Turkish hospitality group, Rixos Hotels, is currently considering expansion in to new markets in the Middle East, which includes the negotiation of brand debuts in Saudi Arabia and Oman.
According to Rixos Hotels senior vice president operations, EMEA & Far East Erkan Yildirim, Rixos are negotiating for the opening of a new hotel in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and a new property in Muscat, Oman, which would mark a brand debut for Rixos in both Gulf countries.
A statement by Rixos also credited Yildrim as having a “commitment to pursuing expansion in the UAE market.”
The group, which was founded in 2000, currently operates two hotels within the GCC, both located in the UAE (Rixos the Palm and Rixos Bab Al Bahr), with a further 15 hotels operating in Turkey.
The current pipeline for Rixos will double the group’s presence in the UAE, with the opening of a second Dubai project, the Rixos JBR, plus the group’s debut in the capital, located on Saadiyat Island.
The Rixos JBR is currently expected to open in March 2017. Although no opening date is confirmed for the upcoming Rixos Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi, the group has confirmed that the project is currently under construction.
Globally, Rixos Hotels operates a total of 27 hotels and resorts.
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