Marriott International has reached an agreement with Al Qimmah Hospitality to develop five new hotel projects across Saudi Arabia.
The hotel giant's expansion plans include the addition of more than 2,700 new rooms in Jeddah, Makkah and Madinah, under four of Marriott’s most recognizable brands, including JW Marriott, Four Points by Sheraton and Element Hotels.
The deal also includes the Saudi Arabian debut of Four Points Flex by Sheraton, which will be located in the Al Amariyah district of Madinah.
The other four properties include JW Marriott Jeddah, The Apartments, Four Points by Sheraton Shesha, Makkah, Four Points by Sheraton Madinah King Fahd Road and Element Madinah Sultana Road.
"We look forward to building on our relationship with Al Qimmah Hospitality and BinDawood Investment and supporting Saudi Arabia’s ambitious tourism vision by delivering world-class hospitality experiences that celebrate the country’s rich culture and dynamic growth," Karim Cheltout, Senior Vice President – Development, Middle East & Africa, Marriott International, said in a statement.
"While we continue to see opportunities to diversify our footprint across all segments, the signing of our first Four Points Flex by Sheraton marks an exciting milestone, and we see strong potential to further grow our midscale brands across the Kingdom."
Abdulrazzaq BinDawood, Chairman of Al Qimmah Hospitality, added: "These new hotels respond to the growing demand for accommodation and underscore our ongoing commitment to enhancing travel experiences for local, regional, and international travelers, further solidifying the Kingdom’s standing as a global tourism hub."
Marriott currently operates 44 properties and over 11,000 rooms across 13 of its brands in Saudi Arabia, boasting 100 combined open and pipeline hotels in the country.
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