Kate Harrison
Engagement manager, Ròya
A qualified lead auditor with Lloyds Register Quality Assurance, as well as a trained chef and nutritionist, Kate Harrison brings more than 20 years of international experience to the Hotelier Middle East Awards judging panel. Before joining Ròya in 2007, Harrison held roles with leading organisations in the UK and the UAE, including BUPA Health Insurance and Jebel Ali Hotels and Resorts. In her role at Ròya, she oversees the overall quality control and execution of the organisation’s processes and structure as well as client relationship management. She was also a senior assessor for the Dubai Quality Awards and has been involved with several Dubai Municipality Committees which look after quality standards and assurances.
What will make a Hotelier Awards nomination stand out?
“Whilst capability and experience is always vital, personality, attention to detail, and contribution beyond the norm will set the nominee apart.”
Judy Hou
Managing director, The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management
Judy Hou has more than 20 years’ experience across international hospitality and higher education organisations in the US, Asia, and Europe. On the hotel side, she worked with Swissôtel, Park Hyatt, and Mandarin Oriental; and on the education side with Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne in Switzerland, the School of Hotel & Tourism Management at the Hotel Polytechnic University in Hong Kong, and Les Roches Jin Jiang International Hotel Management College in Shanghai, part of Laureate International Universities network. Her most recent position was the CEO of the Glion Institute of Higher Education in Switzerland.
What will make a Hotelier Awards nomination stand out?
“Passion for the industry and the chosen discipline, authenticity in the person, and his/her contribution to the hospitality industry will make a Hotelier Middle East Awards nomination stand out from the crowd.”
Dr Ibrahim Alsini
Dean, Tourism Institute, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah
Dr Ibrahim Alsini is the dean of the Faculty of Tourism at King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah. He is also the MD of Bait Alseyaha for Consulting & Training. He has a PhD degree in Hospitality Management from Surrey University, UK. He holds a proficiency certificate in Hospitality Management from École hôtelière de Lausanne, Switzerland. He is also a certified consultant in International Etiquette & Protocol from the Protocol School of Washington. Dr Alsini is a member of the board of directors of Dhyafat Albalad Alameen Company, owned by the Saudi Investment Fund and the Municipality of Holy Makkah, which focuses on hospitality and tourism developments in the Makkah region.
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