Avinash T. Vernekar named among Hozpitality's Best 30 Most Popular Housekeeping Leaders in the Middle East for 2023
Avinash T. Vernekar, Executive Housekeeper at Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island, has been recognized as one of the Best 30 Housekeeping Leaders in the Middle East for his exceptional leadership skills and extensive experience in luxury hotels and resort management.
Avinash T. Vernekar, the Executive Housekeeper at Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island, has recently been named one of the Best 30 Housekeeping Leaders in the Middle East. This recognition is a testament to his expertise and experience in luxury hotels and resort management.
In his current role, Avinash oversees the day-to-day operations of the housekeeping department and manages administrative and operational duties related to housekeeping, facility cleaning, and laundry/dry cleaning departments. He also controls costs related to housekeeping and other operational departmental expenses and provides assistance to the person in charge of the hotel’s rehabilitation, renovation, and training programs.
Avinash is a highly driven and passionate hospitality professional who has extensive experience in luxury hotels and resort management, including pre-opening and development of operational procedures. He is dedicated to providing an excellent customer experience and has successfully led his team in achieving professional success while reducing costs.
With his particular skill in managing multiple projects simultaneously from concept to completion, Avinash has proven himself to be a workplace coach and a successful housekeeping manager. He leads coaching seminars for team leaders and guides them to achieve professional success.
Apart from his expertise and experience, Avinash is fluent in English, Hindi, Marathi, Konkani, and conversational Arabic, Nepali, and Urdu. He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Hotel Management, Accommodation Operations and has completed several leadership courses, including the Management Awareness Program (MAP), Proactive Leadership (PAL), and 4DXOS. He is also certified in Full-Service Training Facilitation.
Avinash has a vast brand experience, having worked with Hilton Full-Service Brand, Canopy Lifestyle Brand, Curio Full-Service Brand, and Hampton Focused Service Brand. He has also been involved in several hotel openings, including the Hilton Kuwait Resort and the Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island, and hotel conversions, such as the Hilton Capital Grand Abu Dhabi, Canopy by Hilton Dubai, Curio Al Seef Heritage Dubai, and Hampton by Hilton Dubai.
In conclusion, Avinash T. Vernekar is a highly successful executive housekeeper who has been recognized for his expertise and experience in the Middle East. His dedication to providing an excellent customer experience, coaching his team to achieve professional success, and reducing costs has made him a valuable Hilton team member.
Meela Seenarain
Dubai, United Arab Emirates UAE