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title: "IHG signs first Middle East Noted Collection hotel in Riyadh under franchise deal"
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description: "IHG has signed a franchise agreement with Morina Development & Investment to open the Cantonal Hotel Riyadh Noted Collection by IHG in Saudi Arabia. This marks the first Noted Collection property in the Middle East for IHG's premium brand. The 107-key hotel, located in Riyadh’s Al Olaya district, is expected to open by the end of 2026 following a conversion. IHG currently operates 48 hotels in Saudi Arabia with 62 more in its pipeline."
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# IHG signs first Middle East Noted Collection hotel in Riyadh under franchise deal

-   IHG signed a franchise agreement with Morina Development & Investment to open Cantonal Hotel Riyadh Noted Collection by IHG in Saudi Arabia. \* Deal marks the first Noted Collection property in the Middle East for IHG’s premium conversion-led brand launched as its 21st flag. \* 107-key hotel in Riyadh’s Al Olaya district is expected to open by end-2026 following a conversion. \* IHG has 48 operating hotels in Saudi Arabia, with 62 more in its development pipeline. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. IHG - Intercontinental Hotels Group plc published the original content used to generate this news brief on August 11, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here

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