Robert  Maclean
Principal, National Institute of Hospitality, Oman

Robert Maclean started his career in the hospitality industry at the age of 12 when he began working for a hotel in his native Scotland. He earned a diploma in Hotel Management, followed by his professional HCIMAS qualification at Robert Gordon’s University in Aberdeen. He worked as deputy manager at the Lakeside Hotel, followed by a lecturer’s role at a local college. He joined the National Institute of Hospitality, Oman in 1995 and has remained ever since.

What will make a Hotelier Awards nomination stand out?

“I want to see someone who can take independent action, leading to positive results rather than someone who has just followed procedures.”

Raki Phillips
Senior vice president development, senior partner, INHOCO Group

Raki Phillips joined INHOCO Group in 2015, after a successful 15-year hotel career. Prior to his current role, he spent eight years at FRHI Hotels & Resorts, with a latest role as regional director, Middle East, Africa and India. He has over 15 years of experience in global hospitality sales, marketing, revenue management and hotel development and has been listed in the Top 20 Most Powerful Arab Hoteliers. Phillips received a BSBA Hospitality Management from the University of Central Florida & Masters of Organisational Management (Honours) from the University of Phoenix.

What will make a Hotelier Awards nomination stand out?

“Nothing defines a true Hotelier more than passion… passion for their work, towards their colleagues & guests and just pure passion to make the industry continuously innovate and grow.”

Martin Bäuerle
Founder, MB Hospitality

Martin Bäuerle is a hospitality professional with a proven track record of more than 10 years’ expertise in hospitality operation and management. He is a specialist in rooms operation, auditing and quality control, employee engagement, and learning & development as well as sustainability solutions. In his role as the chairman of the Green Hotel Interest Group, he is constantly driving a sustainability development within the hospitality sector, and advises developers, hotel owners, and executive managers.

What will make a Hotelier Awards nomination stand out?

“If you make dreams come true, and every stay of your guests and day of your colleagues a continuous fairy tale, you have a great chance to become a Hotelier Middle East Award nominee and finally win.”

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