Marriott Rewards members traveling throughout the Middle East can now earn ‘Saudia’ Airlines – Alfursan Miles for stays at more than 3,700 Marriott International hotels in 70 countries across 14 distinctive brands, according to a press release. Additionally, Marriott points can also be redeemed for Alfursan Miles. The new program takes immediate effect for travelers. 
The upcoming U.S.-Saudi Business Opportunities Forum in Los Angeles, California will take place at a Marriott property, the J.W. Marriott L.A. LIVE, on September 16-18 2013.
The press release by Marriott noted Saudia was the flagship carrier airline of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and “operates domestic and international flights to over 92 destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Europe and North America, and by recently joining the SkyTeam Global Airline Alliance it expanded its flight connections to over 1,000 international destinations via 19 partner airlines.”
“Alfursan is the Frequent Flyer program of Saudia with one of the largest membership bases in the Middle East region. Alfursan was the first frequent flyer program to launch in the region, catering predominantly to the residents of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Alfursan offers highly attractive global rewards and privileges to its members including unrestricted access to reward seat and upgrades on more than 15,000 daily flights.
“There are 43 hotels in Marriott’s family of brands in the Middle East, including eight hotels in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where members can earn and redeem Marriott Rewards points. Brands include JW Marriott, Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Renaissance Hotels, Courtyard by Marriott, Residence Inn by Marriott, Marriott Executive Apartments, and Marriott Rewards’ luxury hotel partner, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC.”
