Michael has always enjoyed the informality and naturalness of working at the Mina Seyahi and believes its greatest success is derived from one thing……the ‘Mina Effect’! A relaxed and enjoyable approach to life where one never compromises on the quality of service to its people! Michael hosts a wealth of industry knowledge starting in the jungles of Africa in Sun City where he believes he learned how to create excitement and fun places of entertainment where people want to go! The renowned Barasti is an ideal example of that!
Entries from November 2007 ↓
Video Interview with Dubai Hotel Complex General Manager, Michael Scully
November 29th, 2007 — General Managers, Interviews, Interviews, Videos
Video Interview with Dubai Hotel Director of Sales & Marketing, Stefan Friedl
November 29th, 2007 — Interviews, Interviews, Sales and Marketing, Videos
When asked what it is that Mr. Stefan Friedl admires most about his hotel. ….. It was in fact the people who both work and stay at the Mina Seyahi!! Stefan’s experience boasts both national and international hotel brands but his closest memories to heart shall always remain with Sheraton as this was where he learned to walk in the industry.
Middle East Hotelier Awards 2007 - Exclusive Interview with Organizers
November 2nd, 2007 — Events, Interviews, Interviews, News, Videos
An exclusive YoungHotelier.com interview with the organizers of the Middle East Hotelier Awards 2007, held on 31st October 2007 at Madinat Jumeirah Hotel, Dubai. The videos feature footage of the Hotelier awards and interviewed are Diarmuid O’Malley, Publishing Director ITP Business and Chris Jackson, News Editor for Hotelier Middle East. You can also watch footage of the awards here.
Video Coverage of the Hotelier Middle East Awards 2007
November 2nd, 2007 — Events, News, Videos
The Hotelier Middle East Awards held on 31st October at the Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai with 18 Award Categories including GM of the Year and Unsung Hero of the Year. The Hotelier Middle East Awards held on 31st October at the Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai with 18 Award Categories including GM of the Year and Unsung Hero of the Year. Unofficial footage courtesy YoungHotelier.com - A Passion For People. Watch the exclusive interview with the organizers of the awards. The Winners this year:
- Unsung Hero of the Year: Tyrone Sinnamon, Madinat Jumeirah
- General Manager of the Year: Francisco Giles, Renaissance Dubai
- Laundry Manager of the Year: Sunil Panaparambil, Le Meridian Al Aqah Beach Resort
- Housekeeper of the Year: Magdalena Sabiniano, Ritz Carlton Dubai
- Spa Person of the Year: Shyam Viswanathan Pillai Lalitha Kumary, Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates
- Fitness Instructor of the Year: Halem Buyante, Jumeirah Beach Hotel
- Hotel Engineering Person of the Year: Ahmed Ezzat, Crowne Plaza Resort Sharm El Sheikh
- IT Person of the Year: Gururaj Sheshachalam, Coral Boutique Villas Al Barsha
- HR Person of the Year: Maria Elkaer Hansen, Ritz Carlton Doha
- Accounts Person of the Year: Tess Victoria, Fairmont Dubai
- Procurement Person of the Year: Biruvaraj Lakshmanan, Coral Boutique Villas Al Barsha
- Outlet Manager of the Year: Jean-Pierre Joncas, Fairmont Dubai
- Stewarding Person of the Year: Ryan Guerra, Jumeirah Emirates Towers
- Chef of the Year: Bernd Geiger, Al Manzil and Qamardeen hotels
- Sommelier of the Year: Luca Gagliardi, Hilton Dubai Creek
- F&B Manager of the Year: Faiek El Saadani, JW Marriott Dubai
- Marketing and PR Person of the Year: Elaine Nettleton, Moevenpick Hotels & Resorts
- Concierge of the Year: Kamal Jayalath, Jumeirah Beach Hotel
