Hyatt will be opening two new hotels in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the hospitality group announced on Tuesday. The Hyatt-branded hotels will be located in Madinah following management agreements between a Hyatt affiliate and Knowledge Economic City (KEC).
Hyatt House Madinah KEC and Hyatt Centric Madinah KEC will add 576 keys to the group’s portfolio. The properties will feature residential styled rooms offering a “home away from home.”
“We are delighted to collaborate with Knowledge Economic City on plans to bring the Hyatt Centric and Hyatt House brands to the exciting KEC development, enhancing the tourism landscape in Madinah,” said Javier Águila, group president, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Hyatt.
“The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a key market in Hyatt’s growth strategy in the Middle East and these upcoming properties in KEC reflect our dedication to expanding our brand footprint in new and desired destinations. We are also excited to debut the Hyatt Centric brand in Saudi Arabia, as we continuously aim to offer more choice to our World of Hyatt members looking to discover the magic of Madinah from the heart of the city,” he added.
Knowledge Economic City (KEC) is located within the Madinah Sanctuary and the urban range of Madinah, linking the Prophet’s Mosque and Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport.
“We are excited to announce our strategic collaboration with Hyatt, marking a significant milestone for Knowledge Economic City (KEC). It is a testament to our shared values of excellence, innovation, and delivering extraordinary guest experiences,” said Amin Shaker, Chairman of KEC.
“With the incredible and continuous support from HH Prince Salman bin Sultan, this relationship with Hyatt allows us to set new hospitality standards in Madinah and will contribute to the Kingdom’s development goals in line with Vision 2030,” he added .
Mohammad Al Mubarak, Chief Executive Officer of KEC, added, “It gives me great pleasure to share our collaboration with Hyatt, bringing two new Hyatt branded hotels, Hyatt House Madinah KEC and Hyatt Centric Madinah KEC, to the city. The introduction of these upcoming properties is a pivotal step forward in our mission to grow technology and knowledge-driven developments in Madinah and deliver unparalleled hospitality experiences to residents and visitors across all sectors.”
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