Al-Faisaliah Resort & Spa names new general manager

Rida Abu Bakr Nooh is the new general manager of Al-Faisaliah Resort & Spa.

Al-Faisaliah Resort & Spa has announced the appointment of Rida Abu Bakr Nooh as the general manager. The resort, managed by Al-Khozama Management Company, an 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.
Nooh joins the resort from the Ritz-Carlton Jeddah where he played a crucial role in the successful operation of the hotel.
His expertise in the industry spans over two decades working in diverse multi-cultural environments.
Hussein Hatata, vice president hospitality division at Al-Khozama Management Company, said: “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 5-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.”
Nooh is keen on inspiring his team as he believes in the power of teamwork to achieve optimum common goals. This, he believes, 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 & Spa, aim to continue this legacy and offer an exceptional experience bringing a novel space in Riyadh where guests can have memorable moments,” he said.
The appointment of Nooh comes as a part of Al-Khozama’s continuous efforts to build a strong team of qualified local leaders who can take the hospitality industry to new heights.
The resort is located within the neighborhood of Durrat Arriyadh.
As per 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 & Spa will help encourage and support that growth.
The Euromonitor International Tourism Forecast report estimates a growth of 40 percent for Saudi Arabia’s domestic tourism segment by 2020.