JEDDAH, 10 January 2004 — Le Jeddah Meridien has added two function rooms to its current banquet-room configuration of two divisible ballrooms and six multipurpose function rooms. The new function rooms — Taif and Al Nakheel — can accommodate 40 to 50 persons in a theater style setup. “Both rooms are fitted with the latest state-of-the-art conference and banqueting equipment, making meetings, seminars, conferences or even board meetings a smooth affair, with the host in full control of every situation at the touch of a button,” a hotel management executive said. “Our conference and banqueting revenue shows a dramatic increase of 70 percent in 2003 compared to the previous year. This has compelled us to provide better function rooms to meet the increasing demand,” he added. “The entire Le Meridien Hotel chain offers a unique taste of its local culture. You can enjoy a new experience on every visit. Present your ‘Moments’ card and you’ll earn points whenever you stay or dine with us at the rate of one point for every two pounds you spend,” Chris Davis, loyalty manager of Le Meridien Hotels & Resorts Ltd., based at High Holborn, London, said. “The Moments program includes exclusive weekend rates and special offers and rewards for guests. They can also earn double points on their second stay,” he added.