11th Middle East Hospitality Excellence Awards and GM Powerlist 2025, hosted by Hozpitality Group

The 11th Middle East Hospitality Excellence Awards & GM Powerlist 2025, hosted by Hozpitality Group at the Arabian Ranches Golf Club in Dubai, was a grand celebration of leadership, innovation, and excellence in the hospitality industry.

Event Highlights
- Recognition of Talent: Honored outstanding leaders, rising stars, and teams across personal and corporate categories.

Key Winners:
- Hospitality Leader of the Year: Mark Kirby, President, One&Only Resorts Kerzner International
- General Manager of the Year: Fredrik Reinisch, Marriott Marquis Dubai Creek
- Hotel Manager of the Year: Gisele Clark, Hilton Dubai The Walk
- CSR Champion of the Year: Mohamed El Aziri, Wyndham Hotels Ajman
- Culinary Champion: Elie Lteif, Nestlé Professional
- Hospitality Rising Star: Nissaren Delgado, Paramount Hotel Midtown

Corporate Category Highlights:
- Hotel of the Year (5-star): Taj Dubai
- Hotel of the Year (4-star): Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Ajman
- Best Boutique Hotel: The Canvas Hotel Dubai, Curio Collection by Hilton
- Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year: Asha’s Restaurant
- Casual Dining Restaurant of the Year: The Farm Restaurant, Al Barari
- Spa of the Year: One & Only Spa, The Palm Dubai

GM Powerlist 2025:
Featured 40+ distinguished general managers including Amro Nagah (Swissotel Al Murooj), David Wilson (Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm), and others.

Quote from Raj Bhatt, Founder & CEO of Hozpitality Group
> “Hospitality is built on passion, dedication, and heart. Tonight, we celebrate every professional whose hard work makes our industry shine.”

This event not only honored excellence but also highlighted the Middle East’s growing influence in global hospitality.