Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced a management agreement with the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) to open the first Hyatt-branded hotel in AlUla.

The Hyatt Place AlUla is expected to open by the end of 2025, adding 215 guest rooms to Hyatt's growing portfolio in the region. This new hotel will provide another option for World of Hyatt members and other guests looking to explore the rich cultural and natural heritage of AlUla, and to visit the Kingdom.

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"We look forward to adding Hyatt Place AlUla to our growing portfolio of properties in the region," said Ludwig Bouldoukian, Regional Vice President, Development, Middle East and Africa, Hyatt. “This significant project underscores our commitment to expanding our brand presence in key leisure and business markets. We are thrilled that this upcoming hotel will provide more choice to our World of Hyatt members looking to explore the culture and beauty of AlUla.”

The Hyatt Place AlUla will offer 215 modern guest rooms, two dining options, meeting space, a pool, and a fitness centre. Designed to cater to both business and leisure travellers, the hotel aims to blend functionality with the Hyatt Place brand's renowned charm. Upon opening, the hotel will participate in the World of Hyatt loyalty program, offering its approximately 51 million members a variety of benefits, including member-only offers, room upgrades, free nights, and late checkout.

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Abeer AlAkel, CEO of the Royal Commission of AlUla (RCU), focussed on the importance of this partnership for the region's development. “The agreement with Hyatt advances RCU’s regeneration of AlUla as a great place to live, work and visit,” AlAkel stated. “Hyatt Place AlUla will create jobs for the community and add to the range of accommodation options for tourists and business people. Collaborations with established and knowledgeable operators such as Hyatt support the regeneration of AlUla and honour its legacy as a hospitable meeting place for people from diverse cultures.”

The hotel's location, just 25 kilometres northwest of AlUla International Airport, will also mean the property can be conveniently accessed by both domestic and international travellers.

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The Hyatt Place AlUla's central location provides easy access to key attractions, including the 12th-century AlUla Old Town, Jabal Ikmah, and a vibrant cultural oasis.

These sites reflect RCU’s vision to establish AlUla as a leading global destination for cultural and natural heritage. The new hotel is expected to play a vital role in accommodating the increasing number of tourists drawn to AlUla’s unique offerings. The partnership between Hyatt and RCU signals a significant investment in AlUla's future, promising to enhance the visitor experience and contribute to the region's ongoing development as a premier tourist destination.

AlUla is one of Saudi Arabia's most celebrated and captivating destinations, boasting the Kingdom's first UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hegra, and many other significant heritage sites, this region was once central to the ancient Incense Road trading route. Its diverse landscape includes a green oasis of palms, various unique rock formations, and unending number of breathtaking canyons and rock faces, making it an intriguing location for Hyatt's second property in Saudi Arabia.

Hyatt Place AlUla is expected to open in 2025
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