Hospitality major Hilton has announced the signing of an agreement with Al Gharaa International for Real Estate Development to open three hotels within the Islamic World District of Knowledge Economic City (KEC) in Madinah.
The agreement marks the debut of Hilton’s award-winning extended stay brand, Home2 Suites by Hilton, in the Middle East & Africa (MEA) and reaffirms the global hospitality company’s commitment to diversifying its portfolio to meet the increasing demand for hospitality offerings across the Kingdom.
These properties will add 1,415 keys to Hilton’s growing portfolio in Saudi Arabia, offering guests access to short- and long-term accommodation and a wide range of value-added amenities and services, in line with the Kingdom’s vision of elevating the hospitality landscape in the holy city as the country continues its plans of attracting 150 million visitors annually by 2030.
The agreement was signed in the presence of Prince Salman Bin Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and other representatives from Knowledge Economic City and Hilton.
On the key partnership, KEC Chairman Amin Shaker said: “Collaborating with Hilton allows us to partner with globally recognised brands that cater to the needs of our residents and visitors, reinforcing our commitment to the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 and positioning Madinah as a hub for religious tourism.”
Carlos Khneisser, Vice President, Development, MEA, Hilton, said: “Saudi Arabia is our fastest-growing market in the region with more than 70 hotels in the pipeline. We are fully committed to meeting the growing demand for world-class hospitality across all price points throughout the Kingdom.”
