IHG launches Holiday Inn Express brand in Saudi Arabia

IHG launches Holiday Inn Express brand in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia - IHG Hotels & Resorts, a leading global hotel company, has signed a management agreement with Riyadh-based Al Woroud Real Estate to bring one of the world’s largest and most loved hotel brands, Holiday Inn Express, to the Kingdom.

The latest signing will strengthen the company’s mainstream offering in Riyadh and provide an elevated, smart offering to cater to new international and Saudi guest segments, as part of Saudi Vision 2030 strategy for tourism.

Holiday Inn Express champions simple, smart travel by providing a launch pad for guests to make their next connection - the brand is highly suitable and well positioned for targeting new age smart travellers across business, leisure, and meetings segments.

Holiday Inn Express Riyadh will make a stunning first for the brand in The Kingdom with a fresh, bold and modern ‘next generation’ design complemented by an unmatched location. The new-build hotel, located in the capital’s central Olaya district, will comprise of 200 well-appointed rooms designed to meet the needs of value conscious leisure and business travelers when it opens its doors in 2026.

The hotel will embrace the brand’s hallmarks to deliver a hassle-free and efficient stay experience for its guests. The rooms will feature amenities such