Hospitality Awards — Saudi Arabia: free to nominate across five international award programmes
Cross-Programme Hospitality Awards Intelligence

Hospitality Awards in Saudi Arabia

Explore hotel, resort, spa, restaurant and hospitality-leadership nominees and winners from Saudi Arabia across 5 international award programmes — 195 nomination records, 70 winner records.

International Travel AwardsWorld GM AwardsInternational Restaurant AwardsInternational Spa & Beauty AwardsWorld 5 Star Hotel Awards

Hospitality Awards Statistics

Calculated from the official Golden Tree Awards records for Saudi Arabia, award years 2017–2026, across the five programmes. A nomination record is one entry; a unique nominee is one organisation or person, however many times it entered.

195Nomination Records
166Unique Nominees
70Winner Records
65Unique Winners
5Award Programmes
71Award Categories
6Hospitality Sectors
2019–2026Years of Participation

Saudi Arabia Hospitality Awards Overview

Hospitality organisations from Saudi Arabia have participated across all five award programmes aggregated on this site — International Travel Awards, World GM Awards, International Restaurant Awards, International Spa & Beauty Awards and World 5 Star Hotel Awards. Between 2017 and 2026 the official Golden Tree Awards records hold 195 nomination records from 166 unique organisations and professionals in Saudi Arabia; 70 of those records (65 unique winners) carry an official winning category. The International Travel Awards accounts for the largest share (71 records), followed by the World GM Awards (59). By sector, participation is led by Hotels & Resorts (65 records) and Hospitality Leadership (41). The busiest award year on record is 2022 with 40 nomination records; the most recent edition, 2026, has 19 so far. 71 distinct award categories appear in the Saudi Arabia records, and 29 winners carry a verified profile description shown on their card. Every record on this page keeps its original programme attribution; Hospitality Awards itself does not judge or issue any award.

Participation by Award Programme

Which of the five hospitality programmes Saudi Arabia organisations have entered, and with what outcome.

Hospitality award participation from Saudi Arabia by award programme
Award ProgrammeNomination RecordsUnique NomineesWinner RecordsUnique WinnersYears
International Travel Awards
Hotels & resorts · winners · about
715928262019–2026
World GM Awards
General managers (individuals) · winners · about
594921192022–2026
International Restaurant Awards
Restaurants & dining · winners · about
423714132020–2026
International Spa & Beauty Awards
Spa, beauty & wellness · winners · about
1919662019–2026
World 5 Star Hotel Awards
Five-star hotels
44112024–2026
All five programmes19516670652019–2026

Unique counts are per programme; an organisation entered in two programmes is counted once in each row but once only in the total. Programmes with no records from this country are not listed.

Hospitality Award Participation by Year

Records from Saudi Arabia across the five programmes for each award year in the 10-year window (2017–2026).

Hospitality award participation from Saudi Arabia by year
Award YearNomination RecordsUnique NomineesWinner RecordsUnique Winners
20199800
2020151122
2021151488
202240341313
202337351717
202437341211
202523211313
2026191855

Hospitality Sectors Represented

How Saudi Arabia participation divides across hospitality sectors. Sectors are assigned from two fields in the official award records only — the award programme a record was filed under and the industry classification recorded against it. Restaurant, Spa & Beauty and 5 Star Hotel programme records take their programme's sector; World GM Awards records are 'Hospitality Leadership' when the manager's organisation carries a hospitality industry classification; International Travel Awards records are limited on this site to hotel and resort entrants. Nothing is inferred from an organisation's name.

Hotels & Resorts

65 nomination records · 28 winner records

Hotels and resorts entered in the International Travel Awards. Programmes: International Travel Awards.

Hospitality Leadership

41 nomination records · 16 winner records

General managers of hospitality organisations recognised as individuals in the World GM Awards. Programmes: World GM Awards.

Restaurants & Dining

40 nomination records · 14 winner records

Restaurants, cafés and dining concepts — International Restaurant Awards records plus F&B-classified travel entries. Programmes: International Restaurant Awards.

