Al Faisaliah Resort appoints a Saudi national General Manager

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Riyadh: Al Faislaih Resort & Spa announced today the appointment of Mr. Rida Abu Bakr Nooh as General Manager of the resort. The resort, managed by Al Khozama Management Company, the award-winning hospitality management company in the Kingdom has its sights set on being a driver of local tourism with its One of a Kind resort in Riyadh.

Mr. Nooh joins the Resort from the Ritz Carlton Hotel Jeddah where he played a crucial role in the successful operation in the recent years. His expertise in the industry spans over two decades working in diverse multi-cultural environments.

Commenting on this appointment Hussein Hatata, Vice President Hospitality Division at Al Khozama Management Company stated “Al Khozama is committed to the Kingdom’s Saudization drive, and we are absolutely delighted to have Rida Nooh join us. He is a tremendous asset to building and driving five star guest experiences. We have a novel and unique offering for the city of Riyadh. It requires at its helm a leader who not only understood the needs and wants of those guests but also what would delight and surprise them at the resort”

An optimist at heart, Mr Nooh is keen on inspiring his team, as he believes in the power of teamwork to achieve optimum common goals. This he believes as cliché it may seem is really the key to working in the hospitality industry.

"Al Khozama has a rich history that runs over 35 years when it comes to providing luxury hospitality. We at Al Faisaliah Resort and Spa, aim to continue this legacy and offer an exceptional experience bringing a novel space in Riyadh where guests can have memorable moments.," Mr Nooh said.

The appointment of Mr. Nooh comes as a part of the Al Khozama's continuous efforts to build a strong team of qualified local leaders who are equipped to take on their roles, their organization, and continuously keep encouraging the hospitality industry to new heights.

Setting new standards for luxury resorts in Riyadh, Al Faisaliah Resort & Spa is located within the distinguished neighborhood of Durrat Arriyadh. Situated as part of 154,000sqm lush green oasis enhanced by eco-friendly water features, Al Faisaliah Resort offers spacious 152 rooms & suites, 10 private villas, opulent conference and banquet space, variety of indoor and outdoor dining venues and a host of entertainment facilties. Here, guests can enjoy an oasis without having to leave the country and even the city.

With the arrival of Vision 2030, the Kingdom’s tourism sector is one of the key aspects of the economy that is poised to see significant changes and opportunities to foster greater local tourism. Properties like the Al Faisaliah Resort and spa will help encourage and support that growth.

Euromonitor International Tourism Forecast report, estimates that Saudi Arabia’s domestic tourism segment is expected to grow by 40% by 2020.

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About Al Khozama
Al Khozama Management Company is the Kingdom’s leading developer and manager of luxurious commercial properties. It was formed as a result of the simple, yet bold, idea of building an iconic property in the heart of Riyadh, which resulted in the creation of the Al Faisaliah District in 2000. Today, Al Khozama owns or manages a portfolio of properties, including hotels and resorts, offices, retail operations and more. The company plans to be a leading thinker, builder, creator and manager of properties and facilities in Saudi Arabia and beyond. Al Khozama will achieve this goal by making every interaction, with every person, positively memorable.

Named by the World Travel Awards as Saudi Arabia’s leading luxury hospitality company for the last 4 consecutive years, Al Khozama manages eight hotels, featuring more than 1,600 rooms; more than 35,000m2 of retail space; and more than 50,000 m2 of office space, Al Khozama’s portfolio of properties include:

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