Marriott International is on course to add more than 1,200 hotel rooms across three properties in Madinah.
Marriott signed an agreement with Knowledge Economic City (KEC) to open the three hotels within the Holy City of Madinah and create more than 1,200 hotel rooms. The anticipated openings will be part of the KEC master-development and feature three of the company’s brands:
- Courtyard by Marriott
- Four Points by Sheraton
- Residence Inn by Marriott
Amin Shaker, Chairman of KEC, said: “Under the leadership and guidance of His Highness Prince Salman bin Sultan, we remain committed to advancing the hospitality sector in Madinah by bringing the highest standards of accommodation, innovation and guest experiences to the Holy City. We are delighted to collaborate with Marriott International to set new hospitality benchmarks in Madinah and support the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 framework.”
Jerome Briet, Chief Development Officer, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Marriott International said: “We continue to see growth opportunities across the Holy Cities where there remains a strong demand for high-quality hotel accommodation. Knowledge Economic City is a pivotal project that will further help diversify Madinah’s economy and create a destination that provides a variety of experiences for travellers and celebrates the cultural and religious identity of the Holy City. We look forward to working with KEC to enhance the hospitality landscape in Madinah and support the ongoing transformation of the country’s tourism sector.”
