Mini Tareen Recognized as Commended Winner in Housekeeping Champion of the Year at Middle East Hospitality Excellence Awards 2024
Mini's leadership and proficiency in hotel administration and housekeeping have established new benchmarks for excellence during her 25 years of devoted work in the hospitality sector.
Mini Tareen, the Director of Housekeeping at Millennium Plaza Downtown Hotel Dubai, has been honored with the prestigious commended award in the Housekeeping Champion of the Year category at the Middle East Hospitality Excellence Awards 2024, sponsored by La Laundry. This recognition underscores Mini's 25 years of dedicated service in the hospitality industry, where her leadership and expertise in hotel management and housekeeping have set new standards of excellence.
With an extensive career, Mini has proven herself as a seasoned leader. She excels in the management of hotel operations and housekeeping tasks. She has been instrumental in overseeing hotel openings and ensuring seamless daily operations in her role. Mini's strong commitment to excellence has earned her a reputation for upholding the highest standards in cleanliness, guest satisfaction, and operational efficiency.
Currently serving as the Director of Housekeeping at Millennium Plaza Downtown Hotel since March 2023, Mini Tareen's role involves leading the housekeeping department, optimizing operations, and maintaining impeccable standards for both guest rooms and public areas. Prior to her current position, Mini held several notable positions, including Executive Housekeeper at prestigious organizations such as IHG Hotels & Resorts, Accor, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, and Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas. In these roles, she consistently demonstrated her expertise in managing housekeeping operations, training staff, resolving guest complaints, and contributing to the overall guest experience.
Mini's leadership style is centered on team development, performance monitoring, and creating a growth-oriented environment. She is keen on evaluating staff progress, ensuring optimal service standards, and resolving issues professionally and proactively, thereby enhancing the overall guest experience.
Mini's educational background includes a Diploma in Hotel Management, Catering Technology, and applied Nutrition from the Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology, and Applied Nutrition. This academic foundation, combined with her extensive hands-on experience, has equipped her with a strategic outlook and deep knowledge of hotel operations, making her a valuable asset to the industry.
As a recipient of the Commended Housekeeping Champion of the Year Award, Mini Tareen's contributions to the hospitality industry continue to inspire others and set a high standard for excellence in housekeeping management.
Meela Seenarain
Dubai, United Arab Emirates UAE