Madinah Tourism News
Knowledge Economic City and Maison Privee Announce Strategic Joint Venture in Madinah
Knowledge Economic City (KEC), the pioneering publicly listed developer shaping the transformation of Madinah, has signed a landmark joint-venture agreement with Maison Prive Holiday Homes Rental L.L.C. to establish a new company specializing in short-term residential rental (STR) management.
Radisson Hotel Group signs agreement with Knowledge Economic City
In a landmark move set to boost the hospitality landscape of Madinah, Saudi Arabia, Radisson Hotel Group is thrilled to announce its strategic partnership with Knowledge Economic City (KEC), one of Saudi Arabia’s premier Master Developers, to introduce two new Park Inn by Radisson hotels in the heart of Madinah. The two Park Inn by Radisson properties at Islamic World District (IWD), Knowledge Economic City, will include 733 keys in total: 587 hotel rooms and 146 serviced apartments.
Marriott International Signs Agreement With Knowledge Economic City to Open Three Hotels in Madinah
Marriott International, Inc. announced it has signed an agreement with Knowledge Economic City (KEC) to open three hotels within the Holy City of Madinah in Saudi Arabia. The anticipated openings will be part of the KEC master-development and feature over 1,200 rooms across three of the company’s brands – Courtyard by Marriott, Four Points by Sheraton and Residence Inn by Marriott.
Taiba Investments and Hilton to Introduce Madinah’s first Waldorf Astoria
Taiba Investments, a leader in Saudi hospitality and real estate, has unveiled a strategic partnership with Hilton to bring the iconic Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts brand to the holy city of Madinah. Signed during the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) World in Dubai, this agreement underscores Taiba Investments’ ongoing expansion into the high-end hospitality market and further reinforces the company’s commitment to elevating Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector by partnering with world-renowned hospitality companies such as Hilton.
Four Seasons Hotel Madinah confirmed as brand enters religious tourism market
The upcoming Four Seasons Hotel Madinah will have 245 keys
Hyatt Expands Presence in Saudi Arabia with Three New Hotels in Madinah
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into management agreements with Rua Al Madinah Holding Company to manage three new Hyatt-branded hotels, including Grand Hyatt Madinah, Hyatt Regency Madinah and Hyatt Place Madinah.
Saudi women to drive trains between Makkah and Madinah
Saudi women will soon drive Haramain trains between the two holy cities of Islam, Makkah and Madinah, and take on other jobs in the transport sector. Saleh Al Jasser, Minister of Transport and Logistics, said the country is working towards localising jobs, which includes women, in every sector, including transport.