Hilton targeting business market

Jeddah, the ancient "Bride of the Red Sea," is famous the world over as the gateway to the Holy Cities of Makkah and Al Madinah and as a beautiful and enchanting commercial and trading city providing relaxation and enjoyment.

With green boulevards, gardens and open spaces, a carefully preserved historical heart, public art and intricate interplay with the sea, Jeddah continues to be a popular Middle East city with residents and visitors alike.

The Jeddah Hilton, one of the Kingdom's newest deluxe properties in an incomparable location on the fashionable North Corniche majestically overlooking expanses of sea with dramatic views of Jeddah and the mountains behind.

The impressive triangular-shaped design allows each face of the building to command perspectives of the city and spectacular balconied views of the sea.

With 414 rooms, Amiri and luxury suites, conference, meeting, business, banqueting and recreation facilities the Jeddah Hilton is the largest hotel complex in Saudi Arabia, and one of Hilton's leading flagship properties in the world.

In a city renowned for its sophistication and discerning cosmopolitan atmosphere, the Jeddah Hilton also has made its mark since its opening with a refreshing approach to service that is highly professional and welcoming.

Designed for business and leisure travellers, and the corporate business sector the hotel hosts meetings, conferences, banquets and weddings and is already challenging many leading Middle East hotels for its sheer class and monumental scale of facilities.

The Hilton's Al Qasr Ballroom can accommodate 1,200 people whilst the 3,600 sq metre Hilton Hall has a capacity for 2,500.

The hotel is now concentrating on its business facilities, said Manager for Business Development Victor Louis.

"We have among the best facilities in the area, with 12 meeting rooms including two board rooms fully equipped with audio-visual equipment, " he added.