The Housekeeper of the Year award went to a most deserving winner, Tatjana Ahmed from Grand Hyatt Dubai.
Presented with the award by Andrew Keating, managing director of Sysco Guest Supply, she was praised by the judges for being a founding member and chairwoman of the UAE Professional Housekeeper Group.
Ahmed is also a familiar and respected face in the housekeeping industry, dedicated to driving environmental awareness among hotel housekeepers.
She said on winning the award: "I am very excited because it’s the second time I have won the award, and I really didn’t expect to win it again."
Speaking about the importance of the UAE Professional Housekeeping Group, Ahmed added: " The group has made such a big difference to the industry. The housekeepers have become much closer, sharing best practice and communicating with each other."
Pamini Hemaprabha from Raffles Dubai and Samer Kantar from Movenpick Hotel Jumeriah Beach were both highly commended.