Photo: SHUTTERSTOCK Hilton's Saudi Expansion: The global Hilton hotel chain has announced it will reach a milestone of 100 hotels in Saudi Arabia this year, reaffirming its long-term commitment to growth across the kingdom. The international hotel company is introducing 14 brands in the pipeline and announced new plans to add more than 21,000 rooms in various locations around the country.
Guy Hutchinson, President of Hilton Middle East and Africa, said: "Saudi Arabia is undergoing an extraordinary transformation, and we are proud to play a leading role in making it a premier global tourism destination. The kingdom offers a unique combination of rich cultural heritage, natural landscapes, and modern lifestyle developments. Our diverse portfolio, spanning luxury and lifestyle, to premium and upper-midscale brands, will help broaden the appeal for today's discerning travelers. In line with Saudi Vision 2030, our growing portfolio is expected to generate over 15,000 job opportunities, with a significant focus on employing Saudi citizens."
Hilton continues to strengthen its luxury presence throughout the kingdom with its iconic brands Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, LXR Hotels & Resorts, and Conrad Hotels & Resorts.
These include, among others, a multi-property agreement at The Avenues - Riyadh, the largest mixed-use development in the kingdom, which will house Waldorf Astoria and Conrad hotels, with the first Waldorf Astoria hotel in the country.
In line with the kingdom's vision to enhance its hospitality offerings to include authentic and culturally inspiring experiences, Hilton is also expanding its lifestyle footprint with the brands Canopy by Hilton and Curio Collection by Hilton.
Full-service expansion also remains a priority under the company’s flagship Hilton Hotels & Resorts and award-winning DoubleTree by Hilton brands, including several properties in Riyadh, Jeddah, Medina, and Jizan.
Hilton currently operates 20 hotels in the kingdom, with an additional 77 properties in the pipeline, constituting a quarter of branded hotel rooms under construction in the country, reaffirming the company’s commitment to support Saudi Vision 2030 by providing world-class hospitality experiences.