Millennium and Copthorne Makkah Al Naseem have reopened this month, coinciding with the resumption of Umrah on 4 October.

Saudi Arabia had earlier suspended that the year-round Umrah pilgrimage for Muslims amid coronavirus fears. The country has reallowed up to 6,000 citizens and guests per day to perform the pilgrimage from 4 October, with visitors from outside the country permitted from 1 November when the Umrah’s capacity is raised to 200,000 pilgrims per day.

The two hotels are located in the holy city of Makkah and is close to the holy sites for pilgrimages. Offering 1,307 rooms, it also caters to business and leisure tourists.

On the reopening, Millennium and Copthorne Makkah Al Naseem Cluster General Manager Mr Shafqaat Bukhari said, “Guests safety is our top priority and maintaining hygiene and cleanliness is paramount in the hospitality industry. We want every guest to feel safe and comfortable at our properties.”

“We follow all standards and regulations of the Saudi Ministry of Tourism to ensure the wellbeing of our guests with high precautionary measures being maintained in both properties as part of ‘We clean. We Care. We Welcome’ initiative that has been launched by Millennium Hotels & Resorts to combat the widespread pandemic. Through following these high standards and preventive procedures, we maintain hygiene and safety across the 1,307 rooms and suites, and four restaurants & lounges, while continuing to provide five-star hotel service”, he added.