The Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek Grabs Two Winning Titles and Two Finalist Titles at the Hotelier Middle East Awards 2009 Ceremony
For the third consecutive year, the Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek makes it to the top at the Hotelier Middle East Awards, one of the best industry events in the region that recognizes talents from the hospitality industry in the Middle East.
Out of 19 categories, the Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Deira Creek scores high in 4 different categories and stands out during the Hotelier Middle East Awards ceremony by winning two Top Awards coming in at number one, followed by one Highly Commended award in the top three finalists and one Shortlist award in the top five finalists, in three different categories, amongst all hoteliers in the Middle East region.
Uwe Micheel wins the title of Chef of the Year for reputation and credibility in the industry as well as for his dedication to the hotel and to the culinary scene in Dubai.
Asif Minhas wins the title of IT Person of the Year for his professionalism, great 'Yes I Can' attitude as well as for his pro-activeness in coming up with innovative and cost efficient ideas.
Andreas Flückiger is Highly Commended in the Top Three GMs of the Year for always leading by example, his balanced judgmental attitude and steadfast commitment to his responsibilities.
Chamil Lasantha is a finalist in the Top Five Stewarding Persons of the Year for being an exceptional team player as well as for his ambition and passion for his job and for the hotel.
"Uwe Micheel truly deserves the title of Chef of The Year as he plays a major role in the success of our food and beverage portfolio, as I am also very happy to see Asif Minhas for winning the IT Person of the Year award as he has shown remarkable dedication and is a real hard-worker. Furthermore, I am very proud of Chamil Lasantha for being in the Top 5 Finalists amongst all the Stewards in the Middle East. Of course, it is also a great honour to be included in the Top 3 GMs of The Year in such a great industry. The results of the Hotelier Awards were indeed very rewarding for all the team members and for the hotel itself." said Andreas Flückiger - General Manager.
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Radisson Blu Hotels & Resorts, part of The Rezidor Hotel Group, offers first class service, providing guests with a contemporary, upscale hospitality experience. Radisson Blu has received numerous awards for Best Hotel Chain and is renowned for its "Yes I Can!" spirit of service and the "100% Guest Satisfaction Guarantee". September 2005 saw the roll out of a free broadband service across the portfolio - the first international hotel chain to offer this service. Radisson Blu currently includes more than 225 hotels either in operation or under development and with 52.800 rooms in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
For more information, visit www.radissonblu.com
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Stephanie AbouJaoude,
Director of Marketing & Communications
Radisson Blu Hotel,
Dubai Deira Creek
Tel 00971 4 2057030
Fax 00971 4 2274367
E-Mail stephanie.aj@radissonblu.com
© Press Release 2009
