Mini Tareen Recognized in Hozpitality's Best 30 Housekeeping Leaders in the Middle East for 2024
Hozpitality's Best 30 Housekeeping Leaders in the Middle East for 2024 proudly celebrates the exceptional leadership and contributions of Mini Tareen, Director of Housekeeping at Millennium Plaza Downtown Hotel, Dubai.
Mini Tareen brings over 25 years of extensive experience in the hospitality industry, which is marked by a strategic approach and a commitment to excellence. Her career began with a diploma in hotel management, catering technology, and applied nutrition, laying the foundation for her journey of leadership and innovation in hospitality.
Throughout her tenure, Mini has exemplified outstanding leadership in housekeeping management, demonstrating proficiency in hotel operations, cleaning procedures, and health and safety regulations. Her role extends beyond operational oversight to encompass strategic decision-making, team leadership, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Under Mini's direction, Millennium Plaza Downtown Hotel has significantly enhanced guest satisfaction and operational efficiency. She has successfully implemented innovative solutions and maintained impeccable standards across housekeeping, laundry, pool, and health club operations.
Mini's achievements over the past year highlight her dedication to excellence and guest satisfaction. She achieved a 100% housekeeping survey score and successfully increased laundry revenue to profitability. Her proactive initiatives include upgrading room amenities, enhancing cleanliness scores, and implementing sustainable practices across the hotel.
Mini Tareen's accomplishments in the past year underscore her proactive leadership and commitment to elevating guest experiences at Millennium Plaza Downtown Hotel. She implemented strategic measures to ensure impeccable cleanliness and service quality, resulting in a perfect guest satisfaction score. Her efforts also focused on enhancing operational efficiency and profitability through strategic upgrades and effective management of laundry services.
In addition to upgrading guestroom amenities with Millennium-branded products and new bedding, Mini introduced innovative projects such as ironing boards, new laundry vans, and sustainable dustbins, reflecting her commitment to guest comfort and environmental responsibility. These initiatives contributed to improved cleanliness scores, which rose from 69% in 2022 to 79% in 2023, but also streamlined departmental operations through structured training programs, effective inventory management, and enhanced staff productivity.
Mini Tareen's leadership acumen and strategic vision have not only positioned her as a leader in the hospitality sector but have also significantly contributed to the success and reputation of Millennium Plaza Downtown Hotel. Her ongoing commitment to innovation and service excellence continues to set new benchmarks in the industry, making her a deserving recipient of this prestigious recognition.
Meela Seenarain
Dubai, United Arab Emirates UAE