Spa, Beauty & Wellness

19 nomination records · 6 winner records

Spas, salons and wellness businesses — International Spa & Beauty Awards records plus spa-classified travel entries. Programmes: International Spa & Beauty Awards.

General Management (other sectors)

16 nomination records · 4 winner records

World GM Awards entries whose organisation is classified outside hospitality in the award records; shown for completeness. Programmes: World GM Awards.

Luxury & Five-Star Hotels

4 nomination records · 1 winner records

Hotels entered in the World 5 Star Hotel Awards. Programmes: World 5 Star Hotel Awards.

Most Participated Categories Across the Five Hospitality Award Programmes

The award categories with the most Saudi Arabia nomination records in the current window (71 categories in total). Category names are shown exactly as recorded by each programme.

Award CategoryProgrammeNomination RecordsWinner Records
Best 5 Star HotelInternational Travel Awards42
Best General ManagerWorld GM Awards41
Best Hospitality Leader - HospitalityWorld GM Awards42
Best Suite HotelInternational Travel Awards33
Highly Successful General Manager - HospitalityWorld GM Awards32
Best Business HotelInternational Travel Awards22
Best Business Hotel in Jeddah 2021International Travel Awards22
Best City HotelInternational Travel Awards22
Best General Manager - HospitalityWorld GM Awards22
Best Luxury HotelInternational Travel Awards22
Best Young General Manager - HospitalityWorld GM Awards22
Highly Experienced General Manager - HospitalityWorld GM Awards22

See every category on the award categories page.

Nominations Open · 2026 Season

Put Saudi hospitality on the international awards stage

Hotels, resorts, spas, restaurants and general managers from Saudi Arabia can enter the programme that fits them. Submitting a nomination is free of charge; nominations close on 15 October 2026.

Recent Nominees from Saudi Arabia

A sample of 10 2026 nomination records across the programmes, most recent award year first. The full list of 185 records is on the nominees directory.

Abdullah Abu Rasin IT Director, JasaraPMC

World GM AwardsBest Innovation Leadership General ManagerGeneral Management (other sectors)Professional Service

Alieia by the sea

International Restaurant AwardsGreek Restaurant, Best Ambience Experience Restaurant, Best Romantic Dining RestaurantRestaurants & DiningRestaurant / F & B

FEB SPA

International Spa & Beauty AwardsBest Day SpaSpa, Beauty & WellnessSpa & Wellness

Jabal Omar Hyatt Regency Makkah

World 5 Star Hotel AwardsLuxury & Five-Star HotelsHotels & Resorts

Park inn by Radisson Makkah Alnaseem

International Travel AwardsBest Family Hotel Experience in Saudi ArabiaHotels & ResortsHotels & Resorts

Dina Zoumah Marketing and Communications Manager, Radisson Hotel & Residence Riyadh Olaya

World GM AwardsHospitality LeadershipHotels & Resorts

barns

International Restaurant AwardsBest Coffee RoasteryRestaurants & DiningRestaurant / F & B

Lolomania SPA

International Spa & Beauty AwardsSpa, Beauty & WellnessBeauty & Cosmetics
2026

Thameen Real Estate Development Co.

International Travel AwardsBest Commercial Real Estate Developer in Saudi ArabiaHotels & ResortsHotels & Resorts

Fahad Almahisen CFO, Petro Rabigh

World GM AwardsBest Strategic Leadership General ManagerGeneral Management (other sectors)Manufacturing / Industries
View all 185 Saudi Arabia nominee records →

Hospitality Award Winners from Saudi Arabia

69 winners listed from Saudi Arabia across 5 programmes, 2019–2026 (70 winner records on file; 1 duplicate submissions are shown once); 29 carry a verified description and 59 list an official website. The 24 most recent are shown here.

International Restaurant Awards
Best Coffee Roastery

barns

  • Year2026
  • SectorRestaurants & Dining
  • IndustryRestaurant / F & B

Barn's is a prominent coffee roastery in Saudi Arabia, known for its rich history since 1992 and its innovative approach to coffee experiences. With over 200 coffee shops across multiple cities, Barn's offers a diverse range of products including signature coffee blends, espresso capsules, and bakery items. The company prides itself on sourcing the finest beans and utilizing state-of-the-art roasting techniques to deliver exceptional flavor and aroma. Barn's has been honored as the winner in the Best Coffee Roastery category at the International Restaurant Awards.

