Hotel News

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) strives to boost Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.

HE Saad Bin Ali Al Kharji, Chairman of Qatar Tourism and Chair of the Board of Directors of Visit Qatar, credited the strong Q1 performance to the country’s long-term tourism development strategy.

These hotels aim to meet the rising demand for midscale hospitality, offering versatile accommodations that cater to both business and leisure travelers.

The hotel will feature 280 guest rooms, including a mix of standard rooms and suites, three diverse dining concepts, and seven flexible meeting spaces, including a ballroom.

Guests can access a diverse menu of high-performance treatments such as hyperbaric oxygen and hydrogen therapy, cryotherapy chambers, far infrared heat saunas, LED light body treatments, and curated traditional healing practices.

Formerly operated under Accor’s Mercure brand, the Al Khobar property will now become part of HMH’s expanding portfolio, reinforcing the company’s presence in the Kingdom.

This partnership positions Jethwa as a key ambassador for TGP International’s initiatives in Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, and across the wider African continent.

His professional journey has included crafting acclaimed wine programs, leading pre-opening teams, and designing sophisticated food and wine pairings that elevate the guest experience with every sip.

As part of the acquisition, the brand’s existing and pipeline hotels will enter into new long-term franchise agreements with Marriott, while the properties will remain owned and leased by the seller.

The agreement, signed at the Ishraq Hospitality stand during Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025, highlights both companies’ commitment to elevating the region’s hospitality standards through innovation, service excellence, and strategic growth.