Award Winners:- Personal Categories | ||
Hospitality Excellence:- Hotelier of the Year | ||
Gold | Sandeep Walia, COO, Middle East at Marriott International | |
Hospitality Excellence:- Emirati/Arab Hotelier of the Year | ||
Gold | Richard Haddad, CEO, Jannah Hotels & Resorts | |
Silver | Nada Al Abdulla, Acting Chairman, Central Hotels, UAE | |
Hospitality Excellence:- Entrepreneur of the Year | ||
Gold | Naim Maadad, CEO & Founder, Gates Hospitality | |
Silver | Paolo Della Casa, Founder and COO Wood Couture | |
Hospitality Excellence:- General Manager of the Year | ||
Gold | Mohamed El Aghoury, Cluster GM, Sheraton JBR and Aloft Palm | |
Silver | Ravi Santiago, Cluster GM, Ramada Hotel & Suites By Wyndham Ajman | |
Hospitality Excellence:- Hidden Gem of the Year | ||
Gold | Nicolas Naim Zaboura, Producer Creative, Paramount Hotel Dubai | |
Silver | Shahane Budaghyan, Events Executive, Soul Hospitality LLC Dubai | |
Hospitality Excellence:- CSR Champion of the Year | ||
Gold | Sheryl Ramos, PA to Area GM, Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel | |
Silver | Mohamed El Aziri, Cluster F&B Director, Ramada Hotel & Suites By Wyndham Ajman | |
Hospitality Excellence:- Food and Beverage Service | ||
Gold | Mohamed Saber Meselhy Eissa, Restaurant Supervisor, Wyndham Garden Ajman Corniche | |
Silver | Li Lu, Restaurant Manager, Dusit Thani Dubai | |
Hospitality Excellence:- Covid/Safety Champion of the Year | ||
Gold | Leah Bolanos, Cluster Environmental H&S Manager, Bahi Ajman Palace & Coral Beach Sharjah | |
Silver | Raja Babar Hussain, Security Manager, Mercure Gold Hotel, Dubai | |
Hospitality Excellence:- Guest Services | ||
Gold | April Joy Santiago, Front Desk Agent, Jannah Burj Al Sarab Hotel Dubai | |
Silver | Issam Guennoun, Concierge Team Leader, Canal Central Hotel Dubai | |
Hospitality Excellence:- Housekeeping | ||
Gold | Nuwan Perera, Cluster Executive Housekeeper, Address Dubai Mall & Address Boulevard | |
Silver | Anna Ohlsson, Producer Housekeeping, Paramount Hotel Dubai | |
Hospitality Excellence:- Human Resources/Training | ||
Gold | Ina Guha, Senior Manager - Talent Engagement, Emaar Hospitality Group | |
Silver | Zamir Ahmad Abbasi, Group Director of HR, Central Hotels UAE | |
Hospitality Excellence:- Front Office | ||
Gold | Mounia Idhemmou, Guest Engagement Manager, Paramount Hotel Dubai | |
Silver | Trexia Mae Gabucan, Receptionist, Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Media City | |
Hospitality Excellence:- Engineering | ||
Gold | Kumaran Vilvanathan, Asst. Chief Engineer, Four Points by Sheraton Sheikh Zayed Road | |
Silver | Neeraja Anil, Assistant Maintenance Manager, Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Deira Creek | |
Hospitality Excellence:- IT | ||
Gold | Ernest Ermin D'almeida, IT Supervisor, Ramada Hotel & Suites By Wyndham Ajman | |
Silver | Mohamed Rafiq, IT Manager, Coral Beach Resort Sharjah | |
Hospitality Excellence:- Admin and Secretary | ||
Gold | Shalini Bhardwaj, Executive Secretary, Dusit Thani Dubai | |
Silver | Lorelyn Ramos, GM’s PA, Address Dubai Marina | |
Hospitality Excellence:- Spa and Fitness | ||
Gold | Antonina Myroniuk, Spa Manager, Address Sky View Dubai | |
Silver | Malika Zaarour, Group SPA Manager, FIVE Hotels & Resorts | |
Hospitality Excellence:- Sales and Marketing/ PR | ||
