Hotel concierge association Les Clefs d’Or has elected its new executive committee for 2021 to 2024. The election ceremony took place in Mandarin Oriental Jumeira.
The new members were chosen for their “resilience, passion and commitment to their hotels, team members and to the profession”.
Abey Sam was re-elected as president. He said: “It is the most unusual times for the association. However, the professionalism every member has shown only comes with dedication and passion for the keys everyone wears on their lapel. The committee elected is the torch bearer to continue the success story for the next three years.”
The newly-elected executive committee is:
- Abey Sam – National President, JW Marriott Marquis Dubai;
- Oussama Itani – 1st Vice President, Kempinski, Mall of the Emirates
- Marie Ela Lanzanas– 2nd Vice President, Fairmont Dubai
- Mahesh Brid – 3rd Vice President, Towers Rotana
- Cleatus George – General Secretary, W Abu Dhabi Yas Island
- Sahadab Padinhar – Treasurer , Grosvenor House, Dubai
- Stephen Simiyu – Area coordinator Jumeirah 1, Fairmont The Palm
- Magdi Oweida – Area coordinator Sheikh Zayed Road, The St Regis Dubai ,The Palm
- Sahan Sameera -Area coordinator Bur Dubai, Raffles Dubai and
- Hisny Hassan – Area coordinator Abu Dhabi, Radisson Blu Yas Island.
Les Clefs d’Or has 4,000 members in over 80 countries and 530 destinations. Members have golden crossed keys on their lapels. The members are globally connected, committed to professional development and driven to setting new standards for guest service perfection.