Rana Raheel Wins the Popular Choice Award for Front Office Person of the Year

Editor's Choice : 12 Dec 2022

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Gold award winner for front of house category

Rana Raheel, Head of Front Office Operations, C Central Resort The Palm Dubai, was presented with a Gold Award for the Front Office person of the year at the Middle East Excellence Awards gala ceremony hosted by the Hozpitality Group at the Arabian Ranches Golf Club.

After studying for an advanced diploma in Hospitality Management from COTHM Pakistan, affiliated with American Hotels & Lodging Association USA, and a Master in Economics from BZU Pakistan, Rana Raheel started his hospitality journey in 2013 with Marriott Hotels in Pakistan. Two years later, in 2015, he moved to the UAE and joined Gloria Hotels.

In 2017 Rana joined Mercure Barsha Heights, managed by Accor Hotels. His career progressed when he joined Central Hotels UAE in 2017 where he currently works as Head of Front Office Operations. C Central Hotel is a 5* Resort located in Palm Jumeirah Dubai.

Over the years, Rana has bagged numerous accolades.

Shining Star of the year 2015 (Marriott Hotels)
Employee of the Year 2017 (Accor Hotels)
Supervisor of the year 2018 (Accor Hotels)
Manager of the Quarter 2019 (Accor Hotels)
Head of Long Stay Operations 2021 (Central Hotels)
Excellence Award 2022, Gold Award Front Office (Hozpitality MEA)

Meeting people with different cultures/ languages/customers on a daily basis motivates Rana to stay rooted in the hospitality industry.

In 2023, it will be ten years for Rana in the hospitality industry, and he feels it was one of his best decisions to be a part of such a thriving industry.