Riad Abi Haider, Gold Award Winner for Hospitality Excellence General Manager of the Year
Written by Vandana Bhatt of Hozpitality Group
Riad Abi Haider, Complex General Manager, The Address Boulevard and The Address Dubai Mall won “General Manager of the year- Gold” at the gala ceremony held on 26th of November at the DUKES THE PALM, a Royal Hideaway Hotel. The Middle East Hospitality Excellence Awards is popular choice awards that aim to give recognition to outstanding individuals and hospitality group that demonstrate exceptional services to clients, guests, and colleague. The award had been presented by Shiraz Osman, Chairman of Delta Food Industries.
Riad has been a part of Emaar Hospitality Group since 2011 and prior to that, he has extensive hospitality experience from top-class hotels class Four Seasons, Rotana, etc. Riad is a passionate Hotelier, strategic thinker, entrepreneurial leader who think out of the box, identify business opportunities. strong financial acumen and ability to create innovative guest experiences and deliver consistently outstanding financial results. Riad is a dynamic leader, committed to quality, personal accountability and social responsibility. Lead by example, motivate associates and able to create strong and efficient teams. He brings International work experience, knowledge of Protocol and business ethics into Emaar Hospitality and recently took charge as Complex GM for two properties.
About Emaar Hospitality Group:
The premier provider of enriching, personal and memorable lifestyle experiences. As an innovative, agile and influential leader in hospitality, Emaar Hospitality Group is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Emaar Properties PJSC, the developer of elegantly designed and exceptionally built property, malls and hospitality projects across the world. Emaar Hospitality Group is also the Official Hotel and Hospitality Partner of Expo 2020 Dubai.
About Middle East Hospitality Excellence Awards 2019:
The 5th Middle East Hospitality Excellence Awards 2019 was organized by Hozpitality Group. The event is powered by Danube Hospitality Solutions, Delta Food Industries FZC, and Royale. Our venue partner is DUKES THE PALM, a Royal Hideaway Hotel Dubai. Category sponsors: TCL (Technical Chemical Laboratories) and AMTC Foodservice Equipment. Our partners: ZEE TV, 106.2 Big FM, Fushia Events, Absolute Frame, WassupDubai, Restofair, RAK Porcelain, International Centre for Culinary Arts Dubai (ICCA), The Visiting Tailor by Taha (TVT).
About Hozpitality Group:-
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Meela Seenarain
Dubai, United Arab Emirates UAE