella Group
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Arabella Group to develop three new hotels in Egypt between 2023 and 2026.
Radisson Hotel Group is further expanding in Pakistan with the signing of two new hotels in the capital
Radisson Hotel Group announces the signing of two new hotels in Islamabad and the debut of a third brand in the country, with the signing of Park Inn by Radisson Serviced Apartments Islamabad as well as Radisson Hotel Bahria Town Islamabad. The two newly built hotels are scheduled to open at the end of 2028 and are both being developed by Al Jamal Group, a long-standing player in the real estate sector.
Radisson Hotel Group signs two new hotels in Pakistan
Radisson Hotel Group, one of the world's leading hotel groups, announces the signing of two new hotels in Islamabad, Pakistan. This underlines the Group’s commitment to expanding its footprint in the South Asian market. The two new hotels, Radisson Blu Hotel & Residences, Islamabad, and Radisson Hotel Islamabad Multi Gardens are set to open in the next three years.
Marriott International Inks Landmark Agreement With Rua Al Madinah Holding Company to Open Eight Hotels in Saudi Arabia
Marriott International, Inc. announced it has signed an agreement with Rua Al Madinah Holding Company to open eight hotels in the Holy City of Madinah in Saudi Arabia. Located in close proximity to the Prophet’s Mosque, Al Masjid An Nabawi, the planned properties will be part of the Rua Al Madinah Project which aims to elevate the service and travel experience for visitors of Madinah. The anticipated openings will feature approximately 4,400 rooms across eight of the company’s brands – The Ritz-Carlton, JW Marriott, Marriott Hotels, Westin Hotels & Resorts, Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts, Four Points by Sheraton, Aloft Hotels, and Courtyard by Marriott.
Marriott International Signs Agreement With Neom to Open Three Properties Within Luxury Island Destination Sindalah
Marriott International, Inc. announced it has signed an agreement with NEOM to open three properties on its luxury island destination Sindalah, situated in the Red Sea off the northwest coast of Saudi Arabia. The multi-deal agreement includes Saudi Arabia’s first Autograph Collection Hotels property, as well as two Luxury Collection properties.
Four Seasons and Red Sea Global to Introduce New Resort in Saudi Arabia’s Luxury Lifestyle Destination
Leading luxury hospitality company Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and Red Sea Global (RSG), a closed joint stock company wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia, announce plans to introduce a Four Seasons Resort as part of The Red Sea masterplan development.
Hyatt Signs Agreement With Rua Al Madinah Holding Company to Bring Three New Hotels to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into management agreements with Rua Al Madinah Holding Company to manage three new Hyatt-branded hotels, including Grand Hyatt Madinah, Hyatt Regency Madinah and Hyatt Place Madinah. Upon opening, these properties will participate in the World of Hyatt loyalty program and will add a combined 1,729 room keys to Hyatt’s portfolio in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, significantly expanding Hyatt’s brand presence in the country and demonstrating its commitment to strategic growth of its portfolio in key markets that matter to its guests, World of Hyatt members, customers and owners.
Diriyah Gate Development Authority Signs 16 New Global Hotel Brands to its Hospitality Portfolio
Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA), responsible for the transformation of Diriyah, the birthplace of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, into one of the greatest gathering places in the world, today announces adding 16 new global hotel brands to its already impressive hospitality portfolio which includes 16 additional global brands. Bringing the total to 32 hotel management agreements with the world’s most prestigious hotel brands, with our first hotel planned to open in 2023.
IHCL Signs its 250th Hotel in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of its milestone 250th hotel in Saudia Arabia. The Taj-branded hotel is in partnership with the Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA), who are responsible for the transformation of the historic city of Diriyah, The City of Earth, into a world-class mixed-use development. The hotel will be part of the Diriyah project, located in close proximity from downtown Riyadh, which envisions the location’s development as an international cultural and lifestyle destination inspired by the birth place of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Dar Al Arkan introduces Trump signature villas, hotel, and golf course at its hilltop project 'AIDA' in Muscat, Oman
Dar Al Arkan, the leading real estate company in Saudi Arabia, and The Trump Organization signed an agreement in New York to develop a signature Trump Resort, including residential villas, a hotel, and a golf course in the AIDA project. Located in Muscat, the 100-meter-high hilltop development is one of the largest premium mixed-use real estate projects in the world, situated by the sea.
IMARAT signs Agreement to Construct its Fourth Hotel in Collaboration with Marriott International
IMARAT Group has signed a franchise agreement with Marriott International to develop a Courtyard by Marriott project in DHA Multan. The signing ceremony took place at Marriott International’s Office in Dubai.
Tiësto and Tate McRae Partner with Atlantis The Royal, for New Single “10:35”
GRAMMY® Award-winning, RIAA platinum-certified international icon Tiësto has joined forces with multi-platinum singer/songwriter Tate McRae and Dubai’s new ultra-luxury resort Atlantis The Royal to create the spectacular new single, “10:35,” listen HERE. The track is joined by a strikingly conceptual music video that will make its broadcast premiere on MTV Live, MTVU, MTV Biggest Pop and Paramount Times Square Billboards. The visual is highlighted by a performance from Tiësto and Tate throughout the stunning Atlantis The Royal resort, with the Dubai skyline as the glittering backdrop. Watch HERE.
Future Hospitality Summit returns to Riyadh from 28 February to 2 March 2023
Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Saudi Arabia will take place in Riyadh in 2023, bringing together the region’s industry leaders for discussions, deals and insight on the continued growth of the Kingdom’s hospitality and tourism sectors.
Dubai retains luxury crown in bounce back
Dubai drove a persuasive recovery after travel reopened with a combination of marketing, focusing on value, and expanding its family-oriented offering.
First 50 speakers signed up for the Future Hospitality Summit in Dubai
The Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) has confirmed the first 50 speakers for the region’s flagship hospitality investment platform taking place from 19-21 September at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai. Co-organised by The Bench and MEED, FHS consists of multiple conference tracks, awards, workshops and in-person networking features. These include the 18th edition of AHIC - Arabian Hotel Investment Conference, GRIF - Global Restaurant Investment Forum, AHIF Marketspace – Focus on Morocco, Startup Den, the Sustainable Hospitality Challenge Finals and plenty more - all under one roof. The overall theme of the Summit is ‘Lead the Change’, and Host Sponsor is Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts.
Sonder Holdings Inc. Expands Footprint in Dubai with Addition of 401-Unit Business Bay Property
Sonder Holdings Inc. (“Sonder”, Nasdaq: SOND), a leading next-generation hospitality company that is redefining the guest experience through technology and design, is set to open a 401-unit property at Business Bay in Dubai later this year. It will become the largest property in Sonder’s global portfolio.
Saudi Tourism Development Fund and Melia Hotels International join forces To develop new tourism concepts in Key Destinations
The Tourism Development Fund (TDF) today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Melia Hotels International, one of the world’s leading hotel groups in the leisure segment.