Official website ↗
International Travel Awards
Best Family Hotel Experience in Saudi Arabia

Park inn by Radisson Makkah Alnaseem

  • Year2026
  • SectorHotels & Resorts
  • IndustryHotels & Resorts
Official website ↗
World GM Awards
Best Performing General Manager

Ramlah Malki

Director of Marketing and Communication, Bunyan Company

  • Year2026
  • SectorGeneral Management (other sectors)
  • IndustryEducation & Training
International Restaurant Awards
Best Contemporary Saudi Restaurant

Takya Food Company

  • Year2026
  • SectorRestaurants & Dining
  • IndustryRestaurant / F & B
Official website ↗
International Travel Awards
Best Commercial Real Estate Developer in Saudi Arabia

Thameen Real Estate Development Co.

  • Year2026
  • SectorHotels & Resorts
  • IndustryHotels & Resorts
Official website ↗
International Travel Awards
Best Boutique Hotel

Al Mashreq Boutique Hotel

  • Year2025
  • SectorHotels & Resorts
  • IndustryHotels & Resorts

Al Mashreq Boutique Hotel is a boutique hotel situated in the heart of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Renowned for its unique Andalusian-inspired design, the hotel features luxurious guest rooms and suites, a range of international dining options, and a full-service spa. With its commitment to high service standards and a prime location at the intersection of Al Urubah and Prince Turki Roads, Al Mashreq stands out as a premier destination for travelers. The hotel is honored to be recognized as the winner in the Best Boutique Hotel category at the International Travel Awards.

Other hospitality award recognitions2023 — International Travel Awards: Best Luxury Boutique Hotel
Official website ↗
International Travel Awards
Best 5 Star Hotel

MADEN Hotel

  • Year2025
  • SectorHotels & Resorts
  • IndustryHotels & Resorts

Maden Hotel is a distinguished 5-star hotel situated in the heart of Madinah, Saudi Arabia, offering exceptional hospitality just steps away from the Prophet’s Mosque. The hotel features elegantly designed rooms, diverse dining options, and extensive facilities including a gym, spa, and business center. Maden Hotel is committed to providing a comfortable and memorable experience for pilgrims, families, and travelers alike. The hotel has been recognized as the winner in the Best 5 Star Hotel category at the International Travel Awards.

Official website ↗
World GM Awards
Best General Manager - Hospitality

Mohammad Ghanem

General Hotel Manager, MADEN Hotels

  • Year2025
  • SectorHospitality Leadership
  • IndustryHotels & Resorts

Maden Hotels is a premier hotel group based in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, dedicated to providing a luxurious stay for guests visiting the Prophet’s Mosque. With elegantly designed accommodations, diverse dining options, and comprehensive facilities including a spa and business center, Maden Hotels caters to both leisure and business travelers. The group emphasizes service quality and guest comfort, making it a distinguished choice for pilgrims and tourists alike. Maden Hotels has been recognized as the winner in the Best General Manager - Hospitality category at the World GM Awards.

Official website ↗
International Restaurant Awards
Best Japanese Cuisine in Saudi Arabia

Tokyo

  • Year2025
  • SectorRestaurants & Dining
  • IndustryRestaurant / F & B

Tokyo is a distinguished Japanese restaurant based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, celebrated for its authentic Japanese culinary offerings. Established in 1985, it has become a staple in the local dining scene, known for its high-quality sushi and signature dishes like Saad Maki. Tokyo has successfully blended traditional Japanese flavors with local tastes, creating a unique dining experience that resonates with generations of diners. The restaurant's commitment to excellence has earned it recognition as the winner in the Best Japanese Cuisine category at the International Restaurant Awards.

