U.S.-based Marriott International announced it has signed an agreement with Rua Al Madinah Holding Company to open as many as eight hotels in the Holy City of Madinah in Saudi Arabia.
The new openings will comprise approximately 4,400 rooms across eight of the hotel giant’s well-known brands, including The Ritz-Carlton, JW Marriott, Marriott Hotels, Westin Hotels & Resorts, Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts, Four Points by Sheraton, Aloft Hotels and Courtyard by Marriott, according to a report.
The properties will be located in close proximity to the Prophet’s Mosque, Al Masjid An Nabawi, as part of the Rua Al Madinah Project, which seeks to enhance the travel experience for visitors to Madinah. The development is expected to cover 1.5 million square meters, including 47,000 new rooms by 2030.
According to Travel Pulse, The Ritz-Carlton, Rua Al Madinah will have 151 rooms and suites while the JW Marriott Rua Al Madinah will house 252 guestrooms and suites in addition to multiple dining concepts, a fitness center and meeting spaces.
‘There is a strong demand for high-quality hotel accommodation in Madinah and we are delighted to work with Rua Al Madinah Holding Company to support the enhancement and diversification of the city’s hospitality landscape,’ said Satya Anand, President, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Marriott International. ‘This multi-deal agreement also strengthens our footprint in Saudi Arabia where we continue to see strong growth momentum in line with the Kingdom’s vision for its tourism sector.’
‘The agreement with one of the world’s leading hospitality operators brings the Rua Al Madinah project a step closer to realising its ambitions to further enrich Madinah city’s Hajj and Umrah services,’ commented Eng. Ahmed Al Juhani, CEO of Rua Al Madinah Holding Company. ‘This collaboration will culminate in the launch of eight new hotels and nearly 4.400 rooms that will serve both residents as well as visitors from around the world looking to visit Madinah.’
