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Grundfos Presents Chief engineer of the year

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The Hotel Engineering Person of the Year is a reliable colleague who is dedicated to maintaining hotel standards. Asset management
The person is responsible for energy, repair and maintenance costs. Engineering today needs to be environment friendly and a team player.

HARMAN Presents Procurement person of the year

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Meeting suppliers, coordinating deliveries and getting the best value for money all affect a hotel’s bottom line, making the Procurement Person of the Year a valuable hotel asset.

IDS NEXT Presents IT person of the year

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The IT Person of the Year co-ordinates front- and back-of-house IT systems, as well as manage guest demands. With technology taking the front seat, this is one of the most important jobs in a hotel.

Muslin Presents HR person of the year

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It is not only the guests who need taking care of. Ensuring employees are happy in their work-place goes a long way to ensuring guest satisfaction, which is why HR is such an important department.

Atmosphere Presents Housekeeper of the year

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Attention to details is paramount for a successful housekeeper, ensuring rooms are always ready for arrival and maintained to the standards that guests expect. The Housekeeper of the Year runs a tight shift but is respected by the team members for the ability to be an organized professional.

PHILIPS Presents Green Hotelier of the Year

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The Green Hotelier of the Year can come from any area of the hotel, provided they are committed to improving the sustainability of their property, and the awareness of ‘green’ issues among colleagues, guests and friends. Examples of green initiatives implemented at the property are welcome – particularly if they are able to demonstrate financial benefits as well as environmental benefits.

Moen Presents General Manager of the Year

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The General Manager is one of the most important people for a hotel. A hotel manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of a hotel and its staff. They have commercial accountability for budgeting and financial management, planning, organising and directing all hotel services, including front-of-house (reception, concierge, reservations), food and beverage operations and housekeeping. In larger hotels, managers often have a specific remit (guest services, accounting, marketing) and make up a general management team.