Hotelier's 2011 Unsung Hero shortlist is out

Today, we can today exclusively reveal the shortlisted nominees for Hotelier Middle East’s Unsung Hero of the Year 2011.

For the Unsung Hero of the Year Award, sponsored by La View Hospitality Solutions, Hotelier is looking for a winner with the X-factor.

Hotelier received 57 nominations for this award, each made by passionate colleagues humbled by the achievements of the nominated hotelier, no matter what their staffing level in the hotel. As always, the story behind each candidate’s success in their particular hotel profession is inspiring.

There were some excellent nominees, and the judges had a tough time choosing from all the entries. But in the end, the following five candidates stood out the most. To find out more about the judging process, click here.

The winner will be announced at the Hotelier Middle East Awards 2011 ceremony on October 19, at Madinat Jumeirah Dubai.

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Click through to the following pages to reveal the names of the 2011 Unsung Hero candidates: 

Dhansingh Gurung, lifeguard, Le Méridien Al Aqah

Ibrahim Ahmed Al Zahrani, assistant maintenance manager i/c of staff housing, transportation & fire life safety, Riyadh Conference Palace (InterContinental Hotels Group)

Jennie Villar, group sales manager, Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi

Teddu Rajeshwar, assistant laundry supervisor, Movenpick Hotel Deira