YWorld GM AwardsWinner · 2026
YOGENDRAN DEVARAJAN
GENERAL MANAGER, ELALA SDN BHD
Winning category: Highly Experienced General Manager
ELALA SDN BHD is a retail company based in Malaysia, specializing in innovative travel solutions. The organization provides a range of stylish rideable luggage and scooters and is recognized as the winner in the Highly Experienced General Manager category at the World GM Awards.
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Paul Kavanagh
General Manager, The Wheatbaker Hotel
Winning category: Best Hospitality Leader in Nigeria
The Wheatbaker Hotel is a luxury boutique hotel located in Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria, specializing in premium accommodations and exceptional hospitality services. The hotel is recognized as the winner in the Best Hospitality Leader in Nigeria category at the World GM Awards.
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Zayana Anis
General Manager, The Residence Douz By
Winning category: Best General Manager in Tunisia
The Residence Douz is a hotel and resort located in Tunisia, part of the Cenizaro Hotels & Resorts collection. The organization provides enriching guest experiences and heartfelt hospitality and is recognized as the winner in the Best General Manager category at the World GM Awards.
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Mark Broodeyk
General manager, Lion Sands
Winning category: Best Emerging General Manager in South Africa
Lion Sands is a luxury hotel and resort located in South Africa, specializing in safari experiences within the Sabi Sand Nature Reserve and Kruger National Park. The organization is recognized as the winner in the Best Emerging General Manager category at the World GM Awards.
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Charl Schoeman
GENERAL MANAGER, ASARA WINE ESTATE AND HOTEL
Winning category: Best Emerging General Manager
Asara Wine Estate and Hotel is a luxury hotel and wine estate located in Stellenbosch, South Africa. The estate offers premium wines and exceptional hospitality, recognized in the World GM Awards for Best Emerging General Manager.
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Gafar Perk
General Manager, Arkoz Gazbeton A.Ş
Winning category: Best Emerging General Manager
Arkoz Gazbeton A.Ş is a manufacturing company based in Turkey, specializing in the production of high-quality gas concrete products. The organization is recognized as the winner in the Best Emerging General Manager category at the World GM Awards.
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Dr. Mahdi Haddadi
CMO & Head of BD, xChief
Winning category: Best Business Excellence General Manager
xChief is a brokerage based in the United Arab Emirates, specializing in online trading of financial derivatives. The organization provides access to a wide range of trading instruments and is recognized as the winner in the Best Business Excellence General Manager category at the World GM Awards.
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Borislava Stefanova Lipiyska
Chief Executive officer, Ethno village Dolene
Winning category: Best Innovative General Manager - Travel & Toursim
Ethno Village Dolene is a unique travel destination in Bulgaria, offering immersive cultural experiences and traditional Bulgarian cuisine. The village has been recognized as the winner in the Best Innovative General Manager - Travel & Tourism category at the World GM Awards.
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Janelle Corrigan
Office Administrator, Cheval Maison Expo City
Winning category: Best Emerging General Manager - Hospitality
Cheval Maison Expo City is a luxury hospitality establishment located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The organization offers premium serviced apartments and is recognized in the World GM Awards for Best Emerging General Manager - Hospitality.
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Omar Bouchaar
General Manager & Hospitality Executive Consultant, Wyndham Garden Brooklyn Hotel NYC & Fushimi Group Restaurants
Winning category: Best Service Excellence General Manager in United States
Wyndham Garden Brooklyn Hotel NYC is an eco-friendly hotel located in Brooklyn, United States, specializing in comfortable accommodations and convenient access to New York City attractions. The hotel is recognized as the winner in the Best Service Excellence General Manager category at the World GM Awards.
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Tamar Maziashvili
General Manager, hotel- Best Western Premier Batumi
Winning category: Best Emerging General Manager in Georgia
Best Western Premier Batumi is a hotel located in Batumi, Georgia, operating in the hospitality industry. The hotel offers modern accommodations, a restaurant, and a spa, and is recognized in the World GM Awards for Best Emerging General Manager in Georgia.
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Ines Bonito Ladislau
General Manager, Convent Square Hotel
Winning category: Best Young General Manager
Convent Square Hotel is a luxury hotel located in Lisbon, Portugal, operating in the hospitality industry. The hotel offers a unique blend of historical charm and modern amenities and is recognized in the World GM Awards for Best Young General Manager.
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Manuela Pais
General Manager, Boricas Hotel Art & Spa
Winning category: Best Emerging General Manager in Portugal
Boricas Hotel Art & Spa is a luxury hotel located in Portugal, specializing in hospitality and wellness services. The establishment is recognized as the winner in the Best Emerging General Manager in Portugal category at the World GM Awards.
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Cesare
Hotel Manager, Mansi
Winning category: Most Promising General Manager
Mansi is a General Manager based in Italy, specializing in the hospitality industry. The organization operates a collection of creative hotels and restaurants across Europe and is recognized as the winner in the Most Promising General Manager category at the World GM Awards.
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Mohamad Negro
Cluster Marketing Manager, Crowne Plaza Dubai Jumeirah & Crowne Plaza Dubai Deira
Winning category: Highly Successful General Manager - Hospitality
Crowne Plaza Dubai Jumeirah & Crowne Plaza Dubai Deira are hotels located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, specializing in hospitality services. The organization is recognized as the winner in the Highly Successful General Manager - Hospitality category at the World GM Awards.
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Florian Niessing
Resort Manager, Naama Beach Villas & Spa
Winning category: Best Emerging General Manager - Hospitality
Naama Beach Villas & Spa is a luxury resort located in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. The resort features 44 private villas, each with its own pool, and is recognized in the World GM Awards for Best Emerging General Manager - Hospitality.
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Mohammed Iqbal
General Manager, Khalidia Palace Hotel Dubai L.L.C
Winning category: Highly Experienced General Manager - Hospitality
Khalidia Palace Hotel Dubai L.L.C is a five-star hotel located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, operating in the hospitality industry. The hotel provides luxurious accommodations, dining experiences, and event spaces, and is recognized as the winner in the Highly Experienced General Manager - Hospitality category at the World GM Awards.
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Mario Paglia
Cluster General Manager, Aethos Hotels
Winning category: Best Emerging General Manager - Hospitality
Aethos Hotels is a collection of luxury hotels and members' clubs based in Italy, specializing in wellness and community experiences. The organization is recognized as the winner in the Best Emerging General Manager - Hospitality category at the World GM Awards.
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Sailesh Malhotra
General Manager, Geidea Payments
Winning category: Most Promising General Manager - Finance
Geidea Payments is a payment solutions provider based in the United Arab Emirates, specializing in integrated payment and business management solutions. The organization is recognized as the winner in the Most Promising General Manager - Finance category at the World GM Awards.
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Ryan Duffy
General Manager, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay High
Winning category: Best Young General Manager - Food & Beverages
Restaurant Gordon Ramsay is a Michelin-starred restaurant located in London, UK, known for its exquisite fine dining experience. The establishment is recognized in the World GM Awards for Best Young General Manager - Food & Beverages.
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