Prabhat Shukla named among Hozpitality's Best 30 Most Popular Housekeeping Leaders in the Middle East for 2023
Prabhat Shukla, Director of Housekeeping & Quality at Intercontinental Doha the City, has over 21 years of experience in the hospitality industry.
Prabhat Shukla is a hospitality professional with over two decades of experience in the industry. He studied hospitality management in India and has worked for Jaypee Group of Hotels, Hyatt, and IHG in various roles across India, Dubai, Kuwait, and Qatar. Currently, he serves as the Director of Housekeeping & Quality at Intercontinental Doha the City and Intercontinental Residence suites, an iconic 225-meter tower located in the heart of Doha's business west bay hub.
As a people-oriented manager, Prabhat takes pride in seeing his team members grow and succeed in their careers. He is committed to team building, staff retention, structured regular training, higher guest satisfaction scores, succession planning, and ensuring that all team members have a passion for their job to significantly contribute to the company's revenue, guest satisfaction, and employee satisfaction targets. His strong leadership and communication skills have contributed to his success in the industry.
Prabhat is also an active member of industry organizations and has served in various leadership roles. He is currently the President of the Asian Housekeepers Association and was the founder and chairperson of the Kuwait Housekeeper's Group (2009) and Qatar Housekeepers Association (2013) Group. He was also a founder group member of the Asian Housekeepers Association (AHA).
Prabhat has received several awards and recognition for his outstanding contributions to the industry. He was ranked No.1 in #Power25 Housekeepers in SE Asia, the Middle East & Africa by Hotelier Web in 2020. He was awarded Housekeeper of the Year in 2012 at the Hotelier Middle East Awards and the Hozpitality MENA (Middle East & North Africa) Awards in 2015. He was also recognized as a Highly Commended Housekeeper at the 2016 Hotelier Middle East Awards and the 2017 Hotel News Middle East Awards. In addition, he was among the top 5 housekeepers in the region in 2011, 2014, and 2017.
Prabhat's passion for the industry and his commitment to excellence in housekeeping make him a true leader in the field. His ability to inspire and motivate his team members to deliver superior results is a testament to his exceptional leadership skills. His contributions to the industry have not gone unnoticed, and he is a deserving recipient of many more recognitions.
Meela Seenarain
Dubai, United Arab Emirates UAE