IHG’s newest addition in Saudi Arabia is the voco Hotel and Suites Riyadh North, scheduled to open in 2026 and targeted towards the premium market segment. Haitham Mattar, MD for India, Middle East & Africa at IHG, expressed enthusiasm for the voco brand and the opportunity to partner with Jurmaz Hotels Company in bringing this property to the bustling hub of Riyadh. The hotel will feature 246 rooms, four dining outlets, and a pool. Abdulaziz Al-Akeel, chairman of Jurmaz Hotels Company, expressed excitement at the prospect of working with IHG to offer guests unique and memorable experiences in Riyadh.
IHG already has 38 hotels in operation in Saudi Arabia under various brands such as InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, Staybridge Suites, and voco, with 33 more in the development pipeline. Last month, IHG also signed a management agreement with Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City for a Hotel Indigo to be opened in 2025 near the Irqah area along Wadi Hanifa in Riyadh.