Minor reaches agreement to open new Saudi hotelMinor Hotels is planning a new hotel in Saudi Arabia after reaching an agreement with the Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA) to open an Anantara Hotel in Diriyah. William Heinecke, chairman and founder of Minor International, the parent company of Minor Hotels, said the hotel will be a part of Diriyah Gate, a large project in terms of scale and luxury which focuses on local residents and international tourists. Minor Hotels, a hotel owner, operator and investor, currently has 529 hotels and resorts in 56 countries across Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, the Americas, Africa and the Indian Ocean. It has signed a memorandum of understanding with DGDA to develop the hotel under its luxury Anantara brand. The project will include 38 hotel brands, over 100 restaurants, and more than 400 luxury retail brands and souk offerings.

Source: Bangkok Post May 24, 2022 10:51 UTC