Marriott marks 100th Saudi property
Makenzie Huff 21 Nov 2025
Marriott reaches 100 hotels in Saudi Arabia with a new Courtyard by Marriott in Makkah, part of the Masar destination development
Marriott reaches 100 hotels in Saudi Arabia with a new Courtyard by Marriott in Makkah, part of the Masar destination development
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