Winners of the Concierge competition. Winners of the Concierge competition.

The winners of the ninth annual Concierge Competition have been announced by Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce, during an awards ceremony on November 13 at the Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club.

Brian Bimbo from Mina A`Salaam was crowned Concierge of the Year 2010, while Thomas Lerch from Raffles Hotel, Dubai, won the award for Best Head Concierge 2010, receiving a 5000 AED cash prize, a trophy, and a certificate of appreciation presented by DTCM Executive Director, Corporate Support, Ibrahim Yaqoot.

The coveted Concierge Team of the Year award went to Fairmont Hotel, and the other winners included Arnulfo Guinto of Dusit Thani for First Class Customer Care; Shamim (Mohd Uddin) of Dusit Thani for Outstanding Knowledge of Attractions and Events; Anita Lotter of Ritz Carlton for Outstanding Knowledge of Culture and Heritage; and Marwan Mohammed, Shangri La, Emirati Concierge.

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Yaqoot said that DTCM has organized the annual competition as part of its commitment to develop the hotel and hospitality services and improve the tourism sector in Dubai.