Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the opening of Mansard Riyadh, A Radisson Collection Hotel, the luxury lifestyle brand's second hotel in the city. The hotel's name comes from its distinct Mansard roofline, designed as an homage to the signature Parisian Haussmann style of the mid 1800s, and evokes images of the grand buildings which line the fashionable boulevards of Paris.
Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre has announced the appointment of Zalan Schuster as its new Chief Concierge. Impassioned about his profession, experience at luxury hotels, and a member of Les Clefs d'Or, the international organization of the crème de la crème of hotel concierges, Schuster arrived at the sky-high Hotel in the Saudi Arabian capital on a mission to curate enriching and exciting destination experiences for guests.
Anas brings over 20 years of hospitality experience to his new role as General Manager, having previously served as Director of Sales & Marketing. He has been part of the Hyatt family for over 16 years.
Following the success of the inaugural Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) in October 2020 with Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism and the G20 Secretariat, the event will return in a new format for its second edition on 24-25 May 2022 at the Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel.
Riyadh’s hotel industry reported steady performance levels compared with recent months, according to preliminary February 2022 data from STR.
Krasnobrizhaya brings almost 17 years of international experience in the hotel industry. A Marriott International stalwart, she joins The St. Regis Riyadh following her recent position as director of operations at The Park Tower Knightsbridge, a Luxury Collection Hotel in London. Prior to this, she held senior roles at The Ritz-Carlton, Moscow and Hotel Arts Barcelona.
Mohamed Mehina boasts a rich and diverse culinary background, including classic cooking and modern techniques. He has the expertise to deliver a luxury experience in all food and beverage departments of the hotel. A veteran with 17-year experience within the industry, Mohamed has worked in some of the most famous hotels across Egypt and KSA with unique experience in International, Asian & Arabic food cuisines. Before joining The Hyatt, Mohamed's experience included working for The Four Seasons Hotel Group in Egypt and KSA and at Al-Mashreq Boutique Hotel in KSA.
The Kempinski Hotels portfolio is steadily growing in the Middle East: With the signing of a management agreement for a prestigious luxury hotel in Riyadh, the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, another milestone in the expansion of the international hotel group has been set. The upcoming five-star Kempinski Al Qeshan Hotel is being built in a prime location in the heart of the Al Olaya business district on the famous King Fahad Road, which is home to banks, elegant restaurants and fine boutiques. The hotel with 150 elegant rooms and suites as well as ten serviced apartments is planned to be built and opened in approximately four years. With this luxury hotel, the owner is not only focusing on technical and structural sustainability, but also has included a full green façade in his plans. While one complete floor of the 35-storey building is reserved for an exclusive ladies' spa and one for a men's spa, guests can indulge in culinary delights in two high-class restaurants or admire the skyline of the metropolis from the rooftop lounge and terrace with pool of the luxury hotel.
Hessa Almazroa is the general manager of Novotel Al-Anoud in Riyadh.
Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the opening of Radisson Hotel Riyadh Airport, the debut of the Group's fourth brand in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This brings the Group's portfolio to over 25 hotels, resorts, and serviced apartments in operation and under development in Saudi Arabia, perfectly complementing the Group's collection of city and leisure hotels across Riyadh.
Almashreq Hotel Riyadh, Curio Collection by Hilton is set to open in 2024.
Marriott International, Inc. announced it has signed an agreement with Sela Sport Company to develop The St. Regis Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. Slated to open in 2022, The St. Regis Riyadh will be located at the entrance of the Diplomatic Quarter, close to the city's embassies and central business district.
FAUCHON Hospitality has signed its third property to be located at the renowned Diriyah Development in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The hotel division of the iconic FAUCHON food purveyor, FAUCHON Hospitality debuted its first property in Paris in September 2018, followed by a second in Kyoto in March 2021.
The ultra-luxury hospitality brand will unveil a stunning new property in the Saudi Arabian capital.
A young hotelier from Morocco, Said Elmorabet has been appointed to lead the culinary innovation at Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya's outlet, 56th Avenue Diner.
Ouidane will oversee and handle the operations of the outlets that include 56th Avenue Diner, the 24-hour Tea Lounge, The Market and another upcoming outlet, alongside the F&B operations of the exclusive Regency Club, room service, events and outside catering.
If there was any doubt that Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre is the high point for hospitality in the Saudi Arabian capital, one look at the luxury and design of its newly reimagined Royal Suites will only re-emphasise the Hotel's commitment to offer an incomparable hospitality experience. Taking the towering Hotel's guest experience to new heights, the two spacious suites located on the 44th and 46th floors are palaces in the sky. Fashioned by renowned hospitality design firm Hirsch Bedner Associates as part of an overall renovation of the 276-room address, each Royal Suite plays out with indulgent comforts, lavish appointments, contemporary interpretations of historical motifs, and locally-produced artworks to create welcoming spaces for family travellers, and groups of friends, high above the heart of the city.
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a Management Agreement with Al Aqeeq Real Estate Development Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Taiba Investments for Crowne Plaza Taiba Riyadh. Located on Makkah Al Mukarammah Branch Road, in proximity to the King Faisal Specialist Centre and the Diplomatic Quarter of Riyadh, the new build hotel is scheduled to open in June 2025.
Marriott's Ritz-Carlton hotel in Riyadh has named its new director of sales and marketing. Saudi national Mussa Alhamama takes the reins of the department after seven years of climbing the ladder at the hotel.
Lilian Roger has been appointed as the new General Manager of Rosh Rayhaan by Rotana, the five stars hotel located in the heart of Riyadh.