Radisson targets to have 100 operational hotels in Middle East by 2026

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Radisson Hotel Group revealed its latest target to reach 100 operational hotels in the Middle East by 2026 at the Future Hospitality Summit 2023.

The group has set its sights on ambitious goals, planning 150 properties in operation and under development by 2030 across the Middle East.

The group’s strategic focus remains on Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

Simultaneously, the group is expanding in the wider Middle East region, which includes Iraq, Oman, and Jordan, underlining its ambitious plan to develop more than 90 hotels across its ten distinct brands.

Elie Milky, vice president of Development, Middle East, Greece, Cyprus & Pakistan, Radisson Hotel Group, said, “In 2023, we celebrate a year of remarkable achievements, reflecting our continuous expansion in the Middle East and Pakistan.

“Our commitment to excellence drives us to unveil more hotels with the addition of more than 11 properties exceeding 2,000 keys before the year concludes.”

Radisson Hotel Group in Saudi Arabia

• The upcoming opening of Park Inn by Radisson Makkah Thakher East, will set a new benchmark for contemporary accommodation in the holy city of Makkah, catering to a growing number of international and regional visitors.
• The group is planning further expansion in the holy city with the highly anticipated debut of Park Inn by Radisson Makkah Thaker West In Jeddah, the group is actively working on the opening of the Vivid Jeddah Hotel, scheduled to open in Q4 2023 to cater to affluent business and leisure travellers.
• Park Inn by Radisson Hotel & Apartments, Riyadh Olaya North, is set to open in December this year.
• The group has achieved significant milestones with its 2023 signings across Saudi Arabia. The properties include Radisson Hotel Jeddah Tahlia Street opening in 2024 and Radisson Blu Hotel, Hail in 2025.

Hotels in Oman

• In October, the group plans to reveal new properties across Oman: Muscat Levatio Suites and Radisson Hotel Muscat Panorama.
• The group has also signed agreements for Park Inn by Radisson Resort Bimmahand Radisson Serviced Apartments Salalah.

Hotels in Jordan

• In Jordan, Radisson Blu Hotel, Amman Galleria Mall will open its doors this year. The hotel will offer 178 keys.
• It also announced the signing of Radisson Hotel & Residences Erbil, set to open for guests in Iraq’s vibrant city of Erbil in October this year, opening a new market and significant development destination for the group.

Pakistan remains a focus for the group this year with the signing of four hotels and serviced apartments in the capital city of Islamabad.

Radisson Hotel Group’s current portfolio has 77 properties in the Middle East comprising over 11,619 keys.