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Five-star property brings guests closer to the second holiest site in Islam
AccorHotels, the world's leading hotel operator, has announced the opening of Pullman ZamZam Madinah, a new five-star hotel in the Holy City of Madinah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The property, standing within 150 meters of Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, the second-holiest mosque in Islam, combines two towers offering a total of 836 rooms and suites.
Olivier Granet, Managing Director & Chief Operating Officer of AccorHotels Middle East, said: "We are proud to introduce our Pullman brand to Madinah in time for the Holy month of Ramadan and peak Umrah season, which will see millions of travelers enter Saudi Arabia to visit the two Holy Cities. The new Pullman ZamZam Madinah follows the 1,315-key Pullman ZamZam Makkah which remains the largest property operated by AccorHotels worldwide."
Guests at the new Pullman ZamZam Madinah can stay at Tower A or Tower B; the first offers 321 standard rooms and three different types of suites (70, 80 and 140 keys respectively), while the latter houses 200 standard rooms and 25 suites. International and oriental culinary delicacies are available at four unique venues within the property, including a classic all-day dining restaurant, a roof-top restaurant and a café lounge. The hotel also has a terrace and meeting room facilities.
Salah Oumoudden, Vice President of Operations at AccorHotels Saudi Arabia & Egypt, said: "We are pleased to open Pullman ZamZam in Madinah and complement our Pullman Zamzam offering in Makkah. The property provides guests with all the amenities and features associated with five-star accommodation alongside direct access to Al Haram. AccorHotels will continue to implement its strong sales strategy in the new property, benefiting from its expertise and dedicated resources in the two Holy cities."
In addition to being strategically located in close proximity to the Holy Mosque, Pullman ZamZam Madinah is a 15-minute drive away from local landmarks such as Quba Mosque and Mount Uhud.
Granet added: "The consistently high demand registered in the Saudi market reveals a shortage of quality accommodation and a pressing need to develop the Kingdom's hotel infrastructure across all segments, from luxury to economy. In line with the ambitious growth strategy that AccorHotels has set out for Saudi Arabia, we remain committed to helping the Kingdom diversify its offerings and cater to the evolving needs of its visitors."
Pullman ZamZam Madinah is owned by Munshaat for Projects & Contracting Co., an esteemed real estate developer and subsidiary of Munshaat Real Estate Projects Company.
AccorHotels has a strong presence in Saudi Arabia, with a network of more than 15 properties in operation with over 4,500 opened rooms, and close to 35 properties under development bringing an additional 9,000 rooms. The Group's Saudi portfolio, encompassing 50 hotels in total, spans a wide range of world-class brands, from luxury Sofitel, upscale Pullman and Majlis Grand Mercure, to midscale Novotel and Mercure, and the economy ibis.
AccorHotels currently operates 75 hotels in the Middle East, encompassing close to 20,000 rooms across the luxury to economy segments. The Group's regional network also includes 55 hotels under development, bringing over 14,000 additional rooms to the Middle East.
ABOUT PULLMAN
Pullman Hotels & Resorts, AccorHotels' new generation of upscale hotels, is a cosmopolitan brand that offers hyper-connected travelers an experience that combines both efficiency and wellness.
Global nomads are captivated by the brand and appreciate its business, fitness and restaurant facilities as well as its focus on innovative design. Pullman has over 108 hotels and resorts in 31 countries in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Latin America.
ABOUT ACCORHOTELS MIDDLE EAST
AccorHotels Middle East is one of the fastest growing hospitality groups in the Middle East. Currently, the Group's regional portfolio includes 75 operational hotels representing close to 20,000 rooms in ten countries. Among the existing global brands ranging from Sofitel, Pullman, Novotel, Mercure and ibis, new brands such as Adagio and ibis Styles are emerging as strong players in the region. With over 25 years of regional experience, AccorHotels Middle East was the first to establish a training academy. Dubbed as Tamheed - AccorHotels Académie Middle East, the training facility is dedicated to educating and preparing associates at all levels and ensuring optimal career development.
ABOUT ACCORHOTELS
AccorHotels is a Group united by a shared passion for hospitality and driven by a shared promise to make everyone Feel Welcome.
Over 180,000 women and men in 3,900 AccorHotels establishments look after thousands of guests every day in 92 countries.
AccorHotels is the world's leading hotel operator and offers its customers, partners and employees:
- Its dual expertise as a hotel operator and franchisor (HotelServices) and a hotel owner and investor (HotelInvest);
- A large portfolio of internationally renowned brands covering the full spectrum, with luxury (Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery by Sofitel, Grand Mercure, The Sebel), midscale (Novotel, Mercure, Mama Shelter, Adagio) economy (ibis, ibis Styles, ibis budget, adagio access and hotelF1) establishments;
- A powerful marketplace and loyalty program: Le Club AccorHotels
- Almost half a century of commitment to corporate citizenship and solidarity with the PLANET 21 program.
Accor SA shares are listed on the Euronext Paris exchange (ISIN code: FR0000120404) and traded in the USA on the OTC marketplace (Code: ACRFY)
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