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Accor announces plans for new Sofitel hotel in Madinah

01 Apr 2022

The hospitality group is expanding its footprint across Saudi Arabia with the signing of this Sofitel branded property.

Four Seasons to open new hotel in historic area of Saudi Arabia

31 Mar 2022

Four Seasons and Diriyah Gate Development Authority, developers of the Diriyah master plan, are working together on the creation of this new hotel.

Brand overview: 20,000 rooms on the way for Holiday Inn [Infographic]

17 Feb 2022

Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts will open dozens of new hotel schemes around the world in the coming years, according to the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database.

Brand overview: Courtyard by Marriott to grow rapidly in US and China [Infographic]

03 Feb 2022

The TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shows that Marriott International’s prolific brand has 84 schemes on the go, including dozens in the US and Chinese markets.

Al Hokair Group signs an exclusive agreement with IHG to bring Holiday Inn Express to Saudi Arabia

07 May 2018

Al Hokair Group has now signed a Master Development Agreement (MDA) with InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), and this agreement will help to usher in the debut of the world-famous Holiday Inn Express brand within Saudi Arabia

Nobu branches out from restaurants with Nobu Hotels

21 Jun 2017

The team behind famed restaurant Nobu has set about involving themselves in another branch of the hospitality industry – hotels and resorts

Frasers Hospitality expands in Middle East and Africa to tap into business and tourism growth

02 May 2017

As part of its global growth strategy, Frasers Hospitality Group is expanding its global presence with eight new properties in the Middle East and Africa

Intercontinental Hotels Group celebrates milestones

01 May 2017

Intercontinental Hotels Group made some big announcements in April, marking a successful month for the hospitality giant

Foster + Partners Wins Luxury Hotel and Apartment Project in Mecca

06 Feb 2017

Foster + Partners has won a recent competition in Makkah, designing a new luxury hotel located on the holiest site in Islam, the Holy Kaaba

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Saudi Arabia

Accor announces plans for new Sofitel hotel in Madinah

01 Apr 2022

The hospitality group is expanding its footprint across Saudi Arabia with the signing of this Sofitel branded property.

Four Seasons to open new hotel in historic area of Saudi Arabia

31 Mar 2022

Four Seasons and Diriyah Gate Development Authority, developers of the Diriyah master plan, are working together on the creation of this new hotel.

Brand overview: 20,000 rooms on the way for Holiday Inn [Infographic]

17 Feb 2022

Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts will open dozens of new hotel schemes around the world in the coming years, according to the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database.

Brand overview: Courtyard by Marriott to grow rapidly in US and China [Infographic]

03 Feb 2022

The TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shows that Marriott International’s prolific brand has 84 schemes on the go, including dozens in the US and Chinese markets.

2021 hotlist: The Middle East’s top five hotel openings

04 Jan 2021

Almost 230 hotel projects will complete across the Middle East in 2021 including eye-catching schemes from Hilton and Swissôtel.

Mandarin Oriental to take over 321-key luxury hotel in Riyadh

27 Dec 2020

Mandarin Oriental has signed an agreement with the Al Khozama to manage and ultimately brand Al Faisaliah Hotel, a design-led property in the Saudi capital.

Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh unveils new-look rooms and suites

06 Dec 2020

The rooms and suites at Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre have undergone a stylish revamp, executed by HBA, that immerses guests in Saudi culture.

Region overview: 500 hotel projects planned across the GCC [Infographic]

01 Dec 2020

The TOPHOTELPROJECTS database suggests the GCC’s hospitality sector will see impressive growth in the coming years, especially in the UAE.

City overview: Makkah’s hotel sector to grow key count by 33,000 [Infographic]

22 Sep 2020

A peek into the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database reveals that 30 new four- and five-star hotels will open their doors in the holy city of Makkah in the coming years.

City overview: 40 new hotels to go live in Jeddah [Infographic]

25 Aug 2020

Saudi Arabia’s key port city of Jeddah has 40 new hotels in its pipeline, of which more than half are five-star properties, the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database reveals.

Accor to run expanded Saudi Arabian luxury resort [Construction Report]

22 Aug 2020

French hotel group Accor has struck a deal with The Royal Commission for AlUla to operate a significantly expanded Ashar Resort under the Banyan Tree brand.

City overview: Riyadh’s key count to grow by 10,000 rooms [Infographic]

22 Aug 2020

In the coming years, Saudi Arabia’s capital will add more than 40 new hotels to cater to the growing number of domestic and international guests, according to our exclusive analysis of the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database.

Country overview: Saudi Arabia’s hotel market to grow by over 73,000 keys [Infographic]

09 Jul 2020

Major hotel groups are investing heavily in new projects across Saudi Arabia, according to our exclusive analysis of the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database.

Prime Red Sea locations earmarked for hospitality development

26 May 2020

Saudi Arabia’s impressive Red Sea hotel project — with a total capacity of 8,000 rooms — is slated to welcome guests in its first property at the end of 2022.

X Architects win competition with futuristic desert resort design

23 May 2020

Striking design concept for a new desert resort in Saudi Arabia draws on the surreal landscapes of the Empty Quarter.

Project of the Week: Jeddah Tower – Four Seasons Hotel

13 Apr 2020

A new Four Seasons hotel is to be housed in Jeddah Tower, the soon-to-be tallest building in the world.

Hyatt announces massive 756-room Grand Hyatt hotel in Makkah [Construction Report]

31 Mar 2020

Hyatt affiliate enters agreement with Umm Alqura to mark first hotel under the Grand Hyatt brand in the Holy City of Makkah.

First JW Marriott to launch in Saudi Arabia after re-brand [Construction Report]

07 Mar 2020

JW Marriott is coming to KSA: Once the Burj Rafal Hotel is rebranded, Marriott’s luxury brand can debut in the Kingdom’s capital.

Al Dana Diamond Makkah rebranded as M Hotel Al Dana Makkah [Infographic]

06 Feb 2020

Millennium Hotels and Resorts MEA adds 611 keys to its inventory of 3,240 keys in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Millennium Hotels and Resorts aims to grow to 25 properties in Saudi market by 2025 [Infographic]

11 Jan 2020

Millennium Hotels and Resorts sets sights on growing its Saudi portfolio to 25 by 2025 to take advantage of the country’s quickly developing tourism sector.

Marriott International expands in Saudi Arabia with The Luxury Collection in 2020 [Construction Report]

01 Nov 2019

Marriott International has signed an agreement with Assila Investments to bring its Luxury Collection brand to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the first time.

Kempinski grows Middle East pipeline with signing of new flagship Makkah property [Construction Report]

23 Oct 2019

With the signing of its new Makkah property, Kempinski further expands its presence in the Gulf where it already enjoys an impeccable reputation.

Bucket list goals: Saudi Arabia broadens access for international tourists [Infographic]

13 Oct 2019

Saudi Arabia has a new visa program for 49 countries that will expand access to the country and boost its tourism industry.

Accor launches luxury serviced residences by Fairmont in Saudi Arabia [Infographic]

26 Sep 2019

Accor’s luxury brand Fairmont is set to work with Naif Alrajhi Investment Company to create the first luxury residences under the brand in Saudi Arabia.

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