Carlson Rezidor, one of the most dynamic hotel groups worldwide, will introduce the lifestyle select brand Radisson RED as well as a mid-scale Park Inn by Radisson to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

The 84-room Park Inn by Radisson Madinah Road will open in the first quarter of 2017 and will be the first operational Park Inn in Jeddah. The Radisson RED Makarunah, which will feature 280 units, will open in Q2 2018.

 “Saudi Arabia is a key focus country for Rezidor. Our total portfolio in the kingdom now features 29 hotels with more than 5,600 rooms, and we want to further expand our network together with our partners in the region. Jeddah is a strategic hub, and we’re delighted to bring Radisson RED to this core market”, said Wolfgang M Neumann, president and CEO of Rezidor.

“The launch of Radisson RED and the opening of our first Park Inn by Radisson in Jeddah allow us to diversify our offer to our guests, leverage operational and commercial synergies, and unlock additional value for our owners,” said Elie Younes, executive vice president and chief development officer of Rezidor.

“Jeddah is the second most demanding city for hotel services in Saudi Arabia. Our guests are both local and international travellers seeking a modern lifestyle. We believe that Carlson Rezidor can provide a distinctive experience to our customers – especially to the younger generation attracted by a brand like Radisson RED. We trust that the hotel will stand out as one of the most innovative products on the market,” said Saad Alharthi, president of Saad Alharthi Hospitality Group.

The Radisson RED Makarunah will be located close to major lifestyle and entertainment areas in Jeddah such as Tahlia Street, Corniche Road, Mall of Arabia and Red Sea Mall. The international airport will be 11 km away. Besides 280 rooms, the hotel will comprise the signature restaurant Ktchn + Ouibar, a further speciality restaurant and a pool bar, 315 sq m of meeting facilities, a gym and a pool.

Radisson RED’s global success already features 11 hotels under development, and the very first RED will welcome the world in April 2016 in Brussels, Belgium. “The roll-out of Radisson RED is in full swing and we are set for further development in urban and highly inspirational locations, with a global ambition of 60 hotels worldwide by the year 2020”, added Younes.

The Park Inn by Radisson Madinah Road will open its doors on one of the main axes of Jeddah: Madinah Road cuts directly through the city centre and is the sole road connecting the North and South of Jeddah. The hotel will offer 84 comfortable guest rooms, an all-day-dining restaurant, a lobby lounge, 170 sq m of meeting space, and a gym. – TradeArabia News Service