IHG signed a management agreement with leading hospitality supplier, The Arabian Hospitality Company, to open Holiday Inn Madinah West in 2022. 

The new property will cater to the influx of religious tourists expected as part of Vision 2030. It also reinforces IHG’s commitment to expand its presence and diversify its portfolio across the Kingdom.

Once completed, the 700-key property will be IHG’s fourth hotel in Madinah, joining InterContinental Dar Al Hijra, InterContinental Dar Al Iman, and Crowne Plaza Madinah.  

Pascal Gauvin, managing director, India, Middle East & Africa, IHG said: “Given their solid presence in the Middle East, we are excited to partner with The Arabian Hospitality Company as we strengthen our presence in Saudi Arabia. Religious tourism remains a major driving force of Saudi’s economy and we continue to strengthen our offering to cater to this important group of travelers. Holiday Inn is a brand known and preferred by travelers across the globe, and we are confident that Holiday Inn Madinah West will be a great success.”

IHG currently operates 33  hotels across 4 brands in Saudi Arabia, including: InterContinental Hotels and Resorts, Crowne Plaza Hotels and Resorts, Holiday Inn and Staybridge Suites with a further 20 in the development pipeline due to open within the next three to five years.