Alexander Blair takes managerial helm in Jeddah

Alexander Blair has joined Rosewood Corniche in Jeddah as Hotel Manager, moving from sister hotel, Al Faisaliah, A Rosewood Hotel, in Riyadh.
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has appointed Alexander Blair as Hotel Manager for the Rosewood Corniche in Jeddah.
Blair joins the luxury Red Sea hotel from sister hotel Al Faisaliah, A Rosewood Hotel, in Riyadh where he was Director of Guest Services since 2005.
For the last three years, Blair oversaw the guest services team, responsible for ensuring every guest received the utmost service and experience in the hotel and the 100 luxury apartments at Al Faisaliah Residence.
"Alexander’s attention to detail, guest relations skills and growth as a leading hotelier at Al Faisaliah indicate great success for him in his new role in Jeddah," said Hans-Peter Leitzke, Managing Director of Rosewood Corniche.
"He consistently provided the highest levels of service to all guests and residents and was an invaluable contributor to the hotel being recognised as one of the leading hotels in the Middle East."
Prior to joining Rosewood, Blair worked in Shanghai, China as the Director of Rooms at the Renaissance Shanghai Pudong Hotel. With 17 years experience in the hospitality industry, Blair has worked for some of the hospitality industry’s premier properties, including more than a decade with Marriott International.
Leitzke added, "We are very much looking forward to welcoming Alexander to the Rosewood Corniche family. We know that his achievements as part of the Rosewood brand and his exemplary, dedicated levels of service will make him an excellent addition to our team in Jeddah."
Designed for both business and leisure travel, Rosewood Corniche is ideally positioned on Jeddah’s Corniche, one of the city’s most impressive districts. The celebrated Jeddah Corniche runs parallel to the Red Sea for over 20 miles, and provides convenient access to the city’s business and leisure areas.
As the only ultra-luxury hotel in Jeddah, the stunning Rosewood Corniche redefines modern elegance and offers unparalleled personal service and world-class amenities.
About Rosewood Hotels & Resorts
Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts manages properties worldwide including Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek and Rosewood Crescent Hotel in Dallas, The Al Faisaliah Hotel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Rosewood Corniche in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, The Hotel Al Khozama in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, The Carlyle in New York, CordeValle in San Martin, California, Inn of the Anasazi in Santa Fe, Las Ventanas al Paraíso and Rosewood Mayakobá in Mexico, Hotel Seiyo Ginza in Tokyo, Japan, and a triumvirate of world-class Caribbean properties – Rosewood Little Dix Bay on Virgin Gorda, Caneel Bay on St. John and Jumby Bay on Antigua. For more information on Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, please call 888.ROSEWOOD or visit www.rosewoodhotels.com
- Tony Lewis, Total Communications Dubai - also photo
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