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Marriott International signs landmark deal to open World’s Largest Fairfield By Marriott Hotel in Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) announced that it has signed a landmark agreement with Nahdet Al-Mashaer to open a 2,600-room Fairfield by Marriott property in Makkah. The agreement is expected to deliver the first Fairfield by Marriott property to the Middle East and Africa region, create the largest Fairfield hotel in the world and bring one of the largest hotels to the growing religious destination of Makkah. Construction for the Fairfield by Marriott Makkah Al Naseem has already commenced and the hotel is slated to open in 2023.

Fairfield Inn & Suites®
Mecca, Saudi Arabia
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Appointment

Saad Al-Ahmari has been appointed as Director of HR and Government Affairs, KSA and Bahrain at InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) Riyadh

IHG has also appointed Saad Al-Ahmari as Director of HR and Government Affairs, KSA and Bahrain. Saad joins IHG from Boeing, Saudi Arabia where he served as the Head of Human Resources. As a senior HR practitioner and Saudi national, Saad is well versed with the transformation taking place in KSA and has expertise in HR strategy, Saudization, change management, employee engagement, government relations, employment law, and talent management.

IHG
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Appointment

Bastien Blanc has been appointed as Managing Director, KSA and Bahrain at InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) Riyadh

To lead IHG's business in Saudi Arabia, Bastien Blanc has been appointed as Managing Director, KSA and Bahrain effective 1st March 2020. In his current role with IHG, Bastien is responsible for leading the operations across IHG's portfolio of hotels in the Middle East and Africa, including KSA. In his new role, Bastien will be responsible for driving both growth and performance for IHG in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. With extensive experience of working in KSA, Bastien has been deeply ingrained into the market. He has also been leading IHG's Saudization efforts which he will continue to drive further in his new role. Bastien will continue to report to Pascal Gauvin, Managing Director, IMEA, IHG.

IHG
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Development Renovation

Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh Renovation Project Bringing Saudi Heritage To Life

Further enhancing its status as one of Saudi Arabia's top luxury hospitality addresses, Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre has launched an extensive renovation project that is set to take the guest experience to new heights. The redesign will see the Hotel's stylish rooms, suites and public areas updated with a fresh look and feel that both celebrates Saudi heritage and captures the excitement of the nation's vibrant future.

Four Seasons
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Development Pipeline

IHG signs agreement for Holiday Inn Madinah West

IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world's leading hotel companies, has signed a Management Agreement with leading hospitality supplier, The Arabian Hospitality Company, to open Holiday Inn Madinah West in 2022. The new property will cater to the influx of religious tourists expected as part of Vision 2030 and reinforces IHG's commitment to expand its presence and diversify its portfolio across the Kingdom.

Holiday Inn
Medina, Saudi Arabia