The 8th Middle East Hospitality Excellence Awards, hosted by Hozpitality Group at Arabian Ranches Golf Club in Dubai, gathered prominent leaders in the hospitality sector

Over 500 of the region's leading hospitality executives attended the packed house event. Along with the actual awards ceremony, the spectacular evening comprised a reception, a delicious meal, and top-notch entertainment. Laura Buckwell facilitated the program. 

The Arabian Ranches Golf Club's Lake views golf course venue was exquisitely adorned and blew away everyone. According to Raj Bhatt, CEO of the Hozpitality company, "The Arabian Ranches crew worked extremely hard and accomplished a fantastic job. The event delighted the business community, teams, and their families, and that is what we do want," he continued.

The Popular Choice "Hospitality Leader of the Year Award" category's Gold Awards were given to Sandeep Walia, COO of Marriott International's Middle East division, Mark Kirby, COO of Emaar Hospitality Group, and Alexander Suski, CEO of Terra Sol Hospitality Dubai. In contrast, Hosni A.Hadi, CEO & Group MD Carlton Hotels & Suites Dubai, Hazza Zaal, COO at Al Barari Firm Management LLC, and Mohamed Awadalla, CEO of TIME Hotels, all received Gold Awards for winning the title of "Emirati/Arab Hotelier of the Year." Naim Maadad, CEO and founder of Gates Hospitality, Kris Fade, founder of Fade Fit, and Sunjeh Raja, founder and CEO of ICCA Dubai, were each given the title of "Entrepreneur of the Year." Gurnoor Bindra, General Manager of the Sheraton Mall of the Emirates Hotel, Dubai, Khaled Saab, General Manager of the Residence Inn by Marriott Sheikh Zayed Road, and Ranjit Philipose, General Manager & Area Director, Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Dubai, were recognized as "General Managers of the Year" by Popular Choice.  

Marriott Hotels took home the title of "Best Hospitality Management Company of the Year" in the Middle East, while Emaar Hospitality Group took home the title of "Best Hospitality Employer of the Year" at the Popular Choice Awards.  

Among the other prominent winners were:- 

Culinary/Kitchen Person of the Year:- Armando Aristaco, Executive Chef, Address Dubai Mall / Address Boulevard

CSR Champion of the Year:- Nadeem Saleem, Cluster Asst. Ex. Housekeeper, 

Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel/Coral Beach Resort Sharjah

Human Resources/Training Person of the Year:- Paarth Mathur, Cluster Director of HR, Wyndham Dubai Deira Cluster 

Sales and Marketing/ PR Person of the Year:- Jan Siddiqi, Cluster Director of Sales, Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel & Coral Beach Resort Sharjah 

Hotel of the Year (5 Star):- Rixos Premium Dubai

Hotel of the Year (Best Weekend Getaway):- Address Beach Resort Fujairah

Hotel Team of the year:- Commercial Team at Emaar Hospitality Team – Corporate Office 

Commended HR Leader of the Year:- Kieth Walter Ayuso, Asst. Director of HR, Jannah Hotels & Resorts 

The complete list of all the award winners can be seen at https://www.hozpitality.com/awards  

"Over 117,000 voters voted online for the 8th Middle East Hospitality Excellence Awards 2022, which is an extraordinary response." According to Vandana Raj Bhatt, MD of Hozpitality Group, "The Awards were presented to reward top industry firms that have demonstrated competence, originality, ingenuity, and achievement in the Middle East & North Africa's developing hospitality business."

"We are grateful that our sponsors have supported us consistently since the beginning. Delta Food Industries and Danube Hospitality Solutions empowered the awards as the main sponsors.The Silver Sponsor was JM Foods.Safco, TCL Detergents, and Aujan Interiors served as the category sponsors. ICCA Dubai, ZEE TV Middle East, RAK Porcelain, Restofair RAK, Absolute Frame, Wassup Dubai, and Fusia Events were the other partners "Vandana added.  

The sixth annual "Chef Excellence Awards," will be held at the Address Skyview Hotel in Dubai on June 20, 2023, was announced by the Hozpitality Group. Raj Bhatt, CEO of Hozpitality Group, said, "We are once again cooperating with Emirates Culinary Guild and ICCA and are looking for a spectacular event together. Cook-offs for the famous "Young Chef of the Year" award will also be held at the event. 

Additionally, Hozpitality Group announced special awards for the Middle Eastern F&B sector. On April 26, 2023, the "Middle East F&B Excellence Awards" will take place at the Address Dubai Marina. The nominations are now open to the industry.  

Our objective is to enhance connections in the hospitality industry.

"The new Hozpitality platform provides an opportunity to connect with people interested in the hospitality business. It encourages individuals to benefit from each other and to grasp the world and the sector even better," continued Raj.  

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