Gold | Di Gao, Marketing & Communications, Armani Hotel Dubai | |
Silver | Zakaria Abdelhai, Cluster Marketing Manager, Central Hotels UAE | |
Hospitality Excellence:- Accounts and Finance | ||
Gold | Ahmed Sami, Cluster Financial Controller, Central Hotels UAE | |
Silver | Haresh Kumar, Cluster Director of Finance, Coral Beach Resort Sharjah | Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel | |
Hospitality Excellence:- Culinary/Kitchen | ||
Gold | Jagbir Singh, Ex. Sous Chef, Millennium Place Barsha Heights Hotel And Apartments | |
Silver | Dip Shrestha, Sous Chef, Wyndham Garden Ajman Corniche | |
Hospitality Excellence:- Purchase | ||
Gold | Liyadh Chenthrathil, Cluster Purchase Manager, Ramada Hotel & Suites By Wyndham Ajman | |
Silver | Ngoran Koffi, Purchasing Clerk, First Central Hotel Suites Dubai | |
Hospitality Excellence:- Food/Travel Blogger of the Year | ||
Gold | Aigerim Aitbayeva, @aigerimchef | |
Silver | Suren Rajamohan, Al Braik Hospitality | |
Hospitality Excellence:- Young Chef of the Year (Under 28 years) | ||
Gold | Rahul Viswakarma, Commis Chef, Address Fountain Views Dubai | |
Silver | Sushil Poudel, Commis Chef, TIME Oak Hotel & Suites Dubai | |
Award Winners:- Corporate Categories | ||
Hospitality Excellence:- Hotel of the Year (5 star) | ||
Gold | Address Beach Resort, Dubai | |
Silver | The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert | |
Hospitality Excellence:- Hotel of the Year (4 star) | ||
Gold | Mercure Gold Hotel Dubai | |
Silver | TIME Oak Hotel & Suites | |
Hospitality Excellence:- Hotel of the Year (3 star/Budget Hotel) | ||
Gold | Rove Downtown Dubai | |
Silver | Kingsgate Hotels, Dubai | |
Hospitality Excellence:- Hotel of the Year (Hotel Apartments) | ||
Gold | Jannah Hotels Apartments & Villas | |
Silver | First Central Hotel Suites, Dubai | |
Hospitality Excellence:- Hotel of the Year (Green Initiatives) | ||
Gold | Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel | |
Silver | Mysk Kingfisher Retreat, Sharjah | |
Hospitality Excellence:- Hotel of the Year (Best Weekend Getaway) | ||
Gold | The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Hamra Beach | |
Silver | Address Beach Resort, Dubai | |
Hospitality Excellence:- Hotel of the Year (Best Heritage Resort) | ||
Gold | The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert | |
Silver | Mysk Al Badayer Retreat, Sharjah | |
Hospitality Excellence:- Hotel of the Year (Best Boutique Hotel) | ||
Gold | Address Sky View Dubai | |
Silver | The Canvas Hotel Dubai Mc Gallery by Sofitel | |
Hospitality Excellence:- Best New Luxury Hotel of the Year | ||
Gold | ME by Melia, Dubai | |
Silver | C Central Resort the Palm, Dubai | |
Hospitality Excellence:- Best New Deluxe Hotel of the Year | ||
Gold | Kingsgate Hotels, Dubai | |
Silver | Rove La Mer Beach, Dubai | |
Hospitality Excellence:- Banquet Venue of the Year | ||
Gold | Pavilion, Armani Hotel Dubai | |
Silver | The Ritz Carlton Dubai | |
Hospitality Excellence:- Restaurant of the Year (Indian) | ||
Gold | Amal, Armani Hotel Dubai | |
Silver | Cafe Delices - Gulf Court Hotel, Dubai | |
Hospitality Excellence:- Restaurant of the Year (Italian) | ||
Gold | Ristorante, Armani Hotel Dubai | |
Silver | Cinque, FIVE Hotels & Resorts Dubai | |
Hospitality Excellence:- Restaurant of the Year (Mexican) | ||
