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April 11, 2023

Investing in Innovation: Catering to the Booming Saudi Hospitality Industry

This year’s conference theme for the Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia (FHS) is ‘Invest in Change’, highlighting the importance of the positive change that can be brought forward through the investment in time, intellect and expertise in the hospitality industry to keep up with changing times and trends to better shape the future of the industry. In the lead up to the event we asked a number of industry partners how they are investing in change.

By Sultan Bader Al-Otaibi, Chief Executive Officer – Taiba Investment Company, The Bench

Saudi Arabia

Press Release Markets & Performance

April 5, 2023

Saudi Arabia currently represents the single biggest opportunity for hospitality and tourism

The PKF hospitality group recently held one of its 196+ spotlight events in Riyadh in recognition of the significant amount of projects that have been announced for Saudi Arabia, the largest sovereign state by landmass in the Middle East with a total of 2,150,000 km2 and 35 million inhabitants.

PKF hospitality group

Saudi Arabia

Press Release Development

March 29, 2023

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

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Development Pipeline

March 28, 2023

Rosewood Amaala To Bring An Ultra-Luxury And Regenerative Escape To The Shores Of The Red Sea

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts expands further into this stunning stretch of coastline with a resort focused on sustainability and wellness.

Rosewood

Tabuk Province, Saudi Arabia

Press Release Development

March 21, 2023

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

Madinah, Saudi Arabia

Appointment

March 21, 2023

Tariq Yousef Dowidar has been appointed as Vice President at Aleph Hospitality, Saudi Arabia

In line with Dubai headquartered Aleph Hospitality's continued expansion, the independent hotel management company has appointed Tariq Yousef Dowidar as Vice President, Saudi Arabia. The company intends to add further resources to the Saudi team over the course of the year.

Aleph Hospitality

Saudi Arabia

Press Release Human Resources

March 21, 2023

Aleph Hospitality Announces Office in Saudi Arabia and Appoints New Country Head

In line with Dubai headquartered Aleph Hospitality‘s continued expansion, the independent hotel management company has appointed Tariq Yousef Dowidar as Vice President, Saudi Arabia. The company intends to add further resources to the Saudi team over the course of the year.

Aleph Hospitality

Saudi Arabia

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Hospitality Net

Development Opening

March 14, 2023

Radisson Hotel Group announces eighth hotel in Riyadh

Situated in the capital city of Saudi Arabia and within walking distance of the city center and its state-of the art Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center, Radisson Blu Hotel, Riyadh Convention & Exhibition Center is ideal for business and leisure travelers looking for a sophisticated atmosphere and a base from which to conduct their business and enjoying luxurious relaxation. Additional destination highlights include vast shopping malls, impressive skyscrapers, and cultural offerings, including the King ʿAbd al-ʿAzīz Historical Centre, the National Museum, and the National Library.

Radisson Blu

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Press Release Development

March 9, 2023

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.

Marriott

Sindalah, Saudi Arabia

Development Pipeline

March 8, 2023

IHG to expand lifestyle portfolio In Saudi Arabia with the signing of Hotel Indigo in Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City

IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a Management Agreement with Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City for a new Hotel Indigo within the city near the Irqah area along Wadi Hanifa in Riyadh. Set to open in 2025, with basement works already completed, the new hotel adds to IHG's robust growth plans across various new developments that align with the Kingdom's Vision 2030 tourism strategy.

Indigo

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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Development Pipeline

March 8, 2023

Ennismore continues global expansion of Mondrian with its first hotel in Riyadh

The opening of Mondrian Riyadh Al Malga - with Olayan Financing Company - will mark the brand's debut in the city and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Mondrian

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Development Pipeline

March 6, 2023

Wellness Operator Jayasom To Debut Integrative Health Resort At Amaala

Destination wellness resort operator Jayasom has revealed plans to deliver an integrative multigenerational health offering for Amaala, one of the world's most ambitious tourism destinations developed by Red Sea Global (RSG).

Jayasom

Tabuk Province, Saudi Arabia

Press Release Development

February 28, 2023

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.

Four Seasons

Saudi Arabia

Development Pipeline

February 28, 2023

Saudi Arabia giga-project Amaala reveals first hotel: Clinique La Prairie

Saudi Arabia's Amaala giga-project has revealed the first of its 25 hotels. In keeping with the destination's focus on wellness, Clinique La Prairie Health Resort houses everything from a diagnostic lab and neuroscience facilities to a beach club and luxury villas.

Clinique la Prairie

Tabuk Province, Saudi Arabia

Development Pipeline

February 23, 2023

Collective Retreats Selected To Open Sustainable Retreat In Trojena, The Mountains Of Neom

Collective Retreats, a pioneer in outdoor experiential hospitality, has announced a partnership with NEOM to open a next generation, ultra- sustainable retreat in Trojena, the snow-capped mountain destination located in northwestern Saudi Arabia. Slated to open at the start of 2026, Collective Trojena will re-imagine the outdoor hospitality experience - offering guests unprecedented access to discover and explore the region's spectacular and incomparable beauty located 50km from the Gulf of Aqaba.

Collective Retreats

Tabuk Province, Saudi Arabia

Development Opening

February 20, 2023

Choice Hotels Emea And Seera Group Announce The Opening Of Comfort Hotel Riyadh Olaya

Choice Hotels Middle East (CHME) and Seera Hotels, a fully owned subsidiary of Seera Holding Group and the largest publicly listed travel company in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, have opened a new property in Riyadh - Comfort Hotel Riyadh Olaya.

Comfort

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

External Article Development

February 17, 2023

What is The Mukaab: Saudi’s next giga-project, the size of 20 Empire State Buildings

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince has unveiled The Mukaab, a 400 metre-high, wide and long indoor super-city in the centre of Riyadh. Large enough to hold 20 Empire State Buildings, there are hopes the PIF-backed giga-project becomes a new global icon of technology, sustainability, mobility and Saudi innovation.

hoteliermiddleeast.com

Saudi Arabia

Press Release Development

February 6, 2023

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.

Hyatt

Saudi Arabia

Development Pipeline

January 23, 2023

YOTEL Announces First Hotel in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will be in NEOM’s Oxagon

The latest YOTEL property will be a key hospitality development in one of the world's most ambitious projects, set to define sustainable urban living The first hotel property in Oxagon will be within the city's Research and Innovation district, slated to open its doors in 2025 YOTEL - a global hospitality brand known for challenging the status quo - announces its first hotel signing in Saudi Arabia. Scheduled to open in 2025, the YOTEL property will also be the first hotel to open in Oxagon, which will be the home of advanced and clean industries in NEOM, Saudi Arabia.

YOTEL

Al Muwaileh, Saudi Arabia

Appointment

December 30, 2022

Fadi Akeel has been appointed as General Manager at Jabal Omar Hyatt Regency Makkah

Fadi Akeel has joined Saudi Arabia's Jabal Omar Hyatt Regency Makkah as general manager.

Hyatt

Makkah, Saudi Arabia