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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! What do Hoteliers think about the Festive Season?

Roy L. Smith wrote……. He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree! Younghotelier.com once wrote……. He who has not got passion in his heart shall never survive the test of time! Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love! Celebrating this festive time with our loved ones, no matter what differences or beliefs we hold with our neighbours is about relishing in the company and the love of others.
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Middle East Hotelier Awards 2007 - Exclusive Interview with Organizers

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.

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Video Coverage of the Hotelier Middle East Awards 2007

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

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