HMH Managed Properties Sweep Major Honors at the Hozpitality Group Awards 2026
Dubai, UAE – June 20th, 2026 – The commercial and culinary leadership of Hospitality Management Holding (HMH), a subsidiary of Manafa LLC, has been spectacularly validated following sweeping accolades at the ‘Middle East Chef Excellence Awards’, ‘F&B Excellence Awards’, and the ‘Leaders Powerlist 2026’ organized by the Hozpitality Group. This incredible achievement stands as a massive testament to the daily passion, unwavering dedication, and operational excellence that the talented teams across these HMH managed properties bring to the regional hospitality landscape.
At Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel, the group’s commitment to culinary innovation and elite guest service resulted in widespread industry recognition. Legendary milestones were achieved as Abdo Badra was named to the Chef Leader Powerlist and Michael Fernandes secured a well-deserved position on the F&B Leader Powerlist. Individual staff brilliance shone brightly with Chue Thinzar Khine winning Female Chef of the Year, Ganesh Man Shrestha taking home Kitchen Manager of the Year, and Belal Farhan Alsayed being named Butcher Chef of the Year. Furthermore, Sayed Kutubuddin was honored as Banquet Chef of the Year, Heina Tablate secured F&B Server of the Year, and Melynde Ernesto achieved Restaurant Manager of the Year. Crowning this incredible success, the hotel’s famous Dragon’s Place Restaurant was officially crowned the Best Dinner Venue of the Year.
Paralleling this exceptional success, the team at Coral Beach Resort Sharjah brought home a parallel set of major trophies, reinforcing the collective prowess of the group. Michael Fernandes and Abdo Badra doubled their elite recognition by appearing on the F&B Leader and Chef Leader Powerlists respectively for their cluster management roles. Additionally, Tsering Tamang won Promising Chef of the Year (Judges Choice), Mahesh Chathuranga Ranathunga was crowned Barista of the Year, and Chet Raj Chaudhary achieved Banquet Champion of the Year (Judges Choice). To wrap up this phenomenal evening of triumphs, the resort’s iconic Casa Samak Seafood Restaurant won the coveted Best Sunset Spot of the Year award, celebrated by all who adore its breathtaking seaside ambiance and unforgettable views.
About MANAFA LLC
Established in October 2003, MANAFA LLC is a holding company and investment house with a significant presence in the Middle East. Since its inception, the group has made a rapid expansion in the markets where it operates. MANAFA’s extraordinary vision, outstanding business acumen, and deep-rooted understanding of corporate ethos has contributed to its exceptional growth. The company’s diverse service offerings and progressive strategies has placed it among the highly trusted and eminent organizations within the region’s various industries including real estate, hospitality, integrated marketing services, Capital Markets, FX investment activities and Private Equity.
For more information about MANAFA LLC, please visit manafa.com
About HMH
Founded in 2003 in Dubai, HMH – Hospitality Management Holding is a fully integrated hotel management company that prides itself for being the largest operator in the dry sector within the region. HMH provides hotel owners and developers a broad spectrum of world-class management solutions with five distinct, yet complementary, hotel brands catering to varied market segments from luxury to lifestyle. These include Bahi Hotels & Resorts, Coral Hotels & Resorts, Corp Hotels, EWA Hotel Apartments and ECOS Hotels.
HMH’s strategic expansion in the Middle East and North Africa has been successful in unlocking a world of opportunities while creating value for its stakeholders, associates, staff members and customers. The existing portfolio is located in some of the most desirable destinations across the MENA region, with a pipeline of hotels under development to grow HMH’s regional footprint even further.
For more information about HMH, please visit hmhhotelgroup.com
