Iconic Globe restaurant scoops Best Fine Dining Restaurant

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 30th March 2011: The most prestigious hotel in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Al Faisaliah Hotel, A Rosewood Hotel, received further recognition on Monday night when the 5-star property was named Best Luxury Hotel at the inaugural Saudi Excellence in Tourism Awards organised by the Saudi Commission for Tourism & Antiquities (SCTA).

Owned by the Al Khozama Management Company (AKMC), a leading luxury commercial property development, investment and management company in the Kingdom, Al Faisaliah Hotel has earned more than 24 international awards for excellence since it opened 11 years ago, and is lauded worldwide for its exceptional quality, attention to detail and unrivalled personalised service.

Al Faisaliah Hotel, A Rosewood hotel set another new benchmark in luxury accommodation in the Middle East with the official opening of Al Faisaliah- South earlier this month. The new wing offers the most discerning traveller 106 luxurious and spacious rooms and suites, a new culinary offering in La Cucina and a soon to be opened Ladies Spa.

The hotel of choice for local, regional and international business leaders, dignitaries and government delegations from around the world, Al Faisaliah Hotel also offers the most flexible venue space for corporate and social events.  The recently refurbished Prince Sultan Grand Hall is the largest column-free banquet and meeting facility in the Kingdom and hosts global conferences, summits and high profile events.   

Al Faisaliah's most prestigious dining destination, The Globe Restaurant, was recognized by the Saudi Excellence in Tourism Awards for, "Best Fine Dining Restaurant" in recognition of its award winning cuisine prepared by celebrated Michelin-starred chefs from around the world.  An architectural masterpiece atop the Al Faisaliah Tower and created by legendary architect Sir Norman Foster, the geodesic dome of the Globe is truly an iconic landmark on Riyadh's skyline. 

AKMC scooped a further two Saudi Excellence in Tourism Awards. Al Faisaliah Centre which won "Best Shopping Experience" and AKMC's -Al Shohada Hotel, in the holy city of Makkah, was highly commended as the "Best Domestic Hotel".

Musaed Al Said, CEO of AKMC, attended the event and received the awards on behalf of the company, during the presence of His Royal Highness Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, President of STCA and a driving force behind the creation of the Saudi Excellence in Tourism Awards.

Peter Finamore, Managing Director of Al Faisaliah Hotel said, "The Saudi Excellence in Tourism Awards is an initiative that will help to benchmark the developments of the hospitality and tourism sectors in the country and ensure that we reach international standards of excellence in all areas. Al Faisaliah Hotel is delighted to be recognized, on the inaugural evening of the awards, as the Best Luxury Hotel and to be awarded Best Fine Dining Restaurant for The Globe.  We are equally proud to be part of AKMC's success as the company continues to redefine luxury hospitality in the Kingdom."

Caption:  Musaed Al Said, CEO of AKMC, receiving The Best Fine Dining Restaurant Award for the Globe Restaurant accompanied by members of the Al Faisaliah Hotel and AKMC management team.

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About Al Faisaliah Hotel, A Rosewood Hotel
Riyadh's most luxurious property opened at Al Faisaliah Hotel in May 2000. In a city that gracefully melds tradition with sophisticated style, Al Faisaliah Hotel defines the ultimate in modern elegance and prestigious location. The stunning hotel boasts the largest column-free banquet and meeting facilities in the Kingdom. With the introduction of dedicated 24-hour butler service, the 330-room and suites property has elevated the art of personal service to new levels. Perfectly suited to the discerning business traveler, Al Faisaliah offers spacious accommodations, technologically advanced in-room communications systems, five culinary venues, with "La Cucina" being the sixth addition, a state-of-the-art health club and easy access to world-class shopping.

About Al Khozama Management Company
Al Khozama Management Company (AKMC) was originally founded as the direct property investment and management arm of the King Faisal Foundation. AKMC is a property investment company, based in Riyadh, developing and investing in prime, modern properties and providing property asset management to third party property owners across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Middle East. AKMC owns Al Faisaliah Hotel and Hotel Al Khozama, and manages Al Shohada Hotel in the holy city of Makkah, as part of a larger portfolio. For more information on AKMC, please visit www.akmc.com

About Rosewood Hotels & Resorts®:
Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® manages luxury properties worldwide including Al Faisaliah Hotel and Al Khozama Hotel in Riyadh, Rosewood Corniche in Jeddah, Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek® and Rosewood Crescent Hotel® in Dallas, The Carlyle in New York, The Mansion on Peachtree in Atlanta, Rosewood Sand Hill®, CordeValle and San Ysidro Ranch in California, Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi® in Santa Fe, Las Ventanas al Paraíso, Rosewood Mayakobá and newly opened Rosewood San Miguel de Allende® in Mexico, and a triumvirate of world-class Caribbean properties - Rosewood Little Dix Bay on Virgin Gorda, Caneel Bay on St. John and Jumby Bay on Antigua. Rosewood also offers Sense® spa - featuring treatments reflective of the brand's signature A Sense of Place® philosophy - available exclusively at select properties.

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