Marriott International has signed a deal with Riyadh-based developer Blacksand to develop across Saudi Arabia during the next four years 10 hotels comprising more than 1,300 rooms, the companies announced Tuesday.
The multi-brand agreement spans Marriott's luxury, premium, select and extended-stay segments, including St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, Marriott Hotels, Autograph Collection, Moxy Hotels, Courtyard, Residence Inn and Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy.
Jerome Briet, Marriott's chief development officer for Europe, Middle East and Africa, said in a statement the deal reflects the company's push to diversify its portfolio in Saudi Arabia.
The properties are in the design, planning and early construction stages, with phased openings scheduled into 2030 across multiple Saudi cities. The first hotel is expected to open in Riyadh.