Arab News, Thursday, Dec 23, 2021 | Jumada Al-Uola 17, 1443
Marriott, Diriyah Gate sign deal to open Ritz-Carlton and Luxury Collection hotels
Saudi Arabia:
Marriott International, Inc. signed an agreement with Diriyah Gate Development
Authority to open two luxury hotels as part of the Diriyah Project in Saudi
Arabia.
Located in Diriyah around the UNESCO World
Heritage Site of At-Turaif, the properties will bring modern and distinct views
on luxury to the historic town of Diriyah, set to become one of the world’s most
forthright cultural and heritage cities, according to a statement.
“We are delighted to be working with the Diriyah
Gate Development Authority and look forward to elevating the luxury experience
of the Diriyah Project with these two iconic and celebrated brands,” said Jerome
Briet, Chief Development Officer, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Marriott
International.