Al Habtoor’s Lifetime Achievement Award
Chairman of the Al Habtoor Group, Khalaf Al Habtoor receives the Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s AHIC in recognition of his accomplishments in the UAE hospitality and tourism industry, both in the past and looking towards the future.
Founder of the Al Habtoor Group, he began building his empire in the construction industry, later diversifying into a portfolio of sectors including hospitality with Habtoor Hotels.
Starting with the Metropolitan Hotel on the Sheikh Zayed Road and a beach club in Jumeirah (later expanded to become the Habtoor Grand Beach Resort & Spa), Habtoor Hotels now operates three properties in Dubai but has also become heavily involved in development.
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To come is a new vision of the future on the site of the demolished Metropolitan that will become an integrated complex featuring St. Regis, W and Westin hotels operated by Starwood; plus Dubai’s first Waldorf Astoria on the Palm Jumeirah. (As part of the latter deal, Hilton Worldwide also took over management of Habtoor’s two Beirut hotels.)
Commenting on the award, Jonathan Worsley said: “Mr Al Habtoor has distinguished himself through outstanding projects, continued excellence, passion and commitment to be part of the rise of the UAE”.
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