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| Source: Archipelago International. Byrne (left) with Al-Amoudi (right). |
Archipelago International, Southeast Asia's largest privately owned and independent hotel management group, has signed hotel management agreements with Jabal Omar Development Company (JODC), a real estate development provider in KSA, for two hotels in their Jabal Omar project.
The hotels concerned are the five-star Luxury Jabal Omar The Royal Alana Makkah, which has 581 rooms, and the five-star Jabal Omar The Alana Makkah which has 560 rooms. The hotels, which are in Phase 4 of the Jabal Omar project, are currently under construction and are situated adjacent to each other in a prime location overlooking the Holy Mosque.
"We are fortunate to work with a partner like JODC who understands the value and importance of superior hospitality experiences that are specifically customised to the needs of guests from Southeast Asia and in particular Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei. Southeast Asia is one of the fastest growing and strategically important source markets for the kingdom and its Vision 2030 programme.
"Our positioning, brand equity and infrastructure in these markets means we can deliver for our partners and add significant value to projects, not only in the holy cities, but throughout the kingdom and the region," said Gerard Byrne, MD, Archipelago Overseas.
Khaled Al-Amoudi, CEO, JODC confirmed that "the company is striving throughout its journey of accomplishments to keep up with the ambitious vision of Saudi Arabia 2030 in supporting the hospitality sector and enhancing the spiritual experience of pilgrims, by expanding our partnerships with a group of international hotel brands at the Jabal Omar destination."
"Therefore, Archipelago, a global company with a proven track record in Southeast Asia, has been attracted with the aim of joining the Jabal Omar Royal Alana Hotel and the Jabal Omar Alana Hotel within Jabal Omar's distinguished hotel group," he said.
"Through this partnership, Jabal Omar and Archipelago are keen to enrich the experience of our guests by providing the highest standards of quality and performance throughout their religious and cultural journey in Makkah and to help them perform their rituals and return home with the most beautiful and unforgettable spiritual memories."