Arab News, Saturday, May 20, 2023 | Shawwal 30, 1444
Saudi Tourism Development Fund signs deal with Hyatt Hotels
Saudi Arabia:
The Saudi Tourism Development Fund has signed an agreement with Hyatt Hotels to
establish luxury hotels throughout the Kingdom, Saudi Press Agency reported on
Thursday
“We are proud to expand our strategic partner
base, which includes many prestigious international names and brands in the
tourism and hospitality sectors,” Qusai Al-Fakhri, CEO of the Tourism
Development Fund, said.
“Our partnership with the Hyatt Group will
reinforce our efforts to diversify the Kingdom’s tourism and hospitality
sectors, as well as attract more visitors by providing them with unique
world-class experiences in Saudi Arabia’s top tourist destinations.”
Ludwig Bouldoukian, regional vice president of
development for the Middle East and Africa at Hyatt Hotels, said: “Saudi Arabia
is the largest emerging market in the Middle East and has made great progress in
various sectors, including tourism and hospitality.
“We welcome this partnership and consider it a
great opportunity for expanding Hyatt’s distinctive services to local and
international visitors and tourists in the Kingdom.”
The Saudi Tourism Development Fund supports
tourism investment in the Kingdom, with the goal of attracting 100 million
visitors by 2030. It aims to provide financial resources and expertise to global
business leaders looking to invest in Saudi Arabia’s top 10 tourist
destinations.