Global hospitality company Hilton has signed an agreement with Wirgan Hospitality to rebrand two of its existing hotels in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, nearly doubling its current presence.
The signings will see the hotels converted to a Tapestry Collection by Hilton and a DoubleTree.
The agreement was announced at the World Travel Market event in London, UK.
Both properties are expected to open by the end of this year, increasing Hilton’s operating capacity in Makkah to more than 4,100 rooms, according to a release posted on Zawya.
The Wirgan Al Noor will join Hilton’s Tapestry Collection and is located near Jabal Al Noor, a site with religious significance.
The hotel comprises 1,386 rooms and offers access to various landmarks, including the Al-Zaher Palace Museum and Zamzam Well.
The property features two ballrooms with more than 1,100m² of space, several dining venues, eight meeting rooms, shuttle transportation to the Haram, a children’s club, and a fitness centre.
DoubleTree by Hilton Makkah Aziziyah is situated in the Aziziyah district and provides access to Jamarat, Mina, and other religious destinations.
The hotel includes 381 guest rooms and suites, multiple dining options, a business facility, and a children’s club, as well as shuttle services that will connect guests to the Haram.
Hilton Middle East and Africa chief development officer Carlos Khneisser said: “As we continue to expand our footprint in the Kingdom, we remain committed to diversifying our portfolio to meet the needs of every traveller.
“Our partnership with Wirgan Hospitality is testament to this as we introduce our Tapestry Collection brand to the Holy City and bolster our presence with the introduction of DoubleTree by Hilton to the Aziziyah district of Makkah – enhancing Hilton’s hospitality offering in a key global destination.”
Hilton currently operates 21 hotels in Saudi Arabia and has 83 additional properties planned.
The agreement supports Hilton’s expansion within the kingdom and aligns with Saudi Vision 2030 objectives.
Wirgan Hospitality CEO Omar Al Harbi said: “We are proud to partner with Hilton to support the future growth of the two exceptional properties we have developed in Makkah.
“As one of the most significant destinations in the kingdom, Makkah holds deep religious, cultural and spiritual importance. These openings reflect our ongoing commitment to elevate the hospitality offering in Makkah and the kingdom in line with Vision 2030, and to leverage Hilton’s global reach and commercial engine.”
“Hilton to nearly double Makkah footprint with two hotel signings” was originally created and published by Hotel Management Network, a GlobalData owned brand.
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