Siegfried Nierhaus named among Hozpitality's Best 30 Hospitality and Tourism Leaders in the Middle East for 2023
Siegfried Nierhaus, Vice President of the Middle East at Deutsche Hospitality, has been recognized as one of the Best 30 Hospitality and Tourism Leaders in the Middle East by Hozpitality Group.
Siegfried Nierhaus is a highly regarded figure in the Middle Eastern hospitality industry, celebrated for his steadfast passion and commitment to his work and team. Growing up in a family deeply rooted in the hospitality business in Germany and Austria, Siegfried inherited his love for the industry from an early age, entertaining guests at his family's establishment since he was just four years old.
With a career spanning over 30 years, Siegfried spent 15 years in France and another 16 years based in Dubai, overseeing operations across the Middle East, India, Asia, and Africa. In the Middle East, he held prominent positions and served on the boards of various international hotel operators, hotel owners, and hospitality consulting firms. Remarkably, he is the only German professional in the hospitality sector to be consistently recognized as one of the Top 50 hoteliers in the Middle East since 2011.
Siegfried excels in opening new hotels and enhancing existing ones, having successfully launched more than 20 hotels in the Middle East and Africa. As the Head of Future Hotel Openings, his strategic planning, innovative concepts, adept coordination, effective communication with project stakeholders, meticulous selection of pre-opening team members, and keen attention to detail have played pivotal roles in the success of these ventures.
His outstanding leadership qualities, steadfast dedication to his work and team, and profound love for hospitality have elevated him to an iconic status in the industry. Siegfried's extensive knowledge and experience have positioned him as a sought-after consultant for hotel owners and operators worldwide. He is renowned for his ability to comprehend his client's needs and provide tailored solutions that precisely meet their unique requirements.
Meela Seenarain
Dubai, United Arab Emirates UAE