Al Faisaliah Hotel scoops 3 int’l awards

RIYADH — Luxury Riyadh property Al Faisaliah Hotel reigned supreme at the prestigious World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala Ceremony. The property collected three global awards at the exclusive event held in the Maldives recently. Al Faisaliah Hotel collected the award for ‘World›s Leading Business & Conference Hotel 2016’, whilst Al Faisaliah Suites was awarded both the ‘World›s Leading Luxury Suites Hotel 2016’ and ‘World›s Leading Hotel Penthouse 2016’ for the second consecutive year. The recent wins follow four awards received at the Middle East regional heats of the World Travel Awards, held in Dubai in September. General Manager Alexander Blair said: “The World Travel Awards are recognized across our industry for setting the benchmark for true luxury and service excellence. To be present at the grand finals and receive three awards on behalf of Al Faisaliah Hotel is a true honor. This has been a phenomenal year for Al Faisaliah Hotel, as it has been distinguished for its luxurious suites, decadent spa and extensive business facilities at award ceremonies across the globe. These awards, bring the total number of awards received in 2016 to a staggering 15, from eight different sources. With exciting developments planned in 2017 including the unveiling of the first phase of an unparalleled refurbishment, which will include 129 rooms and a new all day dining restaurant, which will ultimately redefine the hospitality landscape in the Kingdom, we look forward to further industry acknowledgment for our uncompromised luxury offering. ” Hussein Hatata, Vice President, Al Khozama Management Company – Hospitality Division, said: “Al Faisaliah Hotel continues to set itself apart in service excellence and the awards it has received this year are a testimony to its commitment to serving its guests. We are grateful to Al Khozama’s board of directors, led by its Chairman Prince Bandar Bin Saud Bin Khalid, business partners and our Memory Makers, who together, through their own unique contribution, have made receiving these accolades possible. We are excited about the future, 2017 is shaping up to being another eventful year for Al Faisaliah Hotel and for the Al Faisaliah brand as we prepare for the grand opening of Al Faisaliah Resort and Spa at Durrat Arriyadh. Owned and operated by Al Khozama Management Company, Al Faisaliah stands today at the intersection of ancient Middle Eastern tradition and cosmopolitan sophistication. Al Faisaliah Hotel offers 224 rooms and suites while Al Faisaliah Suites has 106. — SG