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Hilton’s Curio Collection lands in town: Global hotel operator Hilton’s upscale hotel brand, the Curio Collection, debuted in the Kingdom with the opening of its first Curio hotel in Jeddah, according to a statement yesterday. The opening of The Hotel Galleria Jeddah, Curio Collection by Hilton came under a partnership with local investor SEDCO Holding.
The specifics: The 363-key hotel, includes some 99 suites, is located in Jeddah’s main commercial avenue Al Tahlia Street which boasts multiple upscale department stores and boutiques. Its architecture and design is inspired by the Galleria Vittorio Emanuale II in Milan, according to the statement. It will feature a specialty restaurant, an all-day lobby lounge and a chocolatier and coffee boutique among others.
What they said: “The opening of The Hotel Galleria Jeddah, Curio Collection by Hilton marks a significant milestone in Hilton’s continuous expansion in Saudi Arabia…We look forward to bringing more of our award-winning brands to the Kingdom as we plan to open more than 50 hotels in the country over the coming years,” Hilton Country Manager and Senior Director Operations for KSA Fawaz Moumina said.
Speaking of Hilton: The Kingdom’s first Hampton by Hilton hotel in Tabuk was inaugurated last week, Arab News reports. The 201-key hotel was developed in partnership with local real estate developer Cayan Group. The hotel is located near the Neom Bay Airport.
BACKGROUND- Hilton aims to have a portfolio of 100 properties in the Kingdom, its President and CEO Chris Nassetta said last month. He said the hotel group plans to open more than 60 new properties in the coming years. Two-thirds of Hilton’s pipeline of projects here is currently in the works, according to Nassetta.