Gold | La Tablita Dubai | |
Silver | Muchachas Mexican Cantina, Holiday Inn Express Safa Park, Dubai | |
Hospitality Excellence:- Restaurant of the Year (Others) | ||
Gold | Huqqa Restaurant and Coffee Shop, Dubai | |
Silver | Pascal Tepper French Bakery, Sheikh Zayed Road | |
Hospitality Excellence:- Restaurant of the Year (Arabic) | ||
Gold | Asil at Rixos Premium Dubai JBR | |
Silver | Ewaan, Palace Downtown | |
Hospitality Excellence:- Restaurant of the Year (American) | ||
Gold | Hotel Cartagena, JW Marquis Dubai | |
Silver | Hard Rock Cafe Dubai | |
Hospitality Excellence:- Restaurant of the Year (Healthy Food) | ||
Gold | Soul Hospitality LLC, Dubai | |
Silver | Ultra Brasserie, Dubai | |
Hospitality Excellence:- Restaurant of the Year (Lounge/Night Club) | ||
Gold | Level 43 Sky Lounge Dubai | |
Silver | Brass Monkey Social | |
Hospitality Excellence:- Spa of the Year | ||
Gold | ReFIVE Spa, FIVE Hotels & Resorts Dubai | |
Silver | Armani Spa Dubai | |
Hospitality Excellence:- Facilities Management company of the Year | ||
Gold | Farnek | |
Silver | TIME Facilities Management | |
Hospitality Excellence:- Best Travel Company of the Year | ||
Gold | MPQ Travel and Travel and Tourism, Dubai | |
Silver | Dreamdays Tourism Dubai | |
Hospitality Excellence:- Hotel Team of the Year | ||
Gold | Coral Beach Resort Sharjah | |
Silver | Millennium Place Barsha Heights Hotel And Apartments | |
Hospitality Excellence:- Best Hospitality Employer of the Year | ||
Gold | Marriott International | |
Silver | IHG Hotels & Resorts | |
Hospitality Excellence:- Best Hospitality Management Company of the Year | ||
Gold | Marriott International | |
Silver | Accor Hotels | |
Hospitality Excellence:- Best Hospitality PR/Consulting Company of the Year | ||
Gold | Shamal Communications | |
Silver | Claviger Middle East | |
Judges Choice Award Winners | ||
The Yellow Chilli Restaurant, Dubai | Best Indian Casual Dining | |
Dialogue Dubai | Best New Lounge | |
Tom Urquhart | Media Personality of the Year | |
Haitham Mattar, Managing Director MEA & South West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts | Dynamic Hotelier of the Year | |
Mark Kirby, Head of Emaar Hospitality, Emaar Hospitality Group | Hospitality Role Model of the Year | |
Ajmal Salim, GM, Four Points by Sheraton Hotel Sharjah | Commended GM of the Year | |
Gladvin Francké, Head of Hospitality for Central Hotels Management | Young Hotelier of the Year | |
Akshay Bajaj, Group General Manager, Five Palm Jumeirah & FIVE Jumeirah Village | Emerging GM of the Year | |
Sunny Mehta, Director of HR, Millennium Place Barsha Heights Hotel And Apartments | HR Leader of the Year | |
Akalanka Bandara , Area Human Resources Manager – TIME Hotels | Commended HR Leader of the Year | |
Charu Kumar, Cluster HR Manager, Signature Hotels Dubai | Promising HR Person of the Year | |
Atana Hotel Dubai | Commended Deluxe Hotel of the Year | |
Kamal Kariyawasm, Cluster Chief Concierge, Intercontinental Dubai Festival City | Concierge of the Year | |
Chris Nader & Noelle Homsy, Envi Lodges Dubai | Nomination for Transformative Concept | |
Verve Marketing & Communications, Dubai | PR Company of the Year | |
Midhul Manmadhan L&D Manager, Royal Tulip Hotel Muscat | Training Person of the Year | |
Thomas Peruzzo, GM, Armani Hotel Dubai | Inspiring GM of the Year |