The first Sofitel in the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia introduces French Zest to Riyadh's evolving hospitality landscape

Fadeel G. Wehbe, Managing Director of Sofitel Riyadh Hotel and Convention Centre;"We are thrilled to welcome guests to our hotel. Riyadh is a vibrant metropolis at the forefront of cultural and economic transformation, and the hotel offers a front-row seat to this remarkable evolution. Combining Sofitel's hallmark French zest with Riyadh's rich traditions, we aim to provide guests with a space that is both inspiring and luxurious."...

Maud Bailly, CEO of Sofitel, MGallery & Emblems, added: “The Middle East is a strategic region for Sofitel, with Saudi Arabia at the heart of our development momentum. Sofitel Riyadh Convention Centre stands as a bold expression of our brand's renewal and global vision, and as our first address in the capital, it perfectly embodies a culturally rooted, emotionally engaging luxury where French art de vivre meets the vibrant spirit of Riyadh. Today, Sofitel operates three hotels in the Kingdom – in Madinah, Al Khobar, and Riyadh – with two additional properties in the pipeline, including Sofitel Jabal Omar Makkah, set to become the largest Sofitel in the world. This growing footprint reflects our long-term confidence in Saudi Arabia and its role as a destination w...- Continue reading here Hotel Management Global Outlook Link

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