Exemplary Leadership in Hospitality: Luxury Lifestyle Awards Introduces the Top 100 Hotel General Managers for 2023
Luxury Lifestyle Awards, the renowned global authority dedicated to recognizing and celebrating excellence in the luxury industry, is thrilled to announce the prestigious list of the Top 100 Hotel General Managers of the World for the year 2023.
This exclusive selection pays homage to the exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to excellence demonstrated by hotel general managers worldwide, reflecting the epitome of luxury and hospitality.
The Luxury Lifestyle Awards TOP 100 is an esteemed compilation that applauds the most outstanding, dependable, and visionary individuals in the luxury industry on a global scale. From every corner of the world, Luxury Lifestyle Awards has meticulously chosen the Top 100 hotel general managers who have consistently earned the loyalty of guests and the admiration of industry experts. This year, they honor the dedicated professionals who have gone above and beyond in delivering unparalleled luxury experiences in the hospitality sector.
The Top 100 Hotel General Managers of the World for 2023 have been carefully selected based on a stringent set of criteria, including exceptional leadership, innovation, guest satisfaction, sustainability initiatives, and their significant contributions to the world of luxury hospitality. These remarkable individuals have not only raised the bar for excellence but have also redefined the art of impeccable service and guest satisfaction.
Each of the honorees in this esteemed list has contributed significantly to the success and reputation of their respective hotels by providing guests with unforgettable experiences, making their properties sought-after destinations for travelers seeking the ultimate in luxury and comfort.
Among the distinguished awardees are individuals who have become synonymous with excellence in the world of luxury hospitality, shaping the future of the industry through their leadership and dedication to providing exceptional service. These hotel general managers are the driving force behind the success of their establishments, turning each stay into a memorable and cherished experience.
This announcement is a tribute to the dedication and passion exhibited by these hotel general managers in creating extraordinary guest experiences. Their relentless pursuit of excellence, innovation, and commitment to the highest standards of hospitality sets them apart as true leaders in the luxury hotel industry.
- Abdulla Thamheed – Sun Siyam Iru Fushi, Maldives
- Adel Aramouni – Hotel Indigo Singapore Katong, an IHG Hotel, Singapore
- Alex Kassatly – Auberge Saint-Antoine, Canada
- Amer Barakat – Jolie Ville Golf and Resort Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
- Amit Kumar – Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort and Spa, India
- András Bíró – The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore, Singapore
- Andrea Scherz – GSTAAD Palace, Switzerland
- Andreas Kraemer – InterContinental Singapore, Singapore
- Anthony Smekens – Bulgari Bali, Indonesia
- Antonio Saponara – Patina Maldives, Maldives
- Anurin Jansen – Desert Nights Cam, Oman
- Arief Gunawan – Villa Song Saigon, Vietnam
- Benjamin Davis – Warwick Paradise Island Bahamas, Bahamas
- Blaise Montandon – Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
- Carlo Castelli – Riva del Sole Resort & Spa, Italy
- Carlo Javakhia – The Ritz-Carlton, Doha, Qatar
- Choo Leng Goh – The Athenee Hotel Bangkok, Thailand
- Chris Oosthuizen – Kloofzicht Lodge & Spa, South Africa
- Christian El Khoury – The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre, UAE
- Christian Westbeld – Raffles Hotel Singapore, Singapore
- Damian Tan – PARKROYAL on Beach Road, Singapore
- Daniele D’Alo’ – Andilana Beach Resort, Madagascar
- David Mulin – Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena, Colombia
- Dominik Strobel – Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi – a concept by Hyatt, UAE
- Dominique Dmytryszyn – Hilton Tangier Al Houara Resort & Spa, Morocco
- Elena Orru’ – The Pavilions Hotels & Resorts, Thailand
- Elias Chakhtoura – Fairmont Ajman, UAE
- Elias Moukarzil – Fairmont Amman, Jordan
