Rotana says it is on track to meet its goal to double the number of rooms it currently runs in Saudi Arabia over the upcoming years
At the recently concluded Saudi Tourism Forum (STF) in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi-based hotel management company Rotana highlighted plans for its expansion in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
In a press statement, Rotana says that it will open eight new properties in the kingdom over the upcoming years.
These will include four Edge by Rotana properties, one Rayhaan by Rotana in Riyadh, a Dar Rayhaan by Rotana in Al Khobar, an Al Manakha Rotana in Madinah, and an Edge by Rotana in Al Baha, bringing the total key count to 4,400 across 16 properties.
Eddy Tannous
“We are thrilled to return for the second edition of the Saudi Tourism Forum. With these ambitious developments and plans at hand, Rotana’s continuous engagement showcases our commitment to shaping the future of tourism in Saudi Arabia,” says Rotana’s Chief Operating Officer, Eddy Tannous.
Rotana says it is on track to meet its goal to double the number of rooms it currently runs in Saudi Arabia over the upcoming years.
Further, it has made a commitment to participate in the forum to be in line with the tourism in Saudi Arabia, one of the fastest-growing markets in the region.
Rotana says that it currently operates 74 hotels in the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe, and Türkiye, serving more than 6 million guests per year. Its portfolio currently spans 19,237 keys and six superlative brands, including 10,159 keys across 36 hotels in the UAE and 2,200 keys across eight hotels in Saudi.
Across the wider GCC region, Rotana’s regional pipeline for 2024 includes Onyx Arjaan by Rotana in Manama, Bomonti Arjaan by Rotana in Istanbul, Riviera Rayhaan by Rotana in Doha, and Luxor Rotana Resort in Luxor, the statement adds.
It says that Rotana is also expected to make its debut into the Algerian market with the launch of Azure Rotana Resort and Spa in the port city of Oran, while Bloom Arjaan by Rotana on Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Island is scheduled to open this year.
