Marriott has signed an agreement with Assila Investments to bring its Luxury Collection brand for the first time to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Situated in the heart of Jeddah, Assila Hotel is anticipated to join The Luxury Collection's portfolio of more than 100 world-renowned hotels and resorts in 2020.
Kempinski Hotels has announced a new luxury project in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The signing ceremony with the partnering company, Umm Al Qura for Development and Construction Company (UAQ), took place end of last week at Emerald Palace Kempinski Dubai. The property will entail a luxury hotel and will be the flagship edifice within the new boulevard on King Abdul Aziz Road mega project.
Concezzi, will lead and oversee all daily operations and management of the hotel's three distinct restaurants together with its banquet operations.
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world's leading hotel companies, has signed a Management Agreement with Al Rawabi Regional Company for Hotels Resorts and Tourism Ltd. to open InterContinental® Durrat Al Riyadh next year. The announcement follows several high-profile signings this year, across IHG's midscale, upscale and luxury brands, underscoring the company's aggressive expansion plans across the Kingdom.
IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world's leading hotel companies, has signed an agreement with Nouh Mohamad Nouh and Partners Limited. for voco® Jeddah Gate. The latest signing underpinning IHG's commitment to expand its footprint across the Kingdom. This marks the third voco® signing in Saudi Arabia in a span of 9 months and follows the recent announcement of signing of world's largest voco® in Makkah.
Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA) signs deals to feature an exclusive boutique resort by Aman and a Greg Norman Signature Golf Course Introduction of eVisa brings Diriyah and the many other wonders of Saudi Arabia nearer to intrepid travellers seeking a unique and unspoiled destination DIRIYAH, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Sept. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Diriyah Gate, a sweeping 19th century adobe city that is the birthplace of the Saudi nation, will be soon unveiled to world leaders and notable guests as a major educational, cultural, recreational, and hospitality hub on the banks of the Hanifa valley in Diriyah, in the heart of the modern capital city of Riyadh.
Accor Hotels has named Alaa Hamed as general manager for Novotel Makkah Thakher City. The hospitality veteran brings opening experience with varied expertise in the fields of sales, rooms and operations management.
IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world's leading hotel companies, has signed a Management Agreement with real estate company RIKAZ Properties to develop its fourth Holiday Inn hotel in Al Khobar. Having signed two Holiday Inn properties in Madinah and Jeddah earlier this year, this latest development is part of IHG's dedicated efforts to increase its midscale portfolio in the region and cater to a diverse guest profile visiting the country.
In his new role Younes will be responsible for the hotel strategic and financial performance and will report to Eddy Tannous, VP operation Middle East.
Saudi's Millennium & Copthorne Makkah Al Naseem has appointed Haitham Effat as their cluster director of sales and marketing.
STR's preliminary July 2019 data for Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, indicates high occupancy but double-digit rate declines due to comparison with a strong 2018. Based on daily data from July, Jeddah reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:
Marking the brand's first entry to Saudi Arabia and the region, hotel and resort brand Aman has signed a partnership deal with the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) to develop its first Middle East properties in AlUla, Saudi Arabia.
Park Inn by Radisson, Radisson Hotel Group's upper midscale hotel brand that delivers stress-free experiences, good food and upbeat environments, is proud to announce the opening of its second hotel in the holy city of Makkah, located in Aziziyah. The group's fast-growing Saudi Arabian portfolio now consists of 43 hotels and more than 9,400 rooms in operation and under development.
Walid El Awadly is a seasoned hotelier with over 25 years of experience in the industry. In his new role, Walid will be taking over and looking after the entire operations of Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya.
37-year old Nils Arnold has continued a meteoric career by being appointed as General Manager of the IntercityHotel located in the Saudi-Arabian capital of Riyadh with effect from 14 July. In his new job, he is responsible for all strategic business areas of an upper mid-range hotel which boasts 82 rooms and four suites.
Originally from Poland, Mart is a senior hospitality professional who has previously worked in the Middle East. Mart who has a master's degree in European financial law, chose a career in the hospitality industry and worked for global brands in the UK, US and Gulf region. Mart began his hospitality career in the US in 2003 in the F&B department with Marriott and has since moved up the ranks. He has worked as the housekeeping manager, director of services, and director of operations. In 2014 he was an Edge Award Winner in the 'Marriott Global Award for Excellence in Delivering Guest Experiences', one of only 12 winners from rooms and spa disciplines selected from approximately 4,000 hotels in the world. Prior to his posting in Riyadh, Mart was the hotel manager at Swiss-Belhotel Residences in Bahrain.
IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world's leading hotel companies, is continuing to expand its footprint across Saudi Arabia with the signing of voco Makkah in partnership with Maad International, among the Kingdom's largest hospitality real estate development companies. The property will be the largest voco in the world, when operational in early 2020, and it will cater to the growing number of religious tourists in KSA. The 4,200-room hotel will take IHG's portfolio in the country to over 19,500 rooms, solidifying IHG's position as one of the largest hospitality players in Saudi Arabia.
Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the signing of its second Radisson Collection property in Riyadh and in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Mansard Riyadh, A Radisson Collection Hotel & Residences brings the group's portfolio in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to 43 hotels, resorts and serviced apartments and more than 10,000 rooms in operation and under development.
Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the signing of its second Radisson Collection property in Riyadh and in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Mansard Riyadh, A Radisson Collection Hotel & Residences brings the group's portfolio in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to 43 hotels, resorts and serviced apartments and more than 10,000 rooms in operation and under development.
STR's preliminary May 2019 data for Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, indicates low performance consistent with the time of Ramadan.