Carlson Rezidor, a leading hotel group worldwide, has further strengthened its portfolio in the Middle East by signing a new Radisson Blu hotel at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre (Ricec) in Saudi Arabia’s capital city.

The luxury property featuring 200 rooms is scheduled to open in the second quarter of 2017.

The new Radisson Blu Hotel will feature a 200-sq-m all-day dining restaurant, a specialty restaurant, a lobby, a lounge and a café. The hotel will also offer an indoor swimming pool and a fitness space.

With 1,075 sq m meetings and events area and 5,600 sq m car parking, the property will become the ideal destination for business travellers.

“We are thrilled to partner with the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and Industry for yet another flagship property in Riyadh. Saudi Arabia is a key focus country for us. The kingdom sees a rapid infrastructure development which accelerates the travel and tourism sector. In 2014, we signed more than 1,000 rooms in Saudi Arabia and will further expand our presence together with strong regional partners,” said Wolfgang M Neumann, president and CEO of Rezidor.

Carlson Rezidor’s total portfolio in Saudi Arabia now comprises 23 hotels and 4,200 rooms in operation and under development, with eight of these properties located in Riyadh. – TradeArabia News Service