The Young Hotelier of the Year Award went to IUBH Alumnus Moritz Frings this year

The Young Hotelier of the Year Award of the 15th Hotelier Middle East Awards went to IUBH Alumnus Moritz Frings this year. After completing his Bachelor in International Hospitality Management at IUBH, he gained experiences at different high-class Hotels, including Hilton, Marriott, and Hyatt. Now, he's working as Director of Sales & Marketing in the Grand Hyatt Dubai.

"I've always been empowered throughout my career. That's why I'm here today"

Frings won the Young Hotelier of the Year Award because of his record-breaking years leading the leisure team of his hotel. The growth of his team was always his focus, so he always provided guidance and expertise. The jury noticed his creativity and outside the box thinking as his key to success and was impressed by how he challenges, motivate and empowers his team.

Frings said: "I've always been empowered throughout my career. That's why I'm here today. The key is always to continue learning and to continue to better myself. And that does not only mean to learn from my leaders but also to learn from my team, which is what I do daily. I listen to what they have to say, and I try to empower them to become young leaders.”

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The Young Hotelier of the Year Award went to IUBH Alumnus Moritz Frings this year

The Hotelier Middle East Awards

"I've always been empowered throughout my career. That's why I'm here today"