Gilluz Reyes wins coveted Unsung Hero of the Year award

42-year-old Reyes started his career as a pharmacist’s assistant in the Philippines in 1999

Movenpick Jordan's Jaradat spins for the win at Hotelier Awards 2017

Movenpick Jordan's Jaradat spins for the win at Hotelier Awards 2017

Jaradat spearheaded a series of effective sustainability and humanitarian campaigns for five Movenpick properties in Jordan while relentlessly promoting the hotels in her portfolio

Ahmed Amin El Sharkawy earns Finance Person 2017 title

Ahmed Amin El Sharkawy earns Finance Person 2017 title

The Finance Person of the Year Award is sponsored by Jung

JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai director of F&B gets pat on back

JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai director of F&B gets pat on back

Nick Patmore joined the hotel in 2016 and won the title of F&B Manager of the Year at the Hotelier Awards 2017 by a big margin

Doorman Habib Aulad Thani scoops Unsung Hero of the Year

Doorman Habib Aulad Thani scoops Unsung Hero of the Year

Adel Mahdi Abbas from Crowne Plaza Bahrain and Radie El Hek from JW Marriott Hotel were highly commended by the judges

The Palace Downtown Dubai chef conferred culinary king

The Palace Downtown Dubai chef conferred culinary king

Deconinck worked in a number of Michelin-starred restaurants in Europe before moving to the UAE

Safe to say, Mahdi Juma Alwail Alsuwaidi wins at Hotelier Awards 2017

Safe to say, Mahdi Juma Alwail Alsuwaidi wins at Hotelier Awards 2017

Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates Dubai director of security impressed the judges with his dedication to his role and his team

22-year-old Saudi Noura Al Boodai crowned Young Hotelier of the Year

22-year-old Saudi Noura Al Boodai crowned Young Hotelier of the Year

This category was fiercely contested with more than 30 nominations put forward on behalf of the region's most talented hoteliers under the age of 30

Sales Person of the Year award goes to Ahmed Hashem

Sales Person of the Year award goes to Ahmed Hashem

The highly commended nominee in this category was Tofayel Ahmed from the InterContinental Jeddah

Movenpick Jordan's Omari takes home top tech whiz title at Hotelier Awards

Movenpick Jordan's Omari takes home top tech whiz title at Hotelier Awards

The thirteenth annual Hotelier Middle East Awards took place on October 25, 2017 at The Ritz-Carlton Dubai

Fairmont Dubai's Adel bags Concierge of the Year 2017 trophy

Fairmont Dubai's Adel bags Concierge of the Year 2017 trophy

Adel's positive impact on colleagues and personal initiatives on the guest experience were commended by the judges, along with his outstanding upselling skills

Satish Patil engineers a win at the Hotelier Awards 2017

Satish Patil engineers a win at the Hotelier Awards 2017

The winner rose through the ranks to eventually oversee the entire property

Jumeirah's Nawaf Al Awadhi scores Procurement Person of the Year award

Jumeirah's Nawaf Al Awadhi scores Procurement Person of the Year award

Ashraf Abdullah from Movenpick Hotels & Resorts - Jordan was high commended by the judges in this category

Michele Millot sweeps Housekeeper of the Year award

Michele Millot sweeps Housekeeper of the Year award

The highly commended in this category was Yahya Al Bawardi executive housekeeper, InterContinental Riyadh

Fitness/Spa Person of the Year 2017 title handed to Danielle Hammond

Fitness/Spa Person of the Year 2017 title handed to Danielle Hammond

The spa & recreation manager of the Sheraton Dubai Mall of the Emirates was recognised by the judges for her hard work

IHG and AccorHotels tie for four titles each at Hotelier Awards 2017

IHG and AccorHotels tie for four titles each at Hotelier Awards 2017

The winners of the thirteenth annual Hotelier Middle East Awards were announced on October 25 at The Ritz-Carlton Dubai


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