Mark Lee Mark Lee

GM OF THE YEAR

Mark Lee, general manager, Media One Hotel

What company / hotel are you currently with?
Media One Hotel; I have now worked there for nearly four years.

What’s your job role now?
I am still the general manager.

How has winning a Hotelier award impacted your career?
I have gained more recognition for the hotel and the team who are a key part of my success.

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Are you hoping to be nominated this year for an award?
Yes as part of Team of the Year….we have an amazing group of individuals here who work so well together to contributing greatly to the hotel‘s ongoing success.

What is the best piece of advice you can give other hoteliers who want to win a Hotelier Award?
If anyone working in the hotel industry wins an award it is great recognition of their achievements, but it is usually a team effort as no one can win without the support of the other individuals they work with.

Where do you see yourself in five years’ time and what are you doing to achieve your goals and dreams?
Still working in the hospitality industry; but I like a simple life so my key goals are to be happy and healthy doing a job I enjoy; and I have that all at the moment. I do not wish to rule the world

Nominations for the Hotelier Middle East Awards 2015 are still open, with a deadline of August 31, 2015. All of the information you need on how to nominate a colleague is available here: www.hoteliermiddleeast.com/awards.