Official website ↗
International Travel Awards
Best Business Hotel

Warwick Hotels And Resorts

  • Year2025
  • SectorHotels & Resorts
  • IndustryHotels & Resorts

Warwick Hotels And Resorts is a distinguished collection of upscale hotels located in Saudi Arabia and around the world, known for their exceptional locations and rich heritage. Each property offers personalized guest experiences, blending local culture with luxury accommodations. With a commitment to quality service and memorable stays, Warwick is dedicated to creating extraordinary experiences for business travelers and tourists alike. The organisation is recognized as the winner in the Best Business Hotel category at the International Travel Awards.

Official website ↗
International Spa & Beauty Awards
Best Beauty Salon & Spa in Saudi Arabia

Enaya Care Salon & Spa

  • Year2025
  • SectorSpa, Beauty & Wellness
  • IndustryBeauty & Cosmetics
International Travel Awards
Best Airport Hotel

Millennium Madinah Airport Hotel

  • Year2025
  • SectorHotels & Resorts
  • IndustryHotels & Resorts
Official website ↗
International Restaurant Awards
Best Contemporary Restaurant,Best Fine Dining Restaurant

Myazu Riyadh

  • Year2025
  • SectorRestaurants & Dining
  • IndustryRestaurant / F & B
Other hospitality award recognitions2024 — International Restaurant Awards: Best Japanese Restaurant
Official website ↗
International Restaurant Awards
Best Asian Restaurant,Best Contemporary Restaurant

Robata

  • Year2025
  • SectorRestaurants & Dining
  • IndustryRestaurant / F & B
Official website ↗
World GM Awards
Most Valuable General Manager - Hospitality

Roderick Garcia

Personal Assistant to the Regional General Manager, Ibis and Adagio Jeddah Malik Road

  • Year2025
  • SectorHospitality Leadership
  • IndustryHotels & Resorts
Official website ↗
World GM Awards
Best Hospitality Leader - Hospitality

Sara

Marketing Coordinator, Pullman Zamzam Makkah & Madina

  • Year2025
  • SectorHospitality Leadership
  • IndustryHotels & Resorts
Official website ↗
International Travel Awards
Best Luxury City Hotel

Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah

  • Year2025
  • SectorHotels & Resorts
  • IndustryHotels & Resorts
Official website ↗
World GM Awards
Highly Experienced General Manager - Hospitality

Tawfiq Al-Kisswani

General Manager, Al Ghufran Safwa Hotel - Makkah

  • Year2025
  • SectorHospitality Leadership
  • IndustryHotels & Resorts
Official website ↗
World GM Awards
Best Young General Manager - Hospitality

Ahmed Altheeb

General Manager, Madareem Hotel

  • Year2024
  • SectorHospitality Leadership
  • IndustryHotels & Resorts

Madareem Hotel, situated in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is a luxury hotel that combines comfort and elegance with a focus on exceptional guest experiences. With 180 well-appointed rooms, suites, and villas, the hotel caters to both business and leisure travelers. It offers a range of amenities including two outdoor swimming pools, a spa, and multiple dining options. Additionally, Madareem Hotel features 13 versatile conference and meeting halls equipped with modern technology, making it an ideal venue for events. The hotel is proud to be recognized as the winner in the Best Young General Manager - Hospitality category at the World GM Awards.

Official website ↗
World GM Awards
Best Hospitality Leader - Hospitality

Haythem

General Manager, Shaza Hotel

  • Year2024
  • SectorHospitality Leadership
  • IndustryHotels & Resorts

Shaza Hotel is a five-star hotel operator located in Saudi Arabia, offering luxury accommodations that draw inspiration from the rich cultures of the Silk Route. Each property serves as a serene retreat, blending contemporary luxury with elements of ancient heritage. Shaza Hotels focuses on providing curated experiences and exceptional service, emphasizing cultural engagement and environmental awareness. The organization is recognized as the winner in the Best Hospitality Leader - Hospitality category at the World GM Awards.

Official website ↗
World GM Awards
Most Valuable General Manager - Hospitality

Mrad El Khoury

Cluster GM, Al khozama Hotels

  • Year2024
  • SectorHospitality Leadership
  • IndustryHotels & Resorts

Al Khozama Hotels operates the Bay La Sun Hotel & Marina in Saudi Arabia, providing a range of upscale accommodations including deluxe and executive suites with stunning views of the Red Sea. The hotel features multiple dining options, including Seasons Restaurant, which offers international cuisine, and a Cigar Lounge for a sophisticated experience. With a focus on guest comfort and personalized service, the hotel is recognized as the winner in the Most Valuable General Manager - Hospitality category at the World GM Awards.

