Rezidor announces record 2014 with 12 hotels signed across the Middle East

Carlson Rezidor, one of the most dynamic hotel companies worldwide, has announced a record number of signings across the Middle East in 2014.

The figure signifies a significant growth in new business development for the hotel group, which manages the Radisson Blu and Park Inn by Radisson properties. In 2013, Rezidor signed ten hotels into their portfolio, while in 2012, this figure stood at five properties in the Middle East.

Regional signings represented 40% of Rezidors global signings, with new signings in Saudi Arabia comprising 25% globally.

Over the next 2 years, at least 12 new Radisson Blu and Park Inn by Radisson-branded properties, with a total of 2,412 rooms, will open in locations within Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Oman, and Egypt. These will include one each in Sohar, Ajman, Cairo, Dammam, Jizan, and Dhahran, among others; two each in Dubai and Riyadh, and four in Jeddah.

Elie Milky, Senior Director Business Development, Middle East & Africa for the Rezidor Hotel Group, said: To have achieved such a phenomenal number of signings within a year is a clear sign that the regional market is experiencing a significant upturn. With consistent year-on-year growth within the Middle East, we are very confident that the number of business and leisure travellers across the region will grow in line with booming economies, and we look forward to serving them with our iconic hospitality offering across all segments.

The new properties will expand Rezidors existing portfolio in the region, which currently includes 32 hotels under the Radisson Blu, Park Inn by Radisson and Quorvus Collection brands, with a focused expansion of the groups newly launched lifestyle select Radisson Red brand.