Hospitality giant AccorHotels has unveiled a new digital platform that will provide essential information for Haj pilgrims travelling to Makkah, Madinah and surrounding areas in Saudi Arabia.
 
As one of the leading hotel operators in Saudi Arabia and recognizing the need for a fulsome resource to facilitate and guide the guest journey, AccorHotels has taken a definitive position to provide enriched content and expertise with its dedicated site: https://makkah.accorhotels.com.
 
The website is a comprehensive travel tool to plan visits and offers support and advice, including the ease of booking accommodation in any one of the luxury hotels. The website is available in Arabic and English, with plans to add additional languages.
 
Travellers browsing the website will find tailored packages for AccorHotels in Makkah offering unique promotions, which can be filtered by hotel and theme of offer and popularity. Recommendations on where to visit can be filtered by one or two-hour excursions, full day trip options, half day trip alternatives and general must-see attractions.
 
Insight on the Al Masjid Al Haram (the holy mosque) is shared, including a look into the history of the place of worship and details around the expansion of Al-Haram throughout the years. Guests will be informed of places to find local delicacies and recommendations on Makkah restaurants and cafés to visit near the Grand Mosque will also be available.
 
Furthermore, those looking for a glimpse as to what to expect in Makkah during a Haj or Umrah pilgrimage can learn about Makkah’s heritage, weather forecasts, currency details and transportation methods.
 
The online portal also homes extensive guides to both Haj and Umrah for those planning a religious journey. The guides highlight day to day activities and requirements to fulfil the pilgrimage in the correct way.
 
Accessible properties within the AccorHotel Saudi Arabian portfolio include Raffles Makkah Palace, Fairmont Makkah Clock Royal Tower, Swissôtel Al Maqam, Swissôtel Makkah and Pullman Zamzam Makkah. - TradeArabia News Service