Other hospitality award recognitions2023 — World GM Awards: Highly Experienced General Manager
Official website ↗
World GM Awards
Highly Experienced General Manager - Hospitality

Nidal Ahmed

Cluster General Manager, Swiss International Hotels & Resorts

  • Year2024
  • SectorHospitality Leadership
  • IndustryHotels & Resorts

Swiss International Hotels & Resorts is a global hospitality management company headquartered in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, with a strong presence across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Founded by Swiss hoteliers, the company emphasizes Swiss hospitality values, operational excellence, and sustainable hotel performance. It manages a diverse portfolio of hotels, including Royal Swiss and Swiss Spirit brands, and is committed to enhancing guest experiences through innovative service and digital transformation. The organisation is recognised as the winner in the Highly Experienced General Manager - Hospitality category at the World GM Awards.

Official website ↗
International Travel Awards
Best 4 Star Hotel

The District Hotel Najran

  • Year2024
  • SectorHotels & Resorts
  • IndustryHotels & Resorts

The District Hotel Najran is a luxury hotel situated in the heart of Najran, Saudi Arabia, offering 58 elegantly decorated rooms designed for comfort and convenience. Guests can enjoy various dining options, including Al Moktar Restaurant, which serves Mediterranean cuisine, and the Below Zero Garden, known for its outdoor ambiance. The hotel also provides modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi and conference facilities, making it an ideal choice for both leisure and business travelers. The District Hotel Najran is recognized as the winner in the Best 4 Star Hotel category at the International Travel Awards.

Official website ↗
World 5 Star Hotel Awards
Best Luxury Hotel in Saudi Arabia

Address Jabal Omar Makkah

  • Year2024
  • SectorLuxury & Five-Star Hotels
  • IndustryHotels & Resorts
Official website ↗
View all 69 Saudi Arabia winners →

Recognised Across More Than One Programme

3 Saudi Arabia organisations hold winning recognitions in two or more of the five programmes (a general manager's award is attributed to the property they lead). Only verified winner records are matched.

Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences

  • 2023World GM AwardsHighly Successful General Manager - Hospitality
  • 2023World GM AwardsHighly Successful General Manager
  • 2021International Travel AwardsBest 5 Star Hotel in Saudi Arabia

Makkah Hotel & Towers

  • 2023International Travel AwardsBest 5 Star Hotel
  • 2023World GM AwardsMost Valuable General Manager
  • 2022World GM AwardsBest Hospitality Leader

Conrad Makkah

  • 2024World GM AwardsHighly Successful General Manager - Hospitality
  • 2023International Travel AwardsBest Luxury Hotel

How to Nominate

Nominate for International Hospitality Recognition — Saudi hospitality organisations and professionals enter the programme that matches their business or role. Each programme is judged separately; submitting a nomination is free of charge.

Hotels · Resorts

International Travel Awards

Hotels and resorts of every category, from boutique properties to large resort estates.

Spas · Salons · Wellness

International Spa & Beauty Awards

Hotel spas, day spas, wellness retreats, beauty salons and aesthetic clinics.

Restaurants · Cafés · Dining

International Restaurant Awards

Restaurants, cafés, fine-dining venues, bars and food & beverage concepts.

General Managers

World GM Awards

General managers and property leaders, recognised as individuals for their leadership record.

Five-Star Hotels

World 5 Star Hotel Awards

Luxury hotels and resorts operating at five-star standard.

Frequently Asked Questions

This page combines nominee and winner records from five separate award programmes organised by Golden Tree Events LLC: International Travel Awards, International Spa & Beauty Awards, International Restaurant Awards, World GM Awards and World 5 Star Hotel Awards. Records from Saudi Arabia currently appear in 5 of them (International Travel Awards, World GM Awards, International Restaurant Awards, International Spa & Beauty Awards and World 5 Star Hotel Awards). Each recognition is shown with the programme that issued it — Hospitality Awards itself does not judge or present any award.

