Radisson expands in Saudi Arabia with two new midscale hotels

Radisson Hotel Group has announced that its two new midscale Park Inn hotels in Saudi Arabia will open in the fourth quarter of 2019, strengthening its presence across the Kingdom.

The hospitality chain currently has over 40 hotels, resorts and serviced apartments with 10,000 rooms in operation and under development in the Kingdom, it said in a statement.

The upcoming Park Inn by Radisson Hotel Riyadh will comprise 193 rooms, two restaurants and five meeting rooms; while the Park Inn by Radisson Jeddah Madinah Road hotel will feature 84 rooms in Jeddah.

The 4-star Park Inn by Radisson Jeddah Madinah Road will open its doors in Q4 2019 and will be led by the first Saudi female general manager.

“Radisson Hotel Group aims to supplement the Saudi market with modern and exceptional hotel experiences across leisure, dining, fitness, wellness and sustainability. Our aim is to become the go-to hotelier for local guests and business travelers while empowering the Saudi working population simultaneously,” Tim Cordon, Area Senior Vice President, Middle East, Turkey & Africa, said.

Radisson had recently announced the signing of its second Radisson Collection property in Riyadh, the Mansard Riyadh, while the Nofa Resort Riyadh, the first African-style resort in the Kingdom, with 57 luxurious bungalows and villas overlooking Nofa Wildlife Park, opened in November 2018.