HOTEL GENERAL MANAGERS
In the ever-evolving world of luxury hospitality, standing out requires more than just a name. It demands leadership, vision, and an unshakeable commitment to excellence. With immense pride and enthusiasm, we present a special showcase: the TOP 100 Hotel General Managers 2024, curated by the Luxury Lifestyle Awards. This prestigious list is more than a collection of names; it is a celebration of the pinnacle of leadership and dedication within the luxury hospitality industry.
Each name on this list represents a remarkable journey of commitment and excellence. These leaders, at the helm of the world's most luxurious hotels, epitomize professional achievement in their field. Their roles extend beyond the operational management of these establishments; they are the curators of exceptional experiences, architects of unforgettable memories, and standard-bearers of unmatched service and luxury.
Their innovative approaches, dedication to service excellence, and inspiring leadership styles place their hotels on the global luxury map. From the grandeur of metropolitan skyscrapers to the serene elegance of secluded resorts, these general managers have mastered the art of hospitality, setting new industry benchmarks.
The TOP 100 Hotel General Managers of the World by the Luxury Lifestyle Awards not only acknowledge these individuals' extraordinary achievements but also serve as a source of inspiration for emerging talent in the hospitality sector. As the luxury hospitality landscape continues to evolve and expand, these leaders guide the way forward, pioneering new trends and setting higher standards.
This list, therefore, is not just about recognizing achievement; it is about celebrating the spirit that propels the luxury hospitality industry forward – a spirit of excellence, innovation, and a steadfast dedication to providing the best experiences to guests from all corners of the globe.
THE SELECTION PROCESS
HOW WE CHOOSE THE BEST
RESEARCH METHOD
Luxury Lifestyle Awards research professionals select the best hotel general managers in an online desk market research by using publicly available data to ensure maximum transparency and credibility. We use factual information, referrals, recommendations and all materials available in the public domain.
ONLINE DATABASES & MARKET DATA
COMPANY DATA THE PRESS
SOURCES OF THE RESEARCH
INDUSTRY EXPERTS
BLOGS, FORUMS, COMMENTS
SOCIAL PLATFORMS
TRADE ASSOCIATIONS
MARKET RESEARCH REPORTS
SELECTION CRITERIA
Research teams at Luxury Lifestyle Awards use industry-specific criteria to identify the best hotel general managers. We focus on attributes such as leadership excellence, reputation, business performance, achievements, and the overall quality of the guest experience to ensure a comprehensive evaluation.
LEADERSHIP
Assessment of effective team leadership, resource management, and fostering positive work environments.
EMPLOYEE
Review of retention rates, staff feedback, and initiatives promoting a supportive workplace culture.
Recognition of industry awards and achievements reflecting leadership and innovation.
Assessment of career trajectory, impact on hotel brand, and influence within the hospitality industry.
PEER
Insights from interviews and recommendations from industry peers and experts.
Consideration of guest feedback and ratings to gauge overall satisfaction and guest experience impact.
Evaluation of contributions to local communities, industry associations, and reputation among peers.
Demonstration of innovative practices, sustainability initiatives, and successful adaptation to industry trends.
Evaluation based on profitability, occupancy rates, and guest satisfaction scores.
