Safety & Security Manager of the Year
Mohammed Al-Shishani, Director of Security, Safety, and Loss Prevention, Four Seasons Hotel Amman
How has winning a Hotelier Award impacted your career?
Winning the Hotelier Middle East Award has had a very positive impact on my career at Four Seasons Hotel Amman, Jordan through the recognition I have received from both the hotel management and guests. This award continues to cement the hotel’s position in the country as the most prestigious address but also the safest and most secure property for all guests, team members, contractors, general visitors, and employees of the hotel.
What advice would you give other hoteliers hoping to win a Hotelier Award?
My advice is twofold — the first is be as innovative as possible when it comes to your work; think outside the box. And secondly, own what you do and take accountability of all your actions, be it postitive or negative.
Are you still at the same hotel?
Yes I am still with the Four Seasons Hotel Amman as director of security, safety and loss prevention.
Where do you see yourself in the next five years?
First and foremost, I hope to continue to win prestigious awards like this one. It’s a very satisfying feeling to see your hard work and efforts being recognised. After I received this award, Four Seasons globally is recognising me even mor,e and additionally, they are using our property in Amman as a case study for all other properties for follow suit when it comes to safety and security. And finally, I would also like to see my career developing on a global level.
IT Person of the Year
Roger Tabbal, Former Director of IT, Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Lakes Towers
How has winning a Hotelier Award impacted your career?
After winning the prestigious Hotlier Midde East Award, better recognition and more appreciation from the management has surrounded my daily work, which has added to my personal pride and self-satisfaction. This achievement was one of other factors which contributed to my transfer to the corporate office.
What advice would you give other hoteliers hoping to win a Hotelier Award?
My advice to the IT colleagues is to keep on working hard and never give up. Every person will be rewarded on his effort one day, it’s a matter of right timing; all you need is optimism and ambition. The key point is the drive, entrepreneurship, and trust that you gain from the management.
Are you still with the same property?
I have been promoted last November to the corporate centre as IT director for customer service for Movenpick Hotels worldwide. I also became part of the IT executive team of the company and am responsible for major decisions taken in the technology and innovation department.
How do you see your career progressing in the next five years; what are your goals?
Working within the same company to which I embrace loyalty and gratitude, I will be enhancing my experience and working closely with the senior IT team to leverage our technology services and mark a mark in every new hotel that we open.
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