IHG announced the opening of Crowne Plaza Riyadh Palace in partnership with DUR Hospitality. The 304-room hotel adds to the growing portfolio of IHG hotels in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

For those in town on business, the hotel features five meeting rooms spanning 1,400 square meters and a dedicated team to execute seamless events, as well as a 24-hour business center.

During downtime, guests can enjoy the hotel’s outdoor pool, Club Lounge or rejuvenate and relax at the spa. The guests staying at the hotel can keep their workouts on track at the well-equipped fitness center. The hotel also offers various dining options.

Pascal Gauvin, managing director, India, Middle East & Africa, IHG said: “We are delighted to announce the opening of the Crowne Plaza Riyadh Palace. Tourism is an integral part of Vision 2030 as the country endeavors to attract more foreign visitors as part of the economic diversification strategy. As a result, the hospitality landscape is developing at an astonishing pace and we are keen to take advantage of this massive opportunity. We are delighted to be working with a reputed industry player such as Dur Hospitality and look forward to extending true hospitality to our guests staying at Crowne Plaza Riyadh Palace.”

Hassan Ahdab, president of Hotel Operations Dur Hospitality added:  “We are proud to build on our existing partnerships with IHG, who clearly understand the Saudi market and have a proven track record of success here. This opening demonstrates our shared confidence in the future growth of the Saudi tourism sector and we have no doubt that Crowne Plaza Riyadh Palace will add significant value to the city’s hospitality offering.”