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InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced the opening of InterContinental Al Khobar, the group’s 20th property in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. "Opening our 20th property in Saudi Arabia represents the group’s commitment to the Kingdom as a vitally important destination for both domestic and international travelers," said John Bamsey, Chief Operating Officer, InterContinental Hotels Group, Middle East & Africa.
"The introduction of the InterContinental brand in Al Khobar is a sign of the city’s increasing demand for excellence in both accommodation and service as standard. The team at InterContinental Al Khobar will position this property in the market by delivering enriching destination experiences that give guests a unique insight into this emerging destination".
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has recently opened its 150th hotel at Dubai Festival City and as of 31 December 2007 had 62 hotels in the global development pipeline, of which 11 properties and 3,313 rooms were in Middle East and Africa region alone, representing a growth of almost 30% on the current portfolio.
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