Business moguls and leaders in the travel, tourism and hospitality sectors are expected to arrive in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia later this month for the annual flagship Saudi Travel and Tourism Investment Market (STTIM). 

Backed by the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities, the event is set to run from 27-31 March at the Riyadh International Exhibition Centre under the auspices of HRH Prince Salman bin Abdul Aziz, Amir of Riyadh. 

This annual exhibition will present an ideal opportunity for industry insiders to gain knowledge and insight into the Saudi tourism industry as a whole and is one of the most important trade markets in the region. 

 ‘‘This event is a key environment for business executives to discuss topics affecting the entire industry,” said Thierry Bertin, VP Sales and Marketing, Hyatt International, South West Asia.

STTIM, says Bertin, is one of the most important trade markets there is and is held to attract investments and to exchange travel and tourism information, opinions and experiences.

 Key industry speakers working in various tourism sectors from around the globe are expected to attend the event and workshops will also be held during an event that also places positive attention on the Saudi tourism industry and raises the profile of the nation as a major destination. 

Business and leisure travellers journeying around Saudi Arabia would do well to visit the Park Hyatt Jeddah – Marina, Club and Spa, an innovative five-star sanctuary where contemporary luxury and exceptional service meets unrivalled views of the Red Sea and King Fahd fountain. The hotel enjoys a prime location in the very heart of the city, within the esteemed Al Hamra District at the Equestrian Club of Jeddah, and is just minutes away from the central business district. 

This property features state-of-the-art meeting and business facilities as well as an impressive array of sport and leisure pursuits. The commercial and financial districts, as well as the main shopping and entertainment areas of Jeddah are nearby, making Park Hyatt Jeddah the ideal launching point from which visitors can conduct business or explore the relaxing activities of the destination. 

The multi-faceted resort is a remarkable engineering feat that reclaimed prime waterfront land from the Red Sea, while retaining the delicate surrounding marine life. The 34.5-acre (140,000 square meters) complex overlooks sweeping views of the sea and the world-famous King Fahd fountain with its more than 1,000-foot-high (312 meters) plume of water. 

Park Hyatt Jeddah is an intimate and residential-style hotel where French interior designer Gilles Quiffet and architect Patrice Hart fashioned rooms that fuse a sleek European style with Arab-Andalusian architecture. The beautiful gardens and striking interior design create a haven of understated elegance. Modern artwork and designs merge with traditional Arab-Andalusian features, setting a new standard for contemporary luxury. 

The surrounding resort complex features an impressive 2.5-acres (10,000 square meters) of spa and wellness facilities, the Lazurde Meetings & Events Centre, a yacht marina, as well as a variety of innovative restaurants and stylish lounges.

The 142 guestrooms, including 15 suites, are luxuriously appointed with the highest quality of fixtures and designs. All rooms feature exclusive home comforts combined with business and entertainment gadgetry. Guestrooms are generously sized for complete wellbeing measuring 430 square feet (40 square meters) while suites range from 860 square feet to more than 2,100 square feet (80 to 200 square meters). Lavish bathrooms offer indulgences such as deep-soaking baths and rain showers for total pampering. Additionally, a majority of the rooms enjoy unrestricted views of the sea. 

The Lazurde Meetings & Events Centre features 26,000 square feet (2,500 square meters) of meeting and banqueting facilities adjacent to the hotel. The Lazurde Centre is accessible by a dedicated entrance for total discretion and convenience. This elegant facility is set to play host to wedding parties, product launches, corporate meetings and conferences for up to 800 guests. The 8,100-square-foot (756 square meters) Ballroom can be divided into three separate spaces, and additionally, the exclusive Palm Courtyard is able to accommodate up to 900 guests for outdoor events by the Red Sea. 

Incorporating the latest multimedia and lighting technology, as well as a private car park, the Lazurde Meetings & Events Centre is a focal point of Jeddah’s business and social activities. 

The Lounge, is an elegant hub at the heart of the hotel, with a modern design featuring high ceilings and deep, relaxing armchairs. Striking views across the Red Sea and King Fahd fountain provide the perfect backdrop for a light business lunch or relaxing evening. The Lounge also includes the Cigar Room, which will serve a variety of high quality cigars from around the world. 

For those wanting to indulge in the finest Mediterranean cuisine, a visit to Nafoura Restaurant serves up a menu of mouth-watering mezzes and à la carte delicacies. In the evenings, Nafoura’s open-show kitchen offers specialities from its traditional charcoal grill station where alluring aromas are added to the dining experience. The luminous design concept of Nafoura offers a combination of high ceilings, stone floors and breathtaking views of the sea. 

Spa and wellness facilities at Park Hyatt Jeddah (spread out over 2.5-acre/10,000 square meters), offer an impressive array of sports and leisure pursuits divided into separate ladies’ and gentlemen’s areas including the region’s first Hydrotherapy center all located in a superb complex. 

Stemming from the true meaning of spa, or Sanitas per Aquas, Latin for “healing by water”, hydrotherapy draws upon the healing benefits of heated mineralized waters to revitalize the body and alleviate circulatory and stress-related ailments. An extensive range of massage therapies and the latest restorative and therapeutic treatments will be available for total pampering and wellbeing.