Alexander Blair, General Manager, Al Faisaliah Hotel; Graham Cooke, President & Founder, World Travel Awards; and Abdulaziz Al Habib, Managing Director, Al Khozama Management Company
AL Khozama Management Company, Saudi Arabia's leading hospitality and property management company, brought home 10 awards at the 2015 World Travel Awards (WTA) grand gala ceremony. Held in Dubai last May 5, Al Khozama won the highest number of coveted awards reached amongst nominees this year. “We are proud of Al Khozama's outstanding and illustrious achievement at the World Travel Awards,” said Prince Bandar Bin Saud, Chairman, Al Khozama Management Company. “We thank first His Majesty the Custodian of the two Holy Mosques' government, His Royal Highness Prince Sultan Bin Salman and the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities for their guidance, wisdom and continuous support in the development of the Kingdom's hospitality sector. We also thank all our staff for their extraordinary efforts to reach these heights.” The ‘Oscars of the travel industry', the annual World Travel Awards, recognizes and rewards companies in the travel industry that demonstrated excellence in all aspects of the business throughout the last year. Abdulaziz Al Habib, President for Al Khozama Management Company, said: ”This achievement is the result of exceptional effort put into executing an innovative vision set by our Board of Directors and the hard work, professionalism and customer focus of our staff.” “Winning the World Travel Awards is a true source of pride for the entire team at Al Khozama Management Company and we'd like to thank all of our business partners and valued guests. These awards are a remarkable vote of confidence to our business and our continued commitment to excellence,” Al Habib added. As the parent company to 4-award winning properties in Jeddah, Makkah and Riyadh Al Khozama Management Company was accorded “Saudi Arabia's Leading Luxury Hospitality Company”. The awards won this year by Al Khozama Management Company include: Al Khozama owned properties: 1.. Al Khozama Hotel was conferred as “Riyadh's Leading Meetings Place” Award 2. Al Faisaliah Hotel brought home several Saudi & regional awards: “Middle East's Leading Luxury Business Hotel”, “Middle East's Leading Hotel Suites”, “Middle East's Leading Female Spa – Al Faisaliah Spa by ESPA”, “Saudi Arabia's Leading Suites”, “Saudi Arabia's Leading Hotel in Service Excellence” and “Saudi Arabia's Leading Hotel”. Al Khozama managed properties: 1. Bay La Sun Hotel & Marina was recognized as “Saudi Arabia's Leading New Hotel”. 2. Al Shohada Hotel as “Makkah Leading Hotel in Service Excellence” for the second consecutive year. The series of accolades earned by Al Khozama Management Company and its managed portfolio is an affirmation of the company's pioneering dedication to quality and design, and as the region's leading expert on luxurious hospitality experiences. — SG