Holiday Inn founder Kemmons Wilson and Jawad Bukhamseen signing a deal for the hotel in 1977 Holiday Inn founder Kemmons Wilson and Jawad Bukhamseen signing a deal for the hotel in 1977

Marking the occasion, Jawad Bukhamseen, founder and owner of the hotel and chairman of Bukhamseen Group Holding Company, said: “Thirty years is a significant milestone for any hotel. I’m very proud of how far we’ve come and how successful the hotel has been since it was opened in 1982. Through the years we’ve continued to expand, grow and develop, always with our guests’ interests at heart. We have kept our loyal guests and attracted new ones, and built an enviable reputation.”

“It’s an honour to have Spence Wilson and his wife Becky here to share this milestone with us. When I signed the contract with Spence’s father, the family values of the brand were a key part of my decision to put the Holiday Inn name above the hotel door. I welcome them back here today as members of our family.”

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