IHG Hotels & Resorts plans to have all six of its Luxury & Lifestyle brands operating in Saudi Arabia by 2028, with hotels either already open or in active development across the Kingdom.
The group currently has 48 open hotels in Saudi Arabia and 62 in the pipeline, according to the company. Its history in the market stretches back to 1975, when InterContinental Riyadh became its first property in the Kingdom.
The recent opening of Kimpton KAFD Riyadh marked the brand’s debut in the Middle East. Other openings in the pipeline include Six Senses Amaala in 2026, Six Senses AlUla and Regent Jeddah Corniche both in 2027, and Hotel Indigo & Residences Al Khobar in 2028. Six Senses Southern Dunes, The Red Sea, opened in December 2023. The Regent property will be the brand’s first in the region; Hotel Indigo’s arrival in Al Khobar will be its Saudi debut.
“Saudi Arabia is one of the world’s most exciting hospitality markets and one of the most strategically important for IHG. We are not simply growing our footprint; we are helping shape the future of hospitality in the Kingdom. As traveller expectations evolve, there is increasing demand for distinctive luxury experiences with authentic local character. Our ambition is to bring every one of IHG’s Luxury & Lifestyle brands to Saudi Arabia, working alongside visionary owners and partners to create destinations that will define the next generation of travel,” Haitham Mattar, Managing Director – Middle East, Africa & Southwest Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts said in a statement.
“Our growth in Saudi Arabia is intentional, ambitious and closely aligned with the Kingdom’s future. Luxury & Lifestyle is becoming a defining part of that journey, as guests increasingly seek design-led, culturally connected and memorable experiences. With 48 open hotels and 62 in the pipeline, we are proud to build on our 50-year legacy while creating lasting value for owners, guests, colleagues and communities,” Maher Abou Nasr, Managing Director – Saudi Arabia, IHG Hotels & Resorts added.
The company opened a dedicated Riyadh office in 2023 to manage owner relationships and coordinate with public and private sector partners. Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector is targeting 150 million visitors by 2030 under Vision 2030.
