Mr. Barbour is the former regional vice president
and managing director for Rosewood Hotels & Resorts. Rosewood Hotels & Resorts
assumed the management of the Hotel Al Khozama, Al Khozama Center and Al Khairia
in August, 1996. Under his leadership, Hotel Al Khozama achieved a position as
the market leader in service and quality, especially in cuisine.
International accomplishment included the opening of the Al Faisaliah Hotel, in
May, 2000 and, the introduction of innovative services in the Kingdom, such as
butler service, for all guests.
Mr. Barbour holds more than twenty-five years of International General Management experience in first class hotels, with excellent financial and market share results, combined with considerable experience in planning, pre-opening and restoring hotels. Mr. Barbour’s hotel achievements include Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group in Canada, Four Seasons of Canada and Ramada Inns.
