Embassy by Hilton to debut in the Middle East

2. Mar 2016
by BusinessClass

Hilton Worldwide will launch its upscale residences brand, Embassy by Hilton, in the Middle East after signing a management agreement to open Embassy by Hilton Riyadh King Fahd Road in Saudi Arabia.

Embassy by Hilton Riyadh King Fahd Road will feature 250 guest rooms and be located on King Fahd Road, in close proximity to the upcoming King Abdullah Financial District. “We have been looking for the right opportunity to debut Embassy by Hilton in the region and believe Riyadh makes for a great fit,” said Carlos Khneisser, vice president of development, Middle East and North Africa, for Hilton Worldwide. “Our strategy for growth continues to focus on quality projects, underpinned by strong brands and the best management expertise in the industry. “With over 20 years of experience in Saudi Arabia, we are now operating or developing 38 properties with more than 85% of our pipeline under construction – remarkable progress that puts us at the forefront of the industry .” Signed together with Hamad Abdulaziz Almousa Trading Group, the deal also included a management agreement to open DoubleTree by Hilton Dhahran – Al Qusur. The newly announced DoubleTree by Hilton Dhahran will feature 189 guest rooms, a business centre, salon and two swimming pools.

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