Hotelier Awards nomination deadline extended

The final deadline for nominations for the Hotelier Middle East Awards 2010 has been extended to Wednesday August 26 due to the volume of interest.

This year, there are 19 categories, including Hotel Team of the Year, new for 2010 and expected to be hotly contended.

Categories back by popular demand include Hotelier’s Unsung Hero of the Year Award, General Manager of the Year, Chef of the Year and Green Hotelier of the Year — which has become an increasingly competitive award following its launch three years ago.

Hotels of all star ratings are encouraged to enter staff for the awards, which are focused on rewarding staff behind the scenes, from steward and engineer through to public relations and housekeeper.

ITP Business group editor, hospitality, Louise Oakley said: “With more than 200 nominations received so far, the competition is heating up. I encourage those of you who have not yet entered your team members to nominate now so that they have the chance to receive the industry recognition they deserve”.

The glamorous Awards ceremony will be held on Thursday 14 October at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai with more than 600 hoteliers expected to attend.

To see a list of categories and nominate your colleagues, visit hoteliermiddleeast.com/awards

To nominate members of your team, visit www.hoteliermiddleeast.com/awards.

For nominations enquiries, contact: louise.oakley@itp.com

For sponsorship enquiries, contact: diarmuid.omalley@itp.com or sarah.worth@itp.com

For table bookings, contact annie.chinoy@itp.com