Hotel & Catering News Middle East, a BNC Publishing monthly, is pleased to announce the winners of its Leaders in Hospitality Awards 2021, which took place on April 8 in a glittering ceremony, in attendance of prominent industry figures and with the support of Gold Sponsors Danube Hospitality and OJ Lifestyle. For more information on the categories please visit this page, and click here for the shortlist.
HOTELS
Best Interior Design
Jumeirah Zabeel Saray
Family-Friendly Hotel of the Year
Atlantis, The Palm
Leading Hotel F&B Outlet
Burj Al Arab – SAL
Leading Hotel Group
Radisson Hotel Group
Leading Hotel Nightlife Venue
Armani Hotel Dubai – Armani/Privé
Leading Hotel Spa of the Year
Jumeirah Zabeel Saray – Talise Ottoman Spa
Leading Luxury Hotel
Caesars Palace Bluewaters Dubai
Leading New Hotel
Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk
Lobby of the Year
Paramount Hotel Dubai
Mid-Market Hotel of the Year
Winner
Rove Downtown
Highly Commended
Four Points by Sheraton Sheikh Zayed Road
Resort of the Year
Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort
Serviced Apartments of the Year
The Residences at Caesars Palace Bluewaters Dubai
Sustainable Hotel of the Year
Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa
PEOPLE
General Manager of the Year
Slim Zaiane, Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates
Executive Housekeeper of the Year
Joseph Thomas, Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown
F&B Manager of the Year
Daniel Follett, Atlantis The Palm
Hospitality Entrepreneur of the Year
Naim Maadad, Gates Hospitality
Hospitality Heavyweight of the Year
Giacomo Puntel, Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort
Hospitality Marketing Team of the Year
Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk
Hotel Chef of the Year
Sudqi Naddaf, Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates
Hotel Team of the Year
Radisson Blu Hotels Dubai Waterfront & Dubai Canal View
Lifetime Achievement Award
Mahmoud Sakr, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray
Rising Star of the Industry
Winner
El Mehdi Khei, Address Sky View
Highly Commended
Jane Masale, Media One Hotel
Dina Maaty
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