Yes. Hotels and resorts in Saudi Arabia can enter the International Travel Awards, and hotels operating at five-star standard can also enter the World 5 Star Hotel Awards. On this site the International Travel Awards are presented through their hotel and resort entrants only. Nominations are submitted through the nomination form; submitting a nomination is free of charge.

Yes. Spas, salons and wellness businesses enter the International Spa & Beauty Awards; restaurants, cafés and dining concepts enter the International Restaurant Awards. Both programmes have Saudi Arabia participation on record (19 spa, beauty and wellness records and 40 restaurant and dining records in the current window).

Yes. The World GM Awards recognise general managers and property leaders as individuals. 41 hospitality-leadership records from Saudi Arabia are on file, and GM winners are listed on this page under their own name, role and organisation.

All 69 winners from Saudi Arabia across the five programmes are listed on the Saudi Arabia winners directory, filterable by programme, year, sector and category. The site-wide winner directory lists every country by programme and by year.

Each programme is judged separately by an independent jury against its published criteria; there is no public voting and a nomination plan or fee has no bearing on the result. For the 2026 season, nominations close on 15 October 2026, the jury review runs from 20 September to 20 October 2026, winners are confirmed and notified privately between 3 and 30 October 2026, and winners are revealed at the gala on 14 November 2026 at the Westin Marina Hotel, Dubai, UAE. See the judging process.

Yes, provided it meets each programme's eligibility. A hotel may enter the International Travel Awards while its spa enters the International Spa & Beauty Awards and its general manager enters the World GM Awards. The award records currently show 3 Saudi Arabia organisations holding winning recognitions in two or more of the programmes; they are highlighted in the cross-programme section above.

Choose the programme that matches your business or role (the routes are listed in the How to Nominate section), review the award categories, and complete the online nomination form. Winner package costs apply only to winners who opt in; see the fee information.

About This Directory

This page combines official nominee and winner records from five separate award programmes:

  • International Travel Awards
  • International Spa & Beauty Awards
  • International Restaurant Awards
  • World GM Awards
  • World 5 Star Hotel Awards
Data source
Official Golden Tree Awards nomination and winner records
Last updated
20 September 2026
Coverage period
Award years 2017–2026
Country
Saudi Arabia · Middle East
Records
195 nomination · 70 winner
Programmes with records
5 of 5

A record is listed as a winner only when an official winning category is recorded against it for a specific award year; payment, attendance or a nomination plan plays no part. Sectors are assigned from two fields in the official award records only — the award programme a record was filed under and the industry classification recorded against it. Restaurant, Spa & Beauty and 5 Star Hotel programme records take their programme's sector; World GM Awards records are 'Hospitality Leadership' when the manager's organisation carries a hospitality industry classification; International Travel Awards records are limited on this site to hotel and resort entrants. Nothing is inferred from an organisation's name. City and destination fields are not populated for these records in the official award records, so no city breakdown is shown. 10 identical duplicate submissions (same organisation, programme, year and category) are shown once in the listings; the record totals above count every official record.Winner descriptions are shown only when verified against the winner's own website; nothing is written to fill gaps. No e-mail addresses, telephone numbers, plans, fees or payment details are published.

Read how each programme judges entries on the judging process page, the organiser details on About the Awards, the terms and conditions and fee information. The programme-by-programme winner directory is at /winners/.

Request a correction: if you are listed and any detail is inaccurate, e-mail awards@goldentreeawards.com or use the contact page, quoting the programme, name, category and year as shown. Corrections are applied in the awards system and appear here at the next rebuild.

Nominations

Get Recognised in the Hospitality Industry

Represent Saudi hospitality on the international awards stage.

  • Hotels, resorts, spas, restaurants and hospitality leaders can explore the relevant international award programme and submit a nomination.
  • 5 programmes with Saudi Arabia participation on record; each is entered and judged separately.
  • Submitting a nomination is free of charge; winners are revealed at the annual gala ceremony in Dubai.

Questions? Contact the awards team · Winner package costs

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