Radisson Hotel Group
has announced the signing of Radisson Blu Hotel, Abha, marking its entry into
the Saudi Arabian city and further expanding its presence across the Kingdom.
The new-build property
will feature 123 rooms, including 14 suites, with an opening scheduled for the
third quarter of 2029.
Located in the Alarin
district, the hotel will be approximately seven kilometres from Abha
International Airport and 13 kilometres from the city centre.
Its location will
benefit from ongoing infrastructure improvements, including the airport’s
expansion and the Abha Airport Dual Road Project.
It will also be close
to The Point, a mixed-use development featuring retail, entertainment and
hospitality facilities.
The property will
cater to both leisure and business travellers, offering a restaurant, café and
pool juice bar, alongside meeting and event spaces. Leisure facilities will
include a gym, salon and swimming pool.
Ahmed Abdullah Al
Salamah, Chairman of Ahmed Abdullah Al Salamah Real Estate Development & Investment
Group, said: “Our partnership with Radisson Hotel Group to develop Radisson
BluHotel, Abha reflects our confidence in Aseer’s tourism potential. Together,
Ahmed Abdullah Al Salamah Real Estate Development & Investment Group and Al
Fahd Trading, Industry and Contracting Company aim to create a hotel that
combines international hospitality standards with the region’s distinctive
character. We look forward to building on this relationship through further
investments that support Saudi Vision 2030 and create long-term value.”
Elie Milky, Chief
Development Officer, Middle East, Northeast Africa, Greece & Cyprus,
Radisson Hotel Group, commented: “Our first signing in Abha marks an important
step in expanding Radisson Hotel Group’s presence across Saudi Arabia,
particularly secondary cities. We see opportunities to introduce our brands to
more destinations across the Kingdom, working with owners to develop hotels
that respond to local demand and evolving traveller expectations. The hotel
will be a landmark addition to the city by establishing a strong foundation for
our presence in the beautiful Aseer region of the Kingdom. I personally thank
Ahmed Al Salamah for his trust and for this expanding partnership.”
The signing supports
Radisson Hotel Group’s wider Saudi expansion strategy. With 50 hotels open and
under development across the Kingdom, Saudi Arabia is among the Group’s five
largest global markets and a key development opportunity in the Middle East.
The Group aims to
reach 100 hotels operating or under development in the Kingdom by 2030. -TradeArabia News Service