Hlton introducing new brands in Saudi Arabia
Hilton plans a 600% expansion to more than 75 properties in Saudi Arabia.
The company, which currently operates 15 hotels in KSA, and already has another 46 under development, plans to expand its operations to more than 75 properties.
It will introduce new brands such as LXR Hotels & Resorts, Curio Collection by Hilton, Canopy by Hilton and Embassy by Hilton.
This expansion will also support new tourism hotspots in the Kingdom such as Diriyah Gate.
It aims to create more than 10,000 new jobs.
Chris Nassetta, President & CEO, Hilton, said: "It’s a great honour to be back in Saudi Arabia as we announce plans to expand our portfolio here with new brands and hotels opening in destinations across the Kingdom. I commend the work undertaken by the Ministry of Tourism to facilitate the development of tourism and."
Hilton will also be supporting the Ministry of Tourism’s ‘Your Future is in Tourism’ initiative, which aims to train and develop the next generation of Saudi talent for a career in hospitality.
The Kingdom has plans to develop 854,000 more hotel rooms, to be 70% private-sector funded.
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