Swiss International Hotels & Resorts was nominated as Best Hotel Developer in the Middle East at the Middle East Hospitality Awards in Dubai. Swiss International developed 15 hotels in the Middle East over the past 2 years, mainly in Saudi Arabia and expects to develop 5 more by the end of 2017. They have experienced growth through their partnership with the Hospitality Development Group in Saudi Arabia. Swiss International plans to become a leading hotel brand in the Middle East and aims to have 150 hotels globally by 2020.