Marriott signs deal with Blacksand to develop 10 hotels in Saudi Arabia, adding 1,300 rooms - MAR News | RalliesMarriott signs deal with Blacksand to develop 10 hotels in Saudi Arabia, adding 1,300 rooms
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MAR• Marriott expands hotel pipeline in Saudi Arabia and other markets
- Marriott signed a multi-property agreement with Blacksand in Q2 2026 to develop 10 hotels in Saudi Arabia over four years.
- The deal is expected to add more than 1,300 rooms across luxury, premium, select-service, and extended-stay brands.
- Design Hotels agreed to add 18 Palisociety-operated properties across 10 U.S. destinations, representing more than 1,000 rooms.
- Marriott signed City Express by Marriott projects in Brazil: 200 rooms in Recife and 150 rooms in Granja Viana, Cotia.
- Marriott agreed to bring The Luxury Collection to Lake Tegernsee in Germany, with a 119-key resort planned to open in 2029.
