(MENAFN- Arab News) The World Travel Awards Academy presented Hussein Hatata VP hospitality division Al Khozama Management Company with the World's Leading Exemplary Hotel Personality honor at a ceremony in Morocco recently.
The ceremony grand final of World Travel Awards 2015 honored individuals and companies for their distinctive contribution to international hospitality with Moroccan Minister of Tourism Lahcen Haddad and Maldives Minister of Tourism Moosa Zameer as guests of honor.
Hatata has been formally recognized for his distinctive contribution to hospitality excellence over the years.
Hatata is described as a seasoned hospitality professional with almost four decades of experience. Over the last 10 years Hatata has been instrumental in developing and activating the Al Khozama's expansion strategy at a domestic and international level.
A holder of a Bachelor's Degree in Hotel Management after studying at Lausanne Hotel Management School Hatata completed management programs at the US-based Cornell University and the American Hotel & Motel Association hotel operations program.
Hatata commented: 'It is with great honor that I receive the award bestowed on me by the World Travel Awards Academy. I have long admired the World Travel Awards as an institution and recognize the value and accreditation it brings to the industry. Throughout my career I have been privileged to work within an excellent team and witness the great strides and developments within the hospitality industry.'
World Travel Awards President Graham Cooke said: 'This special award recognizes Hatata's contribution as equal to a company. His visionary approach has made it possible for the group to have 10 properties under its hotel management portfolio.'
Al Khozama also manages Al Shohada Hotel and Manazel Al Ain Grand Hotel in Makkah; Bay La Sun Hotel and Marina in King Abdullah Economic City; and Al Bustan Residences in Riyadh.