Manish Jha Receives Judges' Choice Young GM of the Year at the Middle East Hospitality Excellence Awards
Manish Jha of NH Collection Dubai The Palm recognized as Young GM of the Year
In a distinguished acknowledgment of exceptional leadership and a commitment to excellence, Manish Jha, General Manager of NH Collection Dubai The Palm, was honored with the prestigious Judges' Choice Young GM of the Year award at the Middle East Hospitality Excellence Awards. The award, presented by Ibrahim Yaqoot, Executive Director HR and Training, DTCM, and Raj Bhatt, CEO of Hozpitality Group, marks a significant achievement in Jha's illustrious career in the hospitality industry.
With over 20 years of international experience across India, Maldives, Seychelles, and Thailand, Manish Jha stands as a dynamic and conscientious senior hospitality executive. Throughout his career, he has held high-impact leadership positions with leading global companies such as Anantara, One & Only, and AVANI, earning numerous prestigious industry excellence awards.
Manish Jha brings specialist expertise across rooms, sales, food & beverage, and finance to the table. Well-versed in creating business strategies to achieve set goals, asset management, complex operations management, P&L management, financial management, and workforce management, he has navigated the challenges of leading city hotels, luxury resorts, and multi-property setups, including pre-openings.
As a visionary and passionate change agent, Jha is adept at cultivating a high-performance culture by driving business efficiencies and improving operational execution. He has worked with internal boards and senior stakeholders, effectively aligning and delivering organizational objectives while steering company strategy and vision.
Manish Jha is recognized not only for his managerial acumen but also as an exceptional communicator and presenter. An innovator at heart, he thrives on developing highly efficient cross-functional teams that consistently deliver outstanding results.
His educational background includes a diploma in Hotel Management, Catering Technology, and Applied Nutrition from the Institute of Hotel Management, India, from 1996 to 1999. Jha has also acquired E Cornell certification for revenue management, sales & marketing strategy, and hotel P&L, showcasing his commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
As a certified facilitator for process improvement workshops, Manish Jha combines sector experience in hospitality and real estate with designations such as Head of Hospitality Operations, Cluster General Manager, General Manager, and Resorts Manager.
In his current role as General Manager at Minor International since August 2022, Manish Jha continues to exemplify the highest standards of leadership and excellence in the hospitality industry. His contributions confirm his dedication to advancing the industry and inspiring the next generation of hospitality professionals.
Meela Seenarain
Dubai, United Arab Emirates UAE