By Muhammad Rafiq
DUBAI: Premier Inn Middle East has celebrated its most profitable year in history during the 2024 Moon & Stars Awards held at the esteemed Emirates Aviation College in Dubai.
The event served as a platform to honour the exceptional accomplishments and invaluable contributions of nearly 40 individuals and teams from the company’s regional hub and its 11 hotels across the UAE and Qatar. Each awardee was recognised for their outstanding dedication and significant impact on the business and brand within the region.
Simon Leigh, Managing Director, Premier Inn Middle East, said: “The past 12 months have been our most successful in Premier Inn MENA’s history. We have traded brilliantly and outperformed our competitors in all markets: Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha, resulting in significant growth of our market share. Furthermore, we generated 1.7 million guest nights, a 13% surge compared to the previous year, and received our highest-ever customer satisfaction ratings with all 11 hotels ranking in the top 10% of 3-star listings on TripAdvisor.
“Our team members deserve all the credit – they serve as the backbone of our business and are the driving force behind our ongoing success. We are massively proud to acknowledge their achievements and unwavering dedication at our annual Moon & Stars Awards. Premier Inn will remain committed to investing in the business and team, eagerly anticipating another smashing year ahead as we embark on a new and exciting phase in our growth.”
Over the last year, Premier Inn has received significant recognition through 10 prestigious awards and influential power lists acknowledgements. The company officially launched its Force for Good sustainability programme with a series of informative hotel roadshows and successfully navigated its way amidst the bustling winter season with COP28, the AFC Asian Cup and its largest-ever brand activation to date at Emirates Dubai 7s.
Premier Inn’s primary objectives for 2024 include expanding the brand into Saudi Arabia and increasing investments in new technology to enrich guest experiences and boost business performance. This includes the launch of its new room product in Dubai International Airport, the roll-out of the new Mr Toad’s Pub & Kitchen concept in Dubai Silicon Oasis, alongside intensifying efforts in sustainability initiatives.
A sustainable award trophy
In alignment with Premier Inn’s sustainability focus, the Moon & Stars award trophies have been crafted from recycled wood sourced from bed manufacturer Silentnight Arabia. Through meticulous craftsmanship, wooden beams were intricately cut to fashion trophies that not only exude style but also uphold sustainable principles.
List of Moon & Stars Awards 2024 AWARDWINNERHotel Team Member of the Year – Abu Dhabi Capital CentreKamran Khan Raja Hotel Team Member of the Year – Abu Dhabi International AirportSamuel YahiaHotel Team Member of the Year – Dubai International AirportRaj Khem Adhikari Hotel Team Member of the Year – Dubai Al JaddafMoorthy Chithirai Hotel Team Member of the Year – Dubai Investments ParkMoataz Alaaelddin Hotel Team Member of the Year – Dubai Silicon OasisKrian Marie Sison Hotel Team Member of the Year – Ibn Battuta MallJay-ar Jamil Hotel Team Member of the Year – Dubai Dragon MartZahira Boukhiris Hotel Team Member of the Year – Dubai Barsha HeightsMenna Salim Hotel Team Member of the Year – Doha Education CityRakesh Kesavan Hotel Team Member of the Year – Doha AirportAkshay Kumar Team Member of the Year – Emirates Leisure Retail Food & Beverage Outlets – Abu Dhabi Capital CentreChazel Mae Makiputin Team Member of the Year – Emirates Leisure Retail Food & Beverage Outlets – Abu Dhabi International AirportFelix Jr. Arranguuez Team Member of the Year – Emirates Leisure Retail Food & Beverage Outlets – Dubai International AirportLouie Lucasan Team Member of the Year – Emirates Leisure Retail Food & Beverage Outlets – Dubai Al JaddafDebendra Rana Team Member of the Year – Emirates Leisure Retail Food & Beverage Outlets – Dubai Investments ParkGoldove Njuafac Team Member of the Year – Emirates Leisure Retail Food & Beverage Outlets – Dubai Silicon OasisSharmaine Balayo Team Member of the Year – HubRebecca Morgan- Ransom, Customer Success & Brand Marketing ManagerTeam Member of the Year – CommercialSaeed Mahmood, Sales Manager Team Member of the Year – Partnered ServicesRajinder Singh, Driver Dubai Al JaddafTeam Member of the Year – CostaDaphine Musiimenta – Dubai Investments Park Team Member of the Year – Hotel Support Role Kevin Tuazon – Dubai Al Jaddaf Team Member of the Year – EngineeringMohamed Mohaideen – Abu Dhabi International AirportTeam Member of the Year – Food & Beverage Louie Lucasan – Dubai International Airport Team Member of the Year – Housekeeping Madhu Tamang – Dubai Investments Park Team Member of the Year – Front of House Leila Yasin – Dubai Dragon Mart Head Of Department of the Year Abuthahir Basha – Dubai Silicon Oasis Operations Manager of the Year Mohamed Ashraf – Ibn Battuta Mall Special Recognition Award Essam Abdelrady – Security Dubai Dragon Mart Rooms Master Award Sanjib Rajbanshi – Abu Dhabi Capital Centre Guest Ambassador Award Rahul Yadav – Dubai Investments Park Sustainability Champion Award Mohamed Abu Halith – Abu Dhabi International AirportOutstanding Achievement Award Dilshan Madhusanka – Dubai International AirportTeam of the Year – Hub Commercial TeamTeam of the Year – Food & Beverage Premier Inn Dubai Barsha Heights Team of the Year – Engineering Premier Inn Dubai Silicon Oasis Team of the Year – Front of House Premier Inn Dubai Dragon Mart Team of the Year – Housekeeping Premier Inn Abu Dhabi International Airport Hotel of the YearPremier Inn Dubai Barsha Heights
At Premier Inn, guests can rest easy at 11 hotels throughout Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha.
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