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Head Butler Earns Guild's Bulter Trainer Certificate
Aug. 25, 2011
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - Ayman Saber El Ghayesh, Head Butler at Riyadh’s leading ultra-luxury hotel, Al Faisaliah Hotel, A Rosewood Hotel, has been appointed as the first qualified trainer in the Middle East for The Guild of Professional English Butlers. Following an intensive training programme conducted by Mr. Robert Watson, President of The Guild Professional English Butlers, El Ghayesh has become the first Arabic Butler Trainer in the Middle East.
An Egyptian national, El Ghayesh has enjoyed a long and successful career at Al Faisaliah Hotel, having started as a butler 11 years ago and working his way to his current senior management position.
“Ayman is a distinctive and highly dedicated member of the team. Al Faisaliah Hotel is renowned for its exceptional staff andwe are proud to have Ayman in our team. His valuable contribution to Al Faisaliah’s signature 24-hour butler service has ensured that our service is of the world’s best,” said Peter Finamore, Managing Director of Al Faisaliah Hotel.
In his current position, El Ghayesh is qualified to conduct initial training for butlers under the auspices of The Guild Professional English Butlers. El Ghayesh has successfully completed his first butler service training for 60 butlers at Al Faisaliah Hotel-South, the ultra-luxury contemporary hotel that opened to great acclaim earlier this year.
Riyadh’s most luxurious property opened at Al Faisaliah Hotel in May 2000. In a city that gracefully melds tradition with sophisticated style, Al Faisaliah Hotel defines the ultimate in modern elegance and prestigious location. The stunning hotel boasts the largest column-free banquet and meeting facilities in the Kingdom. With the introduction of dedicated 24-hour butler service, the 330-room and suites property elevated the art of personal service to new levels. Perfectly suited to the discerning business traveler, Al Faisaliah offers spacious accommodations, technologically advanced in-room communications systems, six culinary venues, with La Cucina being the latest addition, a state-of-the-art health club and easy access to world-class shopping.
Al Khozama Management Company (AKMC) was originally founded as the direct property investment and management arm of the King Faisal Foundation. AKMC is a property investment company, based in Riyadh, developing and investing in prime, modern properties and providing property asset management to third party property owners across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Middle East. AKMC owns Al Faisaliah Hotel and Hotel Al Khozama, and manages Al Shohada Hotel in the holy city of Makkah, as part of a larger portfolio. For more information on AKMC, please visit www.akmc.com
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Marco Duyves
Al Faisaliah Hotel & Hotel Al Khozama
marco.duyves@rosewoodhotels.com
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