Accor expands its presence in Saudi Arabia
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Accor recently signed a management contract with Sons of Ahmed Saleh Kakito develop the first Novotel hotel in Jeddah.
Christophe Landais, managing director Accor Middle East, said: “We have a common objective to develop the tourism industry in the Kingdom. The Kingdom is a key market for us. We just recently signed two new contracts for Sofitel and Suite Novotel in Riyadh, and have now a pipeline totaling eight projects under construction in the Kingdom.”
The hotel is under advanced construction and is due to open by the end of 2013. It will feature 143 rooms and suites, a restaurant and lobby lounge in addition to meeting space, a health club and swimming pool.