Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Gulf Hotels Group Marks Saudi Market Entry with Three-Hotels in Makkah>

Gulf Hotels Group (GHG) has announced its entry into the Saudi Arabian market through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding covering three hotels in Makkah, totaling approximately 1000 rooms. The agreement, signed between Gulf Hotels Group and Burhan Hotels, will see GHG act as operator and day-to-day manager of the portfolio, while engaging with international hotel brands as part of its broader expansion strategy. The agreement represents a key milestone in GHG’s regional growth strategy, reinforcing the Group’s position as a trusted third-party hotel operator in one of the region’s most in-demand hospitality markets.   Under the agreement, Gulf Hotels Group will lead a comprehensive renovation and repositioning program across all three hotels, working closely with specialist consultants while engaging in discussions with a number of international hotel brands to establish globally recognized brand affiliations. Commenting on the expansion, Ahmed Janahi, Group CEO of Gulf Hotels Group, said: “This partnership marks a strategic milestone for Gulf Hotels Group as we enter the Saudi market as a third-party operator. Makkah is one of ...Gulf Hotels Group (GHG) has announced its entry into the Saudi Arabian market through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding covering three hotels in Makkah, totaling approximately 1000 rooms. The agreement, signed between Gulf Hotels Group and Burhan Hotels, will see GHG act as operator and day-to-day manager of the portfolio, while engaging with international hotel brands as part of its broader expansion strategy. The agreement represents a key milestone in GHG’s regional growth strategy, reinforcing the Group’s position as a trusted third-party hotel operator in one of the region’s most in-demand hospitality markets.   Under the agreement, Gulf Hotels Group will lead a comprehensive renovation and repositioning program across all three hotels, working closely with specialist consultants while engaging in discussions with a number of international hotel brands to establish globally recognized brand affiliations. Commenting on the expansion, Ahmed Janahi, Group CEO of Gulf Hotels Group, said: “This partnership marks a strategic milestone for Gulf Hotels Group as we enter the Saudi market as a third-party operator. Makkah is one of ...{}