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Saudi Amjad Holding Company Names Rezidor SAS
Hospitality to Operate the Radisson SAS Royal
Suite Hotel in Jeddah

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Brussels, April 2005 � Radisson SAS Hotels and Resorts, the first class brand of the leading hospitality company Rezidor SAS Hospitality, is set to manage a seventh property in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - the Radisson SAS Royal Suite Hotel in Jeddah, featuring 57 luxury suites.  The hotel currently under construction will welcome its first guests in June.

Rezidor SAS will manage and operate the Radisson SAS Royal Suite Hotel on behalf of the owner, Saudi Amjad Holding Company chaired by Sheikh Dr. Abdul Wahed Al Obaid, one of Saudi Arabia�s largest real estate investment and development companies.

The one-, two- and three-bedroom suites, all with their own distinct style in interior decor, feature spacious lounges, a fully-equipped kitchen and a dining area.

Facilities include an international restaurant and a coffee and tea lounge in the main lobby.  For conferences and meetings, the hotel offers a business center with two meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 100 attendees.

The hotel also features a state-of-the-art health club with the latest sports equipment, steam room, Jacuzzi, sauna and a swimming pool.

The property is situated in the heart of the city, on the main highway to Madinah. The property is just 15 minutes from the bustling King Abdul Aziz International Airport, and a short walk from the city�s main shopping area, Al Tahliya.  Those with a passion for the city�s history are only five minutes away from the old town of Jeddah.

Jean-Marc Busato, vice president Middle East, Rezidor SAS Hospitality, said: �Jeddah is considered an important and influential regional economic center attracting a wide range of travellers on business and pilgrimage. The suites provide privacy and independence with all the benefits of a hotel stay � comfort, luxury and first class service.�

�Rezidor SAS Hospitality already manages three other properties in the Kingdom: in Riyadh, Jeddah and Yanbu. We are set to open a fourth Radisson SAS property in Madinah, the Al Madinah Paradise Radisson SAS Resort, and we recently announced the debut of our mid-market Park Inn brand in Riyadh and Al Khobar,� added Busato.

Radisson SAS Hotels & Resorts, part of Rezidor SAS Hospitality, offers first class service, providing guests with a contemporary, upscale hospitality experience. Radisson SAS has received numerous awards for Best Hotel Chain and is renowned for its �Yes I Can� spirit of service and the �100% Guest Satisfaction Guarantee�. It currently includes 169 hotels either in operation or under development, in 39 countries, in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. 

Rezidor  SAS  Hospitality,  one  of   the  fastest  growing  hospitality companies in the world.  It currently operates 242 hotels in 47 countries with nearly 50,000 rooms either in operation or under development. It aims to have 700 hotels across its different brands by 2012. Rezidor SAS manages selected brands from Carlson Hotels Worldwide in Europe, the Middle East and Africa: Radisson, Park Inn, Regent and Country Inn. Rezidor SAS Hospitality head office is based in Brussels. The company aims to develop 700 hotels under the different brands by 2012.

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Contact:
Radisson SAS Hotels & Resorts
www.radissonsas.com
www.rezidorsas.com
Also See: Radisson SAS Hotels & Resorts Renovating and Re-flagging Former Hyatt Regency Hotels in Jeddah and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia / February 2003
The Al-Hassawi Group Appoints Rezidor SAS to Manage Three Hotels in the Middle East; Will Re-flag Radisson SAS / Oct 2002


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