Hilton has introduced a strategic partnership with the Saudi Tourism Improvement Fund (TDF), in addition to agreements with a number of private and non-private builders for brand spanking new resorts in locations throughout Saudi Arabia through the latest World Journey & Tourism Council (WTTC) International Summit in Riyadh.

Within the coming years, Hilton expects to develop its portfolio to greater than 75 resorts within the Kingdom throughout a number of award-winning manufacturers, it stated.

Ahmed Al Khateeb, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Tourism, stated: “Saudi Imaginative and prescient 2030 has set the bar excessive for the Kingdom’s journey and tourism business and we’re dedicated to creating Saudi Arabia one of many world’s prime vacationer locations within the years to come back. We’re leaving no stone unturned to work on modern initiatives with globally main business companions and sit up for attaining milestones via our collaboration with Hilton.”

Chris Nassetta, President and CEO, Hilton, stated: “It was unimaginable to be again within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the WTTC International Summit and to satisfy with essential companions. Hilton has operated within the Kingdom for greater than 25 years, offering world-renowned hospitality and serving to to form an thrilling future for tourism with new resorts in thrilling locations. The power of Hilton’s partnerships in Saudi Arabia is testomony to the federal government’s strategic imaginative and prescient and the unimaginable progress being made to develop the nation’s tourism infrastructure, paving the way in which for a brand new golden age of journey.”

Throughout WTTC, Hilton and TDF signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop family-friendly leisure locations throughout a number of Saudi areas in alignment with the Nationwide Tourism Technique. These locations may have a number of of Hilton’s manufacturers, together with Hilton Lodges & Resorts, Cover by Hilton, and Motto by Hilton. Hilton will share its experience and information with the Fund to facilitate the event of those locations, which can embody waterparks, leisure venues, meals and beverage retailers, journey actions, and different leisure facilities.

Qusai Al-Fakhri, CEO of TDF, stated: “Every new partnership helps put a highlight on TDF as a gateway to Saudi Arabia’s tourism and hospitality sector. We’re open to welcoming world manufacturers with modern, sustainable choices into our Kingdom. That is just the start; we anticipate vital leads to the years forward.”

Hilton’s Saudi Arabia enlargement contains the signing of Waldorf Astoria Diriyah, in partnership with the Diriyah Gate Improvement Authority (DGDA). On the coronary heart of the Diriyah masterplan, the enduring 200-guest room Waldorf Astoria Diriyah will provide visitors a world of timeless luxurious and world-class hospitality. Diriyah is the Kingdom’s foremost heritage, tradition and way of life vacation spot, and the Waldorf Astoria can be positioned in a primary place, surrounded by high-end eating places, luxurious retail shops, residences, artwork galleries and museums.

Hilton and Alshaya Group have signed agreements for Cover by Hilton Al Khobar Ajdan Waterfront and Hampton by Hilton Hafr al-Batin. Anticipated to open in 2026, the 120-guest room Cover by Hilton Al Khobar Ajdan Waterfront will give visitors handy entry to a spread of close by leisure choices. In the meantime, Hampton by Hilton Hafr al-Batin is slated to open in 2025 and can stand close to to King Khalid Army Metropolis and Hafr al-Batin College, benefitting from glorious street connections and providing 224-guest rooms.

Hilton presently operates 16 resorts in KSA and has one other 46 underneath growth. The corporate plans to broaden its operations to greater than 75 properties within the coming years, together with the introduction of recent manufacturers reminiscent of LXR Lodges & Resorts, Curio Assortment by Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton, and Motto by Hilton, it stated. 

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