Hyatt announced today the entry of the Hyatt House brand into the Middle Eastern market with the opening of Hyatt House Jeddah Sari Street in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The opening of the Hyatt House hotel is a significant step towards increasing Hyatt's brand footprint in the extended stay segment and growing Hyatt's brand presence in the Middle East with innovative hospitality offerings in key locations and gateway cities.
The Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) 2019 has released the second annual AHIC Hotel Investment Forecast, which reveals that close to US$30 billion worth of hotel construction contracts will be awarded in the Middle East and North Africa between now and 2023.
The Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh has appointed Alvaro Acebal as food and beverage director to oversee the hotel's kitchens and dining facilities.
Jabal Omar Hilton Makkah & Convention Center in Saudi Arabia has promoted Mohammed Tariq Deen to the role of general manager.
Deutsche Hospitality is continuing its policy of internationalisation and will be welcoming guests in Saudi Arabia from 20 December 2019. The IntercityHotel Riyadh Malaz, which is located in the Kingdom's capital city, starts operations tomorrow. This means that the brand's portfolio currently includes ten countries.
Saudi Arabia: Shaza Al Madina, member of Global Hotel Alliance and winner of Saudi Arabia's Leading Luxury Hotel 2018 Award, has announced the successful completion of the first phase of training for the third batch of Shaza Kifah graduates. During the period the candidates underwent an intensive 3-months training in multiple departments based on their interest, experience, knowledge, education and management skills.
STR's preliminary November 2018 data for Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, indicates negative performance comparisons affected by continued supply growth. Based on daily data from November, Jeddah reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:
-Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Hyatt Place Riyadh Al Sulaimania, marking the introduction of the Hyatt Place brand to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Developed by Saudi Marhaba Hospitality & Tourism Company, Hyatt Place Riyadh Al Sulaimania joins Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya, Park Hyatt Jeddah and Jabal Omar Hyatt Regency Makkah, further strengthening Hyatts portfolio of brands in Saudi Arabia and overall brand footprint in the Middle East. Later this year, Hyatt House Jeddah Sari Street is expected to open, marking the introduction of Hyatts extended stay brand, Hyatt House, to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Radisson Collection, the premium lifestyle collection of iconic hotel properties in unique locations, is delighted to showcase its latest jewel with the opening of Nofa Resort Riyadh, A Radisson Collection Hotel. Located just outside of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the remarkable African-style resort has 57 luxurious bungalows and villas overlooking Nofa Wildlife Park, and features an equestrian estate as well as a world-class golf course surrounded by sand dunes and mountains.
The first Rotana property to open in Dammam under the Rayhaan brand, Dana Rayhaan by Rotana will be conveniently located next to the city's main cultural attractions, including the heritage city, and only minutes away from King Fahd International Airport. The hotel will feature 285 rooms and suites, and a modern design that compliments the values of Arabian culture.
Offering an impressive location, this Centro hotel sits on the Al Khobar Corniche and boasts unobstructed views of the sea.
Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the Middle East, Africa and Turkey, has announced the soft opening of its third hotel in Riyadh, Centro Olaya by Rotana, which enriches the Group's presence in the booming Saudi hospitality sector.
The Radisson Hotel, Qurayat will have 137 rooms and suites. The hotel's dining options will include an international restaurant and a lobby lounge. For leisure and recreation, the hotel will feature a spa and a gym, while the meeting facilities will include four meeting rooms and a conference room.
The Radisson Blu Hotel, Riyadh Al Qurtuba will be part of the new upscale Al Jadah mixed-use development. The hotel will be conveniently located close to Riyadh city center - with direct accessibility to the road that links the city center and the international airport, which is just 12km away. The hotel will feature 103 rooms and suites, and 16 villas. Dining options will include an international restaurant and a business lounge for corporate travelers. The flexible meeting room space will cover 600sqm, and the hotel will also feature a gym.
Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the Middle East, Africa and Turkey, and Al Diyar United, have announced the launch of Centro Salama Jeddah, the first hotel project to be funded and developed in partnership with Al Diyar United Company, one of the leading real estate developers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
STR's preliminary August 2018 data for Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, indicates strong demand and performance growth.Based on daily data from August, Jeddah reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:
Luxury hotel brand Shaza Hotels has opened a new 251-key property in Saudi Arabia's holy city, Makkah, said a report.
Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the Middle East, Africa, and Turkey, has announced the opening date of its latest hotel addition in Jeddah under the "Centro by Rotana" brand. Officially opening in September, Centro Salama is the second hotel to open in Jeddah and the fifth in the Kingdom. The new hotel comes as part of the group's strategic plan to expand the Kingdom's hospitality market and seize opportunities offered by this growing and booming sector.
Andreas Senn has been appointed as the new Executive Assistant Manager in charge of food and beverage at The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh.
STR's preliminary June 2018 data for Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, indicates positive performance. Based on daily data from June, Jeddah reported the following in year-over-year comparisons: