Archipelago Makes Major Breakthrough With Signing Of Aston Hotel & Residences Knowledge Economic City
At a ceremony in Madinah, Archipelago has been named as one of five global hotel chains to be selected to brand and operate hotels and serviced residences in the upcoming Islamic World District (IWD) area of Knowledge Economic City (KEC), a 6.8 million square meter mixed-use project in the holy city of Madinah.
As one of the leading Master Developers in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, KEC is delivering over 18,000 hospitality rooms that will further strengthen Madinah's importance in the travel industry by significantly improving its tourism offerings, capacity and the pilgrim experience, all key elements of Saudi Vision 2030.
Aston Hotel & Residences KEC will consist of 519 hotel rooms and 130 serviced apartments within the IWD area of KEC and will open in 2027. This district aims to maximize its proximity to Haramain railway station, which links Madinah to Makkah and Jeddah by high-speed train, and provides integrated services for pilgrims and visitors from the multiple cultures of the Islamic world. It will reflect these cultures in the facilities and services offered including hotels, shops, restaurants, entertainment outlets, medical clinics and other support services.