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Plans include the development of hotels across Marriott\u2019s luxury, premium, select and long-stay brands.<\/p>\n

Render of a Courtyard by Marriott and Residence Inn by Marriott in Riyadh<\/p>\n

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Ain Alalam – Rashad Iskandrni<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

During the Future Hospitality Summit \u2013 Saudi Arabia, Riyadh based Blacksand and Marriott International announced the signing of a milestone agreement to develop ten hotels, representing over 1,300 rooms, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia over the next four years. The multi-brand deal establishes a long-term collaboration between both companies to deliver projects aligned with the country\u2019s evolving tourism and urban development ambitions.<\/p>\n

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Omar Alabdullatif, Chief Executive Officer of Blacksand<\/strong>, said, “This agreement marks a defining milestone for Blacksand and reflects the scale of our ambition. Our collaboration with Marriott International brings globally recognised brands together and a shared commitment to creating exceptional hospitality offerings in the Kingdom. An agreement of this calibre is one that supports the shaping of the future of an already ambitious nation, and we are proud to be there setting the benchmark for quality, experience, and long-term value.”<\/p>\n

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Jerome Briet, Chief Development Officer, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Marriott International added,<\/strong> \u201cThis landmark deal with Blacksand reflects Marriott\u2019s continued focus on diversifying our portfolio across Saudi Arabia to deliver meaningful hospitality experiences in line with the country’s tourism priorities. From immersive resort escapes and design-led stays to vibrant social hubs and extended-stay living, we look forward to introducing a range of experiences tailored to meet the evolving needs of travellers visiting the Kingdom.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The agreement spans the development of hotels across Marriott\u2019s luxury, premium, select and extended-stay brands, including St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, Marriott Hotels, Autograph Collection, Moxy Hotels, Courtyard by Marriott, Residence Inn by Marriott and Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy. This portfolio of hotels aims to combine global brand prestige and design excellence together with locally inspired concepts and elevated guest experiences.<\/p>\n

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The projects are currently under design planning and early construction stages, with phased openings scheduled through to 2030. Planned properties will open across multiple cities through the Kingdom with the first hotel expected to open in Riyadh. Upon completion, the ten hotels are expected to generate more than 6,000 full-time roles, with a minimum of 60% of those allocated to Saudi Nationals.<\/p>\n

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Blacksand and Marriott are committed to a relationship that lays the foundation for future collaboration as both organisations remain committed to expanding their joint portfolio across the Kingdom and supporting the country’s growing role as one of the world’s most dynamic emerging tourism destinations.<\/p>\n

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