- Emmy Stoel – Hotel Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Etienne Charles Gailliez – Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas, Qatar
- Evgenia Boyankova – Al Nakhla Residential Resort, Saudi Arabia
- Fabien Gastinel – Conrad Bora Bora, French Polynesia
- Fernando Gihan – The Blue Water Hotel And Spa, Sri Lanka
- Franklyn Kocek – The Stones Hotel – Legian Bali, Autograph Collection, Indonesia
- Gebhard Guenter – Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Gerd Kotlorz – Phuket Marriott Resort and Spa, Nai Yang Beach, Thailand
- Gerhard Aicher – Marco Polo Hotels, Hong Kong
- Gilles Tressens – Pullman Ciawi Vimala Hills Resort Spa & Convention, Indonesia
- Haitham Galal – The Tower Plaza Hotel, UAE
- Henry Lee – Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa, Singapore
- Hesham Makram – Monte-Carlo Sharm, Egypt
- Hideyo Sato – KOBI Onsen Resort Huế, Vietnam
- Jean Francois Durand – Hyatt Regency Aqaba Ayla, Jordan
- Jeroen Elmendorp – Ritz Carlton Dubai, UAE
- Jordi Caralt Coloma – Gran Hotel Ingles, Spain
- Jörg Arnold – The Chedi Andermatt, Switzerland
- Juan Carlos Reina – Dukes The Palm, a Royal Hideaway Hotel, UAE
- Karl Marshall – Langham Hotel Melbourne, Australia
- Khalil Abouzeid – Mövenpick Hotel City Star Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Kumar Renoo – Le Meridien Putrajaya, Malaysia
- Kurt Michael Gillig – VILA VITA Parc Resort & Spa, Portugal
- Launce Roberts – Hamanasi Adventure & Dive Resort, Belize
- Lauren Vine – NYX Hotel London Holborn, UK
- Manuela Pais – Boticas Hotel Art & Spa, Portugal
- Marcel Thoma – Mandarin Oriental New York, USA
- Marco Pedna – Baia di Chia Resort Sardinia, Curio Collection by Hilton, Italy
- Martin Kipping – Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait, Kuwait
- Martin Svehla – The Julius Prague, Czech Republic
- Mazen Allam – The Ritz Carlton, Riyadh
- Mehmet Tulunay – Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Melvin Lim – The Pan Pacific Hotel Singapore, Singapore
- Michael Schmidt – Boutique Hotel Himmelrich, Switzerland
- Luca Allegri – Le Bristol France, France
- Nguyen Van Tri – BB Sapa Resort & Spa, Vietnam
- Tran Thanh Hai – Victoria Phan Thiet Beach Resort & Spa, Vietnam
- Nader Halim – The WB Abu Dhabi, Curio Collection by Hilton, UAE
- Natalia Chantzi – Avaton Luxury Villas Resort – Relais & Châteaux, Greece
- Nayan Seth – Taj Palace, New Delhi, India
- Nicholas Russell – Balbirnie House, UK
- Nicolas Ilickovic – Amanpuri, Thailand
- Nizar Weshah – Grand Hyatt Al Khobar Hotel and Residences, Saudi Arabia
- Olivier Arthur de Kermel – STORY Rabat, Morocco
- Olivier Gibaud – Twinpalms MontAzure, Thailand
- Orhun Denizoglu – JW Marriott Marquis City Center Doha, Qatar
- Paola Petrilli – Al Palazzo del Marchese di Camugliano, Italy
- Peter Draminsky – Four Seasons Hotel Singapore, Singapore
- Pierre-Henri Bovsovers – W Verbier, Switzerland
- Putu Eka Richnawan – Maha Hills Resort, Indonesia
- Reto Nigg – Fairmont Century Plaza, USA
- Richard Schiller – Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences, Saudi Arabia
- Robert Stojko – Radisson Collection Hotel, Old Mill Belgrade, Serbia
- Roberto Garcia Gonzalez – Castilla Termal, hotels chain, Spain
- Rutger Verschuren – Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau, China
- Saad Khayat – Makkah Hotel and Towers, Saudi Arabia
- Sajid Ali Khan – Tang Palace Hotel, Ghana
- Savio Fernandes – Address Montgomerie, UAE
- Sean Hall – Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel, South Africa
- Stephane Duchenne – Constance Ephelia, Seychelles
- Susan Anthony – Amari Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Taieb TJ Joulak – Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi, Maldives
- Tania Leal Rodrigues – Sheraton Cascais Resort, Portugal
- Tiago Moraes Sarmento – Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, South Africa
- Trey Matheu – Falling Rock at Nemacolin, USA
- Umut Terzi – Divan istanbul, Turkey
- Urs Solenthaler – The Regency Hotel Kuwait, Kuwait
- Vernon Johnson – The Cliff Hotel, Jamaica
- Vo Thi Thien Huong – The Odys Boutique Hotel, Vietnam
- Wassim Daageh – W Doha Residences & Suites, Qatar
- Wayne Fisher – Cradle Boutique Hotel & Nature Reserve, South Africa
- Yuji Tanaka – The Ritz Carlton Tokyo, Japan
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