Jeddah hotels
Rocco Forte’s first Saudi hotel set for mid-November launch
The first Rocco Forte hotel in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – Assila Hotel is due to open for its soft opening in mid November. Assila Hotel marks the beginning of the hotel group’s quest to expand its presence in the region. The hotel is set to join the Rocco Forte family of award-winning hotels
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts opens 11th property in Saudi Arabia
Mövenpick Hotels and Resorts has officially opened the Mövenpick Hotel City Star Jeddah. The opening marks the group’s 11th hotel in Saudi Arabia. The 228-room property, which marks the Swiss hospitality firm’s third hotel in Jeddah and 11th in the Kingdom, blends a classical interior design with a contemporary façade and the latest modern comforts.
Qatar Airways hands out Hajj kits to pilgrims on flights to Saudi
Qatar Airways is providing pilgrims on their way to Hajj with exclusive Hajj kits designed and assembled with items to assist them during their spiritual journey. The Hajj kits will be offered to all passengers travelling for pilgrimage on the airline’s flights to Jeddah and Medina during the Hajj season. The kit contains a prayer counter,
Religious tourism to boost Riyadh & Jeddah hotel slump
Religious tourism in Saudi Arabia is expected to drive revenue streams across the hospitality sector as performance in Riyadh and Jeddah slow down. During the second quarter, the average occupancy rates in Mecca and Medina rose by 13% and 4% Y-o-Y, while those in Riyadh and Jeddah declined by 12% and 4 % respectively according
Millennium & Copthorne open third hotel in Saudi
Millennium and Copthorne, Middle East and Africa (MEA) have officially announced the launch of Millennium Hotel Hail, Saudi Arabia with an opening ceremony attended by His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Abdul Mohsen Al Saud. The opening marks the group’s third hotel in Saudi Arabia and is at the start of expansion plans across the