GLOBAL LEADERS IN HOSPITALITY
MEET THE TOP 100 HOTEL GENERAL MANAGERS
TOP 100 WINNERS
AAgus MontigoWirawanResorts Seminyak Indonesia www.seminyak.montigoresorts.com
Ahmed Ereiba Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah Saudi Arabia www.sofitel.accor.com
Ahmed Raza Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel Nigeria www.radissonhotels.com
Alejandro Rodriguez Granda Hotel Hacienda De Abajo Spain www.hotelhaciendadeabajo.com
Alexander Traeger SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton Maldives www.hilton.com
Amer Barakat Golf Beach Resort Egypt www.golfbeachresort.com
Amro SwissotelNagah Al Murooj Dubai UAE www.swissotel.com
András Bíró Capitol Kempinski Singapore www.kempinski.com
André Cheminade Hôtel des HorlogersSwitzerland www.hoteldeshorlogers.com
Anwar WyndhamHajjarGrand Manama Bahrain www.wyndhamgrandmanama.com
Arijitt Ghosh PARKROYAL Suites Bangkok Thailand www.panpacific.com
BBjoern Wild Barefoot Hotel Majorca Spain www.arcona.de
Boris Braun Hotel Am Konzerthaus Austria www.all.accor.com
CCameron Mcneillie Dorothea Hotel Hungary www.marriott.com
Carsten Wiegandt Kempinski Hotel & Residences Muscat Oman www.kempinski.com
Cavaliere Giovanni Viterale Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa Singapore www.all.accor.com
Chantel Moore Conrad Bahrain Financial Harbour Bahrain www.hilton.com
Christian El Khoury The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre UAE www.ritzcarlton.com
Christian Goller Santre Dolomythic Home Italy www.santre.it
Christine Devers W New York - Times Square USA www.marriott.com
Christopher Baker OBLU Xprience Ailafushi Maldives www.coloursofoblu.com
Cory Amman Lake Placid Lodge USA www.opalcollection.com
Cristina Zucchi VISTA Palazzo Lago di Como (LARIO HOTELS) Italy www.vistalagodicomo.com
TOP 100 WINNERS
DDamian Tan
PARKROYAL on Beach Road Singapore www.panpacific.com
Damir Kartel
Movenpick Hotel & Apartments Bur Dubai and Movenpick Hotel Apartments Al Mamzar Dubai UAE www.movenpickburdubai.com
Daniele D’alo’ Andilana Beach Resort Madagascar www.andilanaresort.com
Darren Ware
Carlton Hotel Singapore Singapore www.carltonhotel.sg
David Kianni
Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo Panama Panama www.sofitel-legend-panama.com
David Sude
QT Sydney Australia www.qthotels.com
EEdouard Lallemand
Premier Village Da Nang Resort Vietnam www.premier-village-danang.com
Evgenia Naimat AL Nakhla UAE www.alnakhla.sa
FFerran Brufau
Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence Diplomatic Quarter Saudi Arabia www.radissonhotels.com
Firas Sharrouf
Fairmont Bab Al Bahr UAE www.fairmont.com
Francisco Jose Mora Oria Palacio de los Duques & Hotel Fénix Spain www.melia.com
GGiacinto Marchionna Palazzo Gattini Luxury Hotel Italy www.palazzogattini.it
Goran Stojkovic
Renaissance Business Bay Hotel, Dubai UAE www.marriott.com
Greg Williams The Sanchaya Indonesia www.thesanchaya.com
Guy Hilton The Waldorf Hilton, London UK www.hilton.com
HHans Schiller
Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences Saudi Arabia www.hilton.com
Hassen Jouhri TUI BLUE Medina Gardens Morocco www.tui-blue.com
Hussain Rauf
Elaf Al Taqwa Hotel Saudi Arabia www.elafhotels.com
IIan Barrow
DoubleTree by Hilton Putrajaya Lakeside Malaysia www.hilton.com
Idriss Saoudi Sofitel Tamuda Bay Beach and Spa Morocco www.sofitel-tamudabay.com
TOP 100 WINNERS
JJan Kroeckel Peppers Seminyak Bali Indonesia www.peppersseminyak.com
Jean Philippe Lovotti Caravelle Saigon Hotel Vietnam www.caravellehotel.com
John Gomes The Georges USA www.thegeorges.com
John T. G. Nielsen Fivelements Indonesia www.fivelementsbali.com
Jordi Caralt Coloma Gran Hotel Ingles Spain www.granhotelingles.com
Joseph Della Gatta Radisson Blu Resort Maldives Maldives www.radissonhotels.com
