CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2026 AWARDS WINNERS
6 Years of celebrating Saudi hospitality excellence
The Hotel & Hospitality Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of Saudi residents and Saudi businesses who have significantly contributed to the Kingdom's hospitality industry. The winners have been announced for the four main categories: Individual Achievement Awards, Restaurant and Café Awards, Hotel Excellence Awards, and the Special Initiatives and Practices Awards.
Hospitality Leader of the Year
| Muin Serhan
Amsa Hospitality |
F&B Icon of the Year
| Mohamed El Zanati
Elaf Hotels |
Supported by:
Chef of the Year
| Chef Naji Berjawi
Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel & Convention Center |
Supported by:
Rising Star of the Year (5 years in industry)
| Fadak Mahdi Bahbah - Golden Tulip Dammam! |
Housekeeping Team of the Year
| Dar Al Iman InterContinental Madinah Hotel |
Hospitality Icon of the Year
| Hammad S. Hammad - Dyafa |
Executive Leadership Team of the Year
| Snood Hotels Company – Executive Leadership Team |
Restaurant & Café Awards
Best Café of the Year
| Lee Lantee |
Supported by:
Best Casual Dining Restaurant
| Moma’s Garden Al Khobar |
Supported by:
Best Fine Dining Restaurant
| Carbone Riyadh |
Supported by:
Hotel Excellence Awards
Best Budget Hotel
| Snood Hotels |
Best Business Hotel
| Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel & Convention Center |
Luxury Hotel of the Year
| Mansard Riyadh, a Radisson Collection Hotel |
Special Initiatives and Practices Awards
Award for Environmental Excellence
| Rixos Obhur Jeddah |
Award for Best Use of Technology
| Hafeez Iqbal - Crowne Plaza Jeddah Al Salam |
