While the Hajj is an established ritual in the Islamic world, its importance as a tourism destination has been transformed in recent times, with the Saudi government investing heavily in new hotels.
Mövenpick Hotel City Star Jeddah now open
The 228-room property marks the Swiss hospitality firm’s third hotel in Jeddah and 11th in the Kingdom.
Aloft Riyadh introduces brand to Saudi Arabia
Aloft Riyadh features the first-ever keyless entry in the country and caters to the hyper-connected global traveler.
New Sheraton opens in Makkah, expands brand’s presence in Saudi Arabia
Owned by Altayyar Travel Group Holding Company, Sheraton Makkah Jabal Al Kaaba is scheduled to open by the end of the year.
Swiss International to open hotel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The Swiss Spirit Hotel & Suites Metropolitan is due to open by the end of 2016.
Nobu Hotel Riyadh appoints management team
The hotel, one of a handful scheduled to open around the world, will follow Nobu Hospitality’s first Las Vegas project, a boutique hotel within Caesars Palace Las Vegas.
Rotana opens the Centro Shaheen Jeddah
The new Centro Shaheen Jeddah is suited for business and leisure travelers and features 252 stylish, contemporary and affordable rooms and studios.
Swissôtel Al Maqam to be Swissôtel’s second property in Makkah
The 1,624-room Swissôtel Al Maqam, Makkah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will be situated in the Abraj Al Bait complex, part of the King Abdul Aziz Endowment Project, overlooking the Masjid Al Haram.
Two new Radisson Blu hotels announced in Saudi Arabia
The Radisson Blu Resort Half Moon Bay, Al Khobar and the Radisson Blu Hotel, Buraidah will welcome the first guests in Q4 2016.
Starwood acquisition has antitrust authorization from Saudi Arabia and Mexico
With these authorizations, the only remaining country in which Marriott and Starwood require pre-merger authorization is China.
