The Hotelier Middle East Awards 2022 took place on September 8, at JW Marriott Marquis Hotel, more than 500 professionals attended to celebrate the greatest success stories of the year.
Entertainment was by DJ Lobito and The International Playboys, and an Indian-inspired menu was available for guests.
Awards were given to 23 winners from a category of 230 nominees.
Event sponsors included some big names like Technogym, Red Bull, Rent-A-Towel, African & Eastern, 800Doctor, Sketches, Duetto and Lyre’s Non-Alcoholic.
Winners and highly commended in each category:
Concierge and Guest Services Person of the Year
Winner: Brian Faula, Atlantis Dubai
Highly commended: Stefan Sigmund, InterContinental Doha Beach & Spa
Housekeeping Manager of the Year
Winner: Harssh Gauur, Taj Dubai
Highly commended: Wael Tarrad, Shangri-La Jeddah
Housekeeper of the Year
Winner: Michelle Cruzado, Media One Hotel
Highly commended: Anas Al Jurmi, Crowne Plaza Hotel Amman
Fitness and Recreation Person of the Year
Winner: James Andrews, Atlantis, The Palm
Highly commended: Koksal Yuksektepe, Rixos The Palm Hotel and Suites
Spa Manager of the Year
Winner: Malika Zaarour, FIVE Hotels and Resorts
Highly commended: Igor Mitric, The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert
Spa Therapist of the Year
Winner: Dyan Ni Putu Purnamasari, Park Hyatt Dubai
Highly commended: Arif Wibowo, The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh
HR Person of the Year
Winner: Chantal Kramer, IHG Hotels at Dubai Festival City
Highly commended: Kim Fajardo, Melia Desert Palm, Member of Melia Collection
Finance Person of the Year
Winner: Juman Salih, Jumeirah Al Naseem
Highly commended: Amr Fahmy, Crowne Plaza Bahrain
Procurement Person of the Year
Winner: Hatem Mohamad, Crowne Plaza & Holiday Inn Al Thuraya City
Highly commended: Liyadh Chenthratil, Ramada by Wyndham Beach Hotel Ajman
Revenue Management Person of the Year
Winner: Mushal Nisthar, FIVE Hotels and Resorts
Highly commended: Elie Khalil, Swissötel Al Ghurair & Swissötel Living Al Ghurair
IT Person of the Year
Winner: Amer Farfour, Jumeirah Al Naseem
Highly commended: Hassan Ali, Bab Al Qasr Abu Dhabi
Sales Person of the Year
Winner: Roman Lafner, JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai & Al Maha, A Luxury Collection
Highly commended: Antonio Gracio, Madinat Jumeirah
Banquet Manager of the Year
Winner: Natalya Galinovska, InterContinental Dubai Festival City & Festival Arena
Highly commended: Sabu Joseph, Crowne Plaza Dubai Deira
Hotel Engineer of the Year
Winner: Viji Kunjachan, InterContinental Muscat
Highly commended: Satya Sreedharan, Media One Hotel
Safety & Security Person of the Year
Winner: Jack Weiderman, Sofitel Dubai The Palm
Highly commended: Fatime Mefire, Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown
In-House Marketing Person of the Year
Winner: Joshua Craddock, 25hours Hotel One Central
Highly commended: Rosemarie Tacorda, Park Hyatt Dubai
In-House PR Person of the Year
Winner: Nora Alotaibi, The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh & The Ritz-Carlton, Jeddah
Highly commended: Ionela Savescu, Palazzo Versace Dubai
Unsung Hero of the Year
Winner: Mohammed Almulla, Zabeel House by Jumeirah, The Greens
Highly commended: Virpritpal Singh Khalsa, FIVE Palm Jumeirah
Young Hotelier of the Year
Winner: Aznive Boghossian, W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island
Highly commended: Tiana Amann, The House Hotel Jeddah City Yard & Cloud7 Residence Ayla Aqaba
General Manager of the Year – Midscale
Winner: Marcus Sutton, Zabeel House by Jumeirah, The Greens
Highly commended: Stuart Birkwood, Radisson RED Hotel, Dubai Silicon Oasis
General Manager of the Year – High-end
Winner: Jaime Simpson, Jumeirah Mina A’Salam
Highly commended: Hanna Azzi, Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Dubai
Hotel Team of the Year – Midscale
Winner: Avani Palm View Dubai Hotel & Suites
Highly commended: Zabeel House by Jumeirah, The Greens
Hotel Team of the Year – High-end
Winner: FIVE Palm Jumeirah
Highly commended: Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Dubai
Editor’s Choice winners
Sustainability Project of the Year
Winner: Atlantis Dubai’s Atlas Project
Highly commended: Hilton’s Taste of UAE
Breakout Property of the Year
Winner: 25hours Hotel Dubai One Central
Highly commended: Anantara World Islands Dubai
Industry Leader of the Year
Winner: Jerry Inzerillo, Diriyah Gate Development Authority
Highly commended: José Silva, Jumeirah Group
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