Rezidor president & CEO Wolfgang M. Neumann. Rezidor president & CEO Wolfgang M. Neumann.

Carlson Rezidor has signed another property in Saudi Arabia, which will increase its presence to 22 hotels in the Kingdom.

The 90-key Park Inn by Radisson Hotel Damman will be located on Corniche Road and comprise two meeting rooms, an all-day dining restaurant and lounge, as well as a wellness centre with spa and gym.

The conversion property is set to open in the first quarter of 2015 and will add to four other properties in the group’s Saudi pipeline.

In the second quarter of 2014, Carlson Rezidor signed four new hotels in the country, including a 160-key Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Jeddah Corniche; a 261-key Radisson Blu Red Sea Palace Hotel, Jeddah; the 120-key Radisson Blu Plaza Residence, Jeddah Salihiyah; and the 184-room Park Inn by Radisson Hotel Riyadh.

Commenting on the new signings, Rezidor president & CEO Wolfgang M. Neumann said: “Saudi Arabia is a key focus country for our group and offers considerable growth potential. We are committed to this emerging market and to our strong business partners whom we thank for their trust in us. Together, we aim to become major players supporting the Kingdom's ambitious development within the travel & tourism sector.”

“Our focus is on primary and secondary cities like Riyadh and Jeddah. Through the operation of several hotels in such key cities we are able to use commercial synergies and to offer a broad and attractive portfolio to our guests - including apartments for which we see a growing demand from business and leisure guests, especially families,” he added.

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