Juan Carlos Reina Dukes The Palm Hotel UAE www.barcelo.com
Juliana S. Salla-Bruines JW Marriott Muscat Oman www.marriott.com
Justin Swart Cora Cora Maldives Maldives www.coracoraresorts.com
KKai Winkler Fairmont St Andrews Scotland www.fairmont.com
Karen Nedergaard Svendsen Andersen Boutique Hotel Absalon Hotel Denmark www.andersen-hotel.dk
Kieran Quinn
Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel UK www.kimptoncharlottesquare.com
Konstantinos Tzikopoulos Miraggio Thermal Spa Resort Greece www.miraggio.gr
Kung Teong Wah PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering, Singapore Singapore www.panpacific.com
LLynn Brutman Four Seasons Park Lane UK www.fourseasons.com
MMae Ng Fraser Suites Singapore Singapore www.frasershospitality.com
Martin Hurley Lancaster Bangkok Thailand www.lancasterbangkok.com
Matthias Timmermann Kurhotel Skodsborg Denmark www.skodsborg.dk
Mazen Allam Ritz Carlton Riyadh Saudi Arabia www.ritzcarlton.com
Melvin Lim Pan Pacific Singapore Singapore www.panpacific.com
Michael Hanratty G Hotel Gurney Malaysia www.gurney.ghotel.com.my
Monika Pal
The Wakaya Club & Spa Fiji www.wakayaresort.com
TOP 100 WINNERS
NNagma Walker Azura Bermuda Bermuda www.azurabermuda.com
Nathapong Laorvong SO/ Bangkok Thailand www.so-hotels.com
Nazaret Carbonari Waldorf Astoria Cancun Mexico www.hilton.com
Nick Roucos Bomporto Hotels Portugal www.bomportohotels.com
Nicolas Pesty
Sofitel Le Scribe Paris Opéra France www.sofitel-le-scribe-paris-opera.com
Noel Cameron Huvafen Fushi Maldives Maldives www.huvafenfushi.com
OOlivier de Kermel STORY Rabat Morocco www.story-rabat.com
Omar Bouchaar
Wyndham Garden Brooklyn Sunset Park USA www.wyndhambrooklyn.com
PPedro Santos
Summum Boutique Hotel, Member of Meliá Collection Spain www.melia.com
Pierre-Henri Bovsovers W Verbier Switzerland www.marriott.com
RRabih Beaino
InterContinental Riyadh Saudi Arabia www.ihg.com
Raj Jadhav
Radisson Blu Resort, Bali Uluwatu Indonesia www.radissonhotels.com
Rami Al Jabari
Element West Bay Doha Element City Center Doha Qatar www.marriott.com www.marriott.com
Rohan Poyrekar Hilton London Hyde Park UK www.hilton.com
Ross Stevenson Cap Maison Resort, St Lucia St Lucia www.capmaison.com
Ryan Gauci Hilton Prague Czech Republic www.hilton.com
SSaad Khayat
Makkah Hotel and Towers Saudi Arabia www.makkah-hnt.com
Sabine Adolphy
Royalton Saint Lucia Hideaway Saint Lucia Saint Lucia www.royaltonresorts.com www.royaltonresorts.com
Salah Al Mamari
Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Sohar Oman www.radissonhotels.com
Saleh Bataineh Waldorf Astoria Kuwait Kuwait www.hilton.com
TOP 100 WINNERS
Seamus Coen Rusacks St Andrews UK www.marineandlawn.com
Shaun Wheeler
Radisson Blu Mosi-Oa-Tunya, Livingstone Resort Zambia www.radissonhotels.com
Sonal SarovarSajwanHotels & Resorts India www.sarovarhotels.com
Stefan Fuchs
InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa UAE www.ihg.com
Subash Gadtaula
Best Western Premier Sonasea Phu Quoc Vietnam www.bwpremier-sonaseaphuquoc.com
Summer Cho
The Ritz-Carlton, Chengdu China www.ritzcarlton.com
TTaieb Joulak
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Maldives www.waldorfastoriamaldives.com
Tamer Khedr
Emaar Hotels in Egypt Egypt www.emaarhospitality.com
Thomas Schmitt-Glaeser
The Sukhothai Shanghai China www.shanghai.sukhothai.com
Tim McGregor Spindrift Inn USA www.spindriftinn.com
Tomas Gregor One Eleven Resorts Indonesia www.111resorts.com
VValentin Brietz Hôtel Monsieur George France www.monsieurgeorge.com
Victor Cópio Troia Design Hotel Portugal www.troiadesignhotel.com
Vipin Khattar The St. Regis Downtown Dubai UAE www.marriott.com
YYazid Mustaffa Opero Hotel Southkey Malaysia www.operohotel.com
