Tourism Breaking News
Mohammed Abdullah Al Muhanna Hotels Ltd. signed a franchise agreement with Marriott International and a management agreement with Aleph Hospitality to open Four Points by Sheraton Jeddah in Saudi Arabia in the first quarter of 2025. Scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2025, Four Points by Sheraton Jeddah is located in the Rabwah District of Jeddah with excellent connections to every part of the city and just 15 minutes from King Abdul Aziz International Airport. Featuring 112 well-appointed rooms and suites, food and beverage outlets and meeting facilities, the newly built hotel is anticipated to reflect the brand’s promise of ‘travel reinvented’, providing everything that matters most to today’s travellers seeking balance on the road, timeless style and comfort with genuine service.
Tariq Dowidar, Vice President Saudi Arabia, Aleph Hospitality said, “I am thrilled that we have been entrusted with the management of the Four Points by Sheraton Jeddah and we look forward to a successful opening. Today, I am also proud to say that this is the second hotel under our management in Saudi Arabia, and the fourth hotel under the Marriott franchise. Our rapid expansion over the past year has made Aleph Hospitality the largest independent hospitality management company in the region.”
“This project marks the starting point toward achieving great success in the hospitality sector and we are committed to providing a unique hospitality experience that caters to the needs of visitors from all over the world,” commented Saleh Abdulmohsin Al Sultan, Managing Director, Mohammed Abdullah Al Muhanna Hotels Ltd.
“Supporting the ambitious Saudi Vision 2030 has been a key driver for our investment in the hospitality and tourism sector in the Kingdom and we currently have projects in Jeddah, Mecca and Riyadh to meet the growing demand in the tourism sector. We believe Saudi Arabia has vast potential to attract tourists, thanks to its rich culture, unique history, and diverse nature,” he added.
Chadi Hauch, Regional Vice President, Lodging Development, Middle East, Marriott International added, “Four Points by Sheraton resonates very well with today’s independent traveller and continues to gain great traction with developers across the region. This signing not only reflects the growth opportunities we are seeing for the brand in the Kingdom but also highlights the increased number of conversion opportunities for the company in the market, illustrating the trust owners have in Marriott International and the reputation of our world-class brands.”
Present at the signing ceremony were Bani Haddad, Founder & Managing Director, Aleph Hospitality; Tariq Dowidar, Vice President Saudi Arabia, Aleph Hospitality; Saleh Abdulmohsin Al Sultan, Managing Director, Mohammed Abdullah Al Muhanna Hotels Ltd; and Satya Anand, President, Europe, Middle East & Africa and Chadi Hauch, Regional Vice President – Lodging Development Middle East